Are Ranch homes all the rage in Louisville?

Ranch homes for sale Louisville ky

Much like spray cheese, Black Friday and a good ol’ cheeseburger, the ranch style home is unique to America, capturing the hearts of homeowners for years.  Ranch homes first came to existence in the 1920s but were coined “ramblers” at the time. By the 1950s, the ranch home swept the nation and was by far the most popular choice, albeit transforming overtime to several variations including the California, storybook, suburban, raised, and split-level ranch. There are plenty of neighborhoods who feature a large number of ranch homes for sale. If you’re trying to find a ranch home for  $500,000 and up, you’ll love neighborhoods like Norton Commons and Rock Springs. For ranches from 350-500k, Barbourmeade, Brownsboro Park, and Hurstbourne have lots of options.  Ranches in the 150k-350k price range are the hardest to find, most sought after homes.  Apple Valley, Ashbrooke, Austin Woods, Barbizon Place, Barbour Manor, Beechwood Village, Bellemeade, Breckenridge Estates, Broadfields, Brook Haven, Chenoweth Hills, Creekview, Crystal Lake, Douglass Hills, Four Seasons, Friendly Hills, Germantown, Graymoor Devondale, Heritage Creek, Highgate Springs, Hurstbourne, Idlewood, Lakeview Estates, Meadow Vale, Midlane Park, Plantation, Prairie Village, Schnitzelburg, Spring Falls, St. Regis Park, Timothy Hills, Treasure Island, Windsor Forest, Windy Hills, and Woodlawn Park account for hundreds upon hundreds of the ranch homes sold in Louisville.

Homeowners often seek the ability to customize and put their own flare on a home.  While ranch homes provide this opportunity at almost every turn, they also have some defining features that set them apart from other homes.  When touring a ranch home, you can expect to see large windows, sliding glass doors (let all the light in!), an attached garage, low-pitch rooflines, a back patio, and a plethora of exterior materials including but not limited to brick, stone, stucco and wood siding.  On the inside you’ll find bedrooms separated from the living area, single-story living often in an “L’ or “U” shape, and the ever-so-popular open concept living, dining and kitchen area. Depending on the area of the nation, you’ll also often find ranches with a full basement, opening up the potential to double your square footage.    

There is a major draw towards the ranch style in Louisville. The main reason is no stairs. You’ll hear the term “one level living” as you search for homes. (Hopefully your realtor is doing most of the looking for you!) One level living is great If you need your bedroom, kitchen, living area and kitchen in one place. Not having stairs is also safer for friends, family, and pets. Since there’s no second story, ranches are easy to escape from if there is an emergency and maintain without a giant ladder.

Through recent decades, ranch and two-story homes have fought over the number one spot in popular home choice.   While this battle will likely continue, there is no denying that the classic style of a ranch home (with its numerous customization options) and its sprawling layout will keep homeowners coming back for more.  

Trying to find a Ranch Home in Louisville, check out the current homes for sale below. 

 

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3
Beds
2
Baths
2,494
Sq.Ft.
1974
Year Built
1
Day on Site
1656733
MLS
$294,950
Neighborhood: The Bungalows
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,280
Sq.Ft.
2024
Year Built
1
Day on Site
1656739
MLS
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,800
Sq.Ft.
1974
Year Built
1
Day on Site
1656751
MLS
$510,000
Neighborhood: Orphan Lane Acres
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,691
Sq.Ft.
1976
Year Built
1
Day on Site
1656755
MLS
$449,000
Neighborhood: Top Flight Landings
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,070
Sq.Ft.
2017
Year Built
1
Day on Site
1656758
MLS
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,392
Sq.Ft.
1956
Year Built
1
Day on Site
1656760
MLS
$249,000
Neighborhood: Hi View
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,294
Sq.Ft.
9999
Year Built
2
Days on Site
1656709
MLS
$289,900
Neighborhood: Old South Plantation
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,276
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
3
Days on Site
1656690
MLS
$230,000
Neighborhood: Hensley Estates
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,158
Sq.Ft.
2012
Year Built
3
Days on Site
1656700
MLS
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,214
Sq.Ft.
1971
Year Built
3
Days on Site
1656701
MLS
$239,000
Neighborhood: Montclair
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,056
Sq.Ft.
2005
Year Built
4
Days on Site
1656575
MLS
$465,000
Neighborhood: Dove Fields
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,310
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
4
Days on Site
1653138
MLS
$455,000
Neighborhood: Heritage Hills
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,786
Sq.Ft.
1983
Year Built
4
Days on Site
1656617
MLS
$215,000
Neighborhood: Seneca Village
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq.Ft.
1956
Year Built
4
Days on Site
1656664
MLS
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,760
Sq.Ft.
1981
Year Built
5
Days on Site
1656485
MLS
$360,000
Neighborhood: Windy Hills
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,914
Sq.Ft.
1979
Year Built
5
Days on Site
1656486
MLS
$409,900
Neighborhood: Silverview Estates
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,026
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
5
Days on Site
1656524
MLS
$719,900
Neighborhood: Dove Point Estates
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,350
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
5
Days on Site
1656531
MLS
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,370
Sq.Ft.
1941
Year Built
5
Days on Site
1656541
MLS
$275,000
Neighborhood: Forest Ridge
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,209
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
5
Days on Site
1656551
MLS

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