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$1,800,000

$2,100,000 14.3%

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,789 SqFt

Sold on 08/20/2026

7909 Rose Island Rd Prospect, KY 40059

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Melanie Murphy

Agent License ID: 220285

+1(502) 810-8105

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Key Details

Sold Price $1,800,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,789 sqft

Price per Sqft $645

MLS Listing ID 1715313

Sold Date 08/20/26

Style Contemporary

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,078

Year Built 1979

Lot Size 3.180 Acres

Acres 3.18

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)

Land Area 2078

Property Description

Set in the woods along a tree-lined private road in Prospect, is a unique architectural gem that offers the buyer sublime spa-like luxury living, privacy and easy access to nearby shopping, restaurants and the many cultural offerings of downtown Louisville. Built in 1979 by Louisville architect Robert Nolan for his family residence and situated on a wooded lot with seasonal views of the Ohio River, this California Modernist home was purchased by its second owner in 2021, and reconceived for use as his personal residence. After an extensive 3-year renovation, including an addition designed by Jeff Rawlins, principal of the award-winning firm Architectural Artisans, the home is now even more ideally suited to its one-of-a-kind setting and location. The current owner is a deeply experienced residential and commercial designer with projects located in New York and Los Angeles, as well as Louisville. His efforts have been featured in various publications and books, including In Style, The Wall Street Journal, Hollywood Life, Dwell TV, The Village Voice, Louisville Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Modern Houses of Louisville, The Critical Edge: Controversy in Recent American Architecture, and others. Renovations include a luxurious steam room with a soaking tub, shower, and sound system; an observation deck on the hillside under the tree canopy; a heated in-ground plunge pool with jets; a gas fireplace feature; a fully covered outdoor kitchen and dining area; a carefully curated outdoor lighting system; heated bathroom floors; a Sonos sound system with Klipsch Pro Audio speakers, among other details, which make for a genuine retreat without leaving the premises. This private haven is set back off Prospect's prestigious Rose Island Road, and abuts a forested conservation easement. For equine enthusiasts, an adjacent 2-stall barn and large paddock provides space for at least two animals. Professional landscaping has preserved the pastoral atmosphere of the property while maintaining its exquisite residential charm.

Location

State KY

County Oldham

Direction US HWY 42 to Rose Island Road

Rooms

Basement Walkout Finished

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplace Yes

Exterior

Exterior Feature Sauna/Steam, Balcony, Hot Tub

Parking Features Attached, Entry Front, Driveway

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Wood

Pool In Ground

View Y/N No

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Patio, Porch

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Wooded

Story 1

Foundation Crawl Space, Poured Concrete

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary

Structure Type Wood Frame,Stone

Schools

School District Oldham

Greater Louisville MLS (Metro Search Inc)

Listed by Kentucky Select Properties

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

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Melanie Murphy

Agent License ID: 220285

+1(502) 810-8105

7909 Rose Island Rd Prospect, KY 40059

Key Details

Location

Rooms

Interior

Exterior

Building

Schools

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

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