Crestwood, KY Homes, Schools, Fun and Food

I have been working with several people looking for foreclosure and short sale deals in the $500,000 price range. There are several options out there, but when people are looking to spend that kind of money for an executive home, the homes we find are missing something they would want in a new home. It could be size, finishes, layout you name it, there seems to be an element that is missing from their dream home.

I have found a builder that understands today's real estate market and is competing with foreclosures and short sales with new construction without sacrificing quality.

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The Board of Education has voted on the four remaining make-up days:

February 16, 2009, which was originally intended to be a staff development day,

May 19, 2009, which was reserved for a Kentucky election,

Then since the ice storm, they have moved the last day to June 5th 2009. Here is the revised calendar, Oldham County Revised Calendar 2008-2009

Crestwood has experienced steady growth over the past several years. With such a strong reputation that Oldham County Schools have and Crestwood's proximity to Louisville, it makes Crestwood, KY a destination for those moving in to the Louisville area or those living in Louisville wanting to get out of the city. There are several private schools in Jefferson County and many have great reputations. Along with the great reps, they also have pretty hefty tuition bills as well. I hear every year of parents looking to move to Oldham County for the school system as an alternative to paying for private schools in Louisville.

Crestwood has 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and a high school. Camden Station Elementary, South Oldham Middle School and South Oldham High School are all on the same campus. Crestwood Elementary is on the other side of the railroad tracks and is the oldest school in Crestwood. However, the are in the process of building a new Crestwood Elementary at the same site and tearing down the old building. Kenwood Elementary is one of the newest schools in Crestwood and is pretty much on the same campus as the others, but it has a separate entrance.

The next 3 are in Crestwood but closer to Lagrange and Buckner than Louisville. Locust Grove Elementary will be brand new school this fall. East Oldham Middle School is on the same campus as Locust Grove. Just down the road is Centerfield Elementary

Instead of just throwing you out there to look at all the Homes for Sale in Crestwood, KY, I wanted to give you a bit of info on each of the neighborhoods. Here is a brief description of what is available in Crestwood, KY:

Poplar Hill
Crestwood has many desirable neighborhoods. Remember I said you could get to Crestwood from Louisville off of HWY 22? Well as soon as you cross the county line you run in to 3 sought after areas. First there is Poplar Hill. Prices start around $180,000 and go into the mid $200,000. Most are 10 years old or so, with a few newer. Poplar Hill Homes for Sale

Orchard Grass
Orchard Grass has been around since the 1970's. Lots of Bi-level and tri-levels, some 2 stories and ranches. Nice thing about Orchard grass is you can get in to Oldham County Schools without paying $300,000 plus for a house. Houses in Orchard Grass range from Low $100's to $150's. Orchard Grass Homes for Sale

Briar Hill
Briar Hill is a destination for many families moving to Crestwood. It has 3 different sections, the way I look at it. Briar Hill Farms is the oldest section and homes are in the Mid $200's-$300's. Briar hill Estates has some beautiful homes approaching 15-20 years old with beautiful treed one acre or so lots. Very Nice yards and plenty of trees for Tree Swings. Still a part of Briar Hill Estate is a newer section with new construction and homes under 10 years old. Nice houses, lots got smaller since they are on sewers and not septic.
Briar Hill Homes for Sale

Summerfield by the Lake and Springhill Estates
Leave Briar Hill and go back to Hwy 22, take a left and head toward Crestwood. Get to the 4 way stop at the Dairy Queen and new Walgreens, take a left on Old HWY 329 and you will head down to Arbor Ridge, Summerfield by the Lake and Spring Hill Estates. Arbor Ridge homes are from the upper $300's to $400's. Summerfield by the Lake Starts in the upper $400's and goes into the $700's. Both of those are new or newer construction. Spring Hill Estate has some homes around 15 years old, but in the back there are homes under 10 years old. Prices in there are $300,000-$450,000. Arbor Ridge, Summerfield by the Lake and Spring Hill Estates Homes for Sale

Camden Manor
Head back up to the Dairy Queen, take a left, that turns in to Hwy 146. If you take Hwy 146 past the South Oldham Schools Campus, you will get to Camden Manor pretty quick. Homes in Camden Manor are around 10-12 years old and are priced Upper $100's-$230's. Camden Manor Homes for Sale

Heritage Hill and Heritage Place
On the other side of Crestwood off Hwy 22, if you are looking for newer construction check out Heritage Hill and Heritage Place. Homes in here are $300,000's to $400,000's. Heritage Hill and Heritage Place Homes for Sale

Kentucky Acres
A bit further out, Kentucky Acres has homes one one acre lots in Priced from $190's to the newer stuff going for $270's. Kentucky Acres Homes for Sale

Crestwood Homes for Sale
There are a few more neighborhoods in Crestwood. If you did not find what you were looking for go to Search all Crestwood Ky Homes for Sale

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I would love to help you find the perfect place in Crestwood. There are many good deals out there for buyers. Let me know what you are looking for and I will update you on homes that meet exactly what you are looking for in your next home, Help me find this kind of home in Crestwood KY.

So, within the past year or so we did finally get a McDonalds at the corner of Hwy 146 and the 329 Bypass. We also have a DQ, Subway, Domino's, Sonic, but as far as chains, that is about it. Not to scare you, we are only about a 10 minute drive to Lousville and any type of food you want.

There are a few local spots you might want to check out.

Arbor Ridge Vine and Grill

6402 Westwind Way, Suite 1

Crestwood, KY 40014

502/241-5544

Arbor Ridge has a lot to offer. They are available for dine in - as well as carry-out, they also book parties, rehearsal dinners, reunions, etc. Arbor Ridge Vine and Grill have indoor as well as an outdoor patio available for dining, they are a non-smoking environment, and offer complimentary Wi-Fi for our customers. They also provide catering to go; ie pick up items on serving platters, bowls, whatever is appropriate for the event. They have also catered a couple of events on our days the restaurant is closed. Check them out, support our local business folks.

Neal and Nikki are the owners, tell them you read about Arbor Ridge on my site.

Double Dragon Chinese
6110 Crestwood Station Crestwood
502.243.8890

El Tarasco Mexican
6100 Crestwood Station Crestwood
502.241.2320

University Pizza
6825 Central Avenue Crestwood
502.243.1101

Frascellis New York Deli Crestwood Station Crestwood
502.243.9005

Hometown Pizza
6900 Potts Lane Crestwood
502.241.0111

Jitters Cyber Café
6608 W Highway 146 Crestwood
502.243.3284

Latte Café
6334 W Highway 146 Ste. 1 Crestwood
502.243.3559

There is a new place to eat in Crestwood KY. Arbor Ridge Vine and Grill is just off the HWY 329 Bypass across from the South Oldham Campus on Westwind Way.

They are going for a fresh and healthy menu. They also have several wines and beers to choose from.

You can sit in or outside and they also have free wrieless internet.

Hours are:

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
5 to 9 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

I would link you to their websites, but no luck there. They must be concentrating on what is on the plate and not what is online.

Well, from Crestwood you are a short trip back in to Louisville to take advantage of all the big city has to offer. East End shopping, a Bats Baseball game or 4th street live downtown are a 15-20 minute drive away.

For kids, there are several baseball, soccer and football leagues to join in Oldham County. In fact, the Kentucky Thoroughbreds Soccer Club is one of the top soccer outfits in the State and is based in Oldham County. Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is near the Louisville airport and fairgrounds. Only about a 25 minute drive from Crestwood. Our kids get a season pass and for less than what it would cost to go to Six Flags 2 times, you get your moneys worth. If you get your passes early, thy are about $40 for the year and end up about $60 for the year later in the season. I think a one day pass is about $30 or more, so if you go more than twice, you usually come out ahead. My son usually goes with his cousins late Friday afternoons in the summer and shut the place down.

But to see what is available in Oldham County, go to Buckner, Ky to see what you can get in to, like the Oldham County Aquatic Center, the Oldham County YMCA and the Oldham County Country Club.

Don't forget, Need more info? Check out the Oldham County Relocation Guide

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Even if you can't touch your toes, it is worth a try.

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Daren Bailey
Realtor/Broker in KY
Coldwell Banker McMahan
6402 Railroad Ave
Crestwood KY 40014
502-212-7421
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