PRIME INVESTMENT PROPERTY — Louisville, KY (Prospect, KY) | No STR Restrictions | $625,000
This Ohio River waterfront property comes with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) — required for short-term rentals in Louisville — that transfers directly with ownership. Unlike standard Louisville STR permits, this CUP allows for full-time short-term rental use with NO requirement for the owner to live in the home for six months out of the year. Operate immediately from day one with zero regulatory hurdles.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Prior owner verified STR income: ~$70,000/year operating just 9 months
• Demonstrated nightly rate: $400+/night
• Comparable neighbor same street: $300+/night, booked weekly
• Current MTR income in place: $3,850/month (May 4th, 2025 - July 5th, 2025)
• No HOA — complete operational flexibility
• Derby week potential: $1,000+/night
THE CUP ADVANTAGE:
Municipalities across the country are restricting and banning new STR permits. This CUP is already in place, fully transferable, and requires no owner-occupancy — an extraordinarily rare combination in today's regulatory environment.
THE PROPERTY:
100 feet of Ohio River frontage with stairs to the water and dock-building rights. 2,880 sq ft across two fully finished levels. Expansive deck with 180-degree river views. Walkout game room with projector, bar setup, and fireplace. Multi-level patio, fire pit, and fixer upper pizza oven. 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths / 2 fireplaces / 2 driveways. Built 1934 — character that drives premium guest reviews and repeat bookings.
PERFECT FOR:
• Full-time STR / Airbnb / VRBO investment
• Kentucky Derby parties and week-long rentals
• Small weddings and private events
• River hangouts and bourbon trail home base
• Build a dock and bring a boat
LOCATION:
13 minutes from downtown Louisville. 15 miles from Churchill Downs. Adjacent to Kentucky bourbon trail distilleries. Year-round demand from Chicago, Nashville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Atlanta.
Income documentation and CUP transfer confirmation available to qualified buyers upon request.
Listed by Martha Redman • Semonin Realtors • (502) 264-1601 • MLS# 1709335