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Louisville area · ZIP 40245

Eastwood and Lake Forest Are Louisville's Newest-Construction Corridor

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What are homes selling for in Eastwood and Lake Forest?

The median sale price in Eastwood and Lake Forest is $474,355, -3.3% year over year.

Median sale price
$474,355

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Year-over-year change
-3.3%

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Average days to contract
41 days

Source: GLAR published market statistics, cumulative days on market, trailing twelve months to September 2026.

Months of inventory
2.41

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Sold-to-list price
99.0%

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Active listings
137

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

Homes sold, last 12 months
683

Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11

What is for sale in Eastwood and Lake Forest right now?

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Who lives in Eastwood and Lake Forest?

Eastwood and Lake Forest has a population of 39,835, a median age of 40.8, and a median household income of $122,948.

Population
39,835
Median age
40.8
Median household income
$122,948

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, ZIP Code Tabulation Area.

How long does it take to sell a home in Eastwood and Lake Forest?

Homes in Eastwood and Lake Forest go under contract in an average of 41 days. Going under contract is only half the timeline; figure roughly 10 weeks in Eastwood and Lake Forest from listing to keys.

That is an average, so a handful of homes that sat for months pulls it upward. Most homes in Eastwood and Lake Forest go under contract faster than that figure suggests.

Across every price range on both sides of the river, closing takes about another month after the contract is signed — that interval is set by lender underwriting and title work, not by the neighborhood.

Are sellers getting their asking price in Eastwood and Lake Forest?

Homes in Eastwood and Lake Forest sell at 99.0% of list price.

Should I sell my home in Eastwood and Lake Forest now?

Yes — conditions in Eastwood and Lake Forest currently favor sellers. Homes in Eastwood and Lake Forest are selling at 99.0% of list price in an average of 41 days, with 2.41 months of inventory — under the six-month line that separates a seller's market from a buyer's. Call 859.684.9995 and Alexandria will price your home against what has actually closed nearby, not a website estimate.

Is now a good time to buy in Eastwood and Lake Forest?

Buyers have little leverage in Eastwood and Lake Forest right now — inventory is tight. Eastwood and Lake Forest have 2.41 months of inventory, with 137 active listings and 683 homes sold in the last twelve months.

Call 859.684.9995 and Alexandria will walk through what those numbers mean for your specific price range and timeline.

Where exactly are Eastwood and Lake Forest?

Eastwood and Lake Forest are the 40245 ZIP code in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

The 40245 ZIP covers far eastern Jefferson County — Eastwood, Lake Forest and the Beckley area — out toward the Shelby County line.

What are Eastwood and Lake Forest actually like?

This is Louisville's newest-construction corridor. Lake Forest is a large planned community with its own country club and golf course; the surrounding area continues to add subdivisions. It draws buyers who want new or nearly new homes and are willing to trade commute time for it.

What schools serve Eastwood and Lake Forest?

ZIP 40245 is primarily in Jefferson County with some portions in Shelby County, so the district depends on which side of the line a home sits. Jefferson County addresses are served by Jefferson County Public Schools, which uses a school-choice system rather than strict address-based zoning. Shelby County addresses are served by Shelby County Public Schools. Check the address before you assume.

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About this listing data

Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® MLS

Listing information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Data last updated .

Listings are shown courtesy of the listing brokerage named on each listing. Alexandria Grayson is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Five Star Properties.