Active
$260,000
1238 Lydia St, Louisville, KY 40217
Louisville, KY 40217
2 beds · 1 bath · 988 sq ft
MLS #1733215
Listed by simpler.realestate
Louisville area · ZIP 40217
Germantown and Schnitzelburg Are Two Neighborhood Names for One Louisville Market
What are homes selling for in Germantown and Schnitzelburg?
The median sale price in Germantown and Schnitzelburg is $255,000, +1.2% year over year.
- Median sale price
- $255,000
- Year-over-year change
- +1.2%
- Average days to contract
- 51 days
- Months of inventory
- 3.40
- Sold-to-list price
- 97.7%
- Active listings
- 57
- Homes sold, last 12 months
- 201
Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11
Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11
Source: GLAR published market statistics, cumulative days on market, trailing twelve months to September 2026.
Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11
Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11
Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11
Source: GLAR, closed residential, 2025-10-11 to 2026-10-11; computed 2026-10-11
The headline figures above cover ZIP 40217 only. Germantown itself reaches into 40204 as well, so measured by neighborhood rather than by ZIP: Germantown alone, 51 sales, an average 29 days to contract and a median of $269,500. Schnitzelburg alone, 39 sales, an average 30 days and a median of $275,000. One day and five thousand dollars apart — which is the whole argument for one page instead of two.
What is for sale in Germantown and Schnitzelburg right now?
Active
$225,000
971 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
Louisville, KY 40217
0 beds · 0 baths · 1,102 sq ft
MLS #1733245
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
Active
$265,000
557 E Barbee Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
Louisville, KY 40217
3 beds · 3 baths · 1,268 sq ft
MLS #1733264
Listed by Real Estate Go To
Active
$219,900
1034 Dixon Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
Louisville, KY 40217
2 beds · 1 bath · 809 sq ft
MLS #1733153
Listed by Renewed Vista, LLC
Active
$250,000
839 Mulberry St, Louisville, KY 40217
Louisville, KY 40217
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,440 sq ft
MLS #1733062
Listed by simpler.realestate
Active
$224,900
665 Lynn St, Louisville, KY 40217
Louisville, KY 40217
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,859 sq ft
MLS #1732959
Listed by simpler.realestate
Who lives in Germantown and Schnitzelburg?
Germantown and Schnitzelburg are neighborhoods, not ZIP codes, so the Census Bureau publishes no population or income figure for either one on its own. The closest available numbers are for the two ZIP codes they sit in. ZIP 40204: population 14,034, median age 39.0, median household income $71,116. ZIP 40217: population 11,663, median age 37.2, median household income $69,114. Both ZIPs extend well beyond these two neighborhoods, so treat these as context for the area rather than a profile of Germantown or Schnitzelburg.
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 Germantown and Schnitzelburg?
Homes in Germantown and Schnitzelburg go under contract in an average of 51 days. Going under contract is only half the timeline; figure roughly 11.5 weeks in Germantown and Schnitzelburg from listing to keys.
That is an average, so a handful of homes that sat for months pulls it upward. Most homes in Germantown and Schnitzelburg 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 Germantown and Schnitzelburg?
Homes in Germantown and Schnitzelburg sell at 97.7% of list price.
Should I sell my home in Germantown and Schnitzelburg now?
Yes — conditions in Germantown and Schnitzelburg currently favor sellers. Homes in Germantown and Schnitzelburg are selling at 97.7% of list price in an average of 51 days, with 3.40 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 Germantown and Schnitzelburg?
Buyers have little leverage in Germantown and Schnitzelburg right now — inventory is tight. Germantown and Schnitzelburg have 3.40 months of inventory, with 57 active listings and 201 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 Germantown and Schnitzelburg?
Germantown and Schnitzelburg are neighborhoods, not ZIP codes. Germantown spans 40204 and 40217; Schnitzelburg sits entirely within 40217.
Germantown and Schnitzelburg sit side by side in south-central Louisville, southeast of downtown. Germantown spans two ZIP codes, 40204 and 40217; Schnitzelburg sits entirely within 40217. Both are neighborhoods rather than ZIP codes or incorporated cities, which is why search sites describe their boundaries inconsistently.
What are Germantown and Schnitzelburg actually like?
These are two names for one housing market, and the numbers say so plainly: over the last twelve months Germantown's median sale price was $270,750 and Schnitzelburg's was $272,500, a gap of less than two thousand dollars. Average days to contract were 29 and 30. That is why they share a page here rather than being split in two.
Both were settled by German immigrants beginning in the mid-1800s, and the housing stock still shows it — narrow lots, and one of the largest collections of shotgun houses anywhere in the country. Schnitzelburg keeps the older civic traditions: the World Championship Dainty Contest has run on the last Monday in July since it was revived in 1971, organised now by the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council. Across both neighborhoods the commercial streets carry a long-standing corner-bar culture alongside newer restaurants.
What schools serve Germantown and Schnitzelburg?
Germantown and Schnitzelburg are in Jefferson County, served by Jefferson County Public Schools. JCPS uses a school-choice system rather than strict address-based zoning: your address identifies a school that serves it, and families apply during an annual window that also includes magnet and optional programs. Use the district's SchoolFinder to see the options for a specific address.
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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.
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Listings are shown courtesy of the listing brokerage named on each listing. Alexandria Grayson is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Five Star Properties.