Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government property record for 526 E Ormsby Ave, Louisville, KY 40203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,551 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09023D01000000 |
| Primary APN | 09023D01000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 372 sqft |
| Flooring | Covered |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,476 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 152 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 00096888 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 E ORMSBY AVE |
| City | LOUISVILLE |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 40203-2621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6-RESIDEN |
| Legal Description | 0.0798 AC +/-, SS ORMSBY AVE 883.75 FT E OF PRESTON ST 25 X 139 TO ALLEY |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON KY |
| Township / Civil Division | LOUISVILLE CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Shelby Park Historic District listed 2024 · 802 contributing resources · NRIS 100010247 |
|---|---|
| Listed Area | Within Olmsted Park System listed 1982 · 6 contributing resources · NRIS 82002715 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
526 E Ormsby Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 E ORMSBY AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40203-2621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0098620321 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 E Ormsby Ave was $1,551 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County / Consolidated City | Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,551.00 Homeowner's exemption | $172,270 Land $22,000 Building $150,270 | |
| 2024 | $172,270 (+72.32%) Land $22,000 Building $150,270 | ||
| 2023 | $719.00 (-11.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $99,970 (-) Land $22,000 Building $77,970 | $99,970 (-) Land $22,000 Building $77,970 |
| 2022 | $808.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,970 Land $22,000 Building $77,970 | $99,970 Land $22,000 Building $77,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 E Ormsby Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 526 E Ormsby Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY private · serves 806,997 people · EPA ID KY0560258 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 773 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| BluegrassNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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