Is anyone familiar with Lyndon on the east side of Louisville? (Jeffersontown: real estate, apartments)

[gimme it]

Can you share your thoughts and describe it for me? The schools look very good.

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by gimme it

Can you share your thoughts and describe it for me? The schools look very good.

Lyndon is your typical middle class suburban area. There are many nice homes built in the last 60 years, and even some newer ones, and none of them seem to be overpriced like some of the newest suburbs and places like Oldham Co. One area where my knowledge is really lacking is how schools are divided, but Lyndon is in Jefferson County, which as you know is now merged with the city of Louisville. Lyndon is close to major shopping in St Matthews: Mall St Matthews and Oxmoor. It is a great place for families, 100% safe, the kind of place where you can keep your door unlocked. Lyndon also has close proximity to other suburbs. The more I hear your interests, the more I would really recommend at least driving around most the major roads in the area bounded by I-264 on the west, I-64 on the south, I-265 on the east, and I-71 on the north. There is new construction throughout this area, but most of it is not as high priced as the areas beyond I-265 heading into Oldham County. As a general rule, the further south in this area you go, the more affordable the homes. The area south of I-64 near Hurstbourne would also be an option, and this area has a bit more of a cookie cutter "any suburb USA" look. Not a bad thing, because it is certainly nice around there (as you head into Jeffersontown).

At the same time, I am sure you will already be exploring the Highlands extensively. Real estate is all about location, and the homes may be more, but it is worth it to live there. The area around Trevillian Way east of Newburg road sounds ideal for you. Also, many people love an area called Seneca Gardens which is near the intersection of Taylorsville Road and Bardstown Road, right behind a Jewish synagogue.

[gimme it]

Thanks for the good info, Stx. I have so much to see, don't I? I am definitely interested in checking out St. Matthews too. I was surprised to see that it actually had some affordable houses. We definitely want to avoid anything new or cookie cutterish. Oh well, we shall see...

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by gimme it

Thanks for the good info, Stx. I have so much to see, don't I? I am definitely interested in checking out St. Matthews too. I was surprised to see that it actually had some affordable houses. We definitely want to avoid anything new or cookie cutterish. Oh well, we shall see...

I forgot to mention that you must check out Audubon Park (and its main road Audubon Parkway) after you visit the Highlands. Its a wonderfully maintened area with a golf course that feels like an old 1930's suburb right in the middle of town. The houses are affordable (mostly under 300k) but give you a lot of square footage with big yards and unprecedented curb appeal.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park,_Kentucky

[Peter1948]

Found this on a local food website and thought it was worth reposting here, it is from a resident of the new "model town" called Norton Commons.


First to those who expressed: "That's why it reminds me of EPCOT. All looks...not much heart and soul." You are soooooo wrong. We have something that is very special to Norton Commons- A strong sense of Community! I've NEVER lived anywhere where people care so much about each other. I know and care about my neighbors throughout our Community.

I posted the following elsewhere on this site in regards to the Norton Commons opening of Gelato Gilberto... I invite anyone who wants to learn more to stop by, walk the streets, drive down the alleys, and even check out our community garden. We spend many a weekday sunset and quiet weekends with our friends and neighbors in our community garden. In fact email me and I'll take you for a personal tour.

As I noted below we are from broad diverse backgrounds of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, but as I said there is one thing we all have in common- The sense of Community that is Norton Commons! It is amazing how we have come together as a community!

Imagine this- All you see now is a shell of what will be over the next 10 to 15 years.

Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject: We are excited to live in Norton Commons and be a part of it!

You asked me "What is your relationship to Karems and Gelato Gilberto." Purely a patron. We live in Norton Commons and it is exciting to see the growth in our business district. We live about a block from the business area so it is very close to home.

Some try to compare Norton Commons to the Highlands or other old Louisville areas. They obviously have not driven into the area, although at 1st glance it may not be obvious.

On the commercial side- Saratoga is open in our live works area now and features many beautiful home accessories and very special hand made jewelry. Goldberg and Simpson will move and open their new law offices shortly in their beautiful 30,000 square foot building. That will be followed by an old time fire station and then the 100,000 square foot Klienert and Kutz medical specialist Building. Rumor has it that we may be getting a new Catholic School and Church too!

On the food side- I've already mentioned Gelato Gilberto and Karem's Pub and Grill. An Asian Restaurant will open in the months ahead too, all of which are in our live works district where the owners can and do in many cases live above their business. Rumor has it that an Italian Restaurant is in the works too! So on the commercial side there is a lot going on now and many more announcements to come over the years ahead.

But it is the residents that make the community. There are homes and condos at every price point and apartments too. The community comes from very broad diverse backgrounds of all ages. There is a real sense of community not found anywhere else in Louisville... and it is for that reason that I am very excited to update this space as Norton Commons continues to develop over the next 10 to 15 years.

Spend "Sunset Thursday" at Karems and drive around and check out the area. Keep in mind that we are less than 4 percent complete and I think you will quickly understand my excitement!