Is parking easy in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 99% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 96% of users say car is needed

Is Prospect, KY dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Prospect, KY show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Prospect, KY quiet?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Prospect, KY plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there are community events

Are neighbors friendly in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Prospect, KY?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Prospect, KY have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Prospect, KY walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Prospect, KY walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

OFF MARKET

5901 River Rd
Prospect, KY 40059

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,354 sqft (on 1.76 acres)

$326,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,972/mo*

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$326,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,972/mo*

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3 Beds

1 Bath

2,354 sqft

(on 1.76 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

River Rd, Harrods Creek, Prospect, Ohio River, Limestone Bay Marina....Location, Location, Location! How much more could you ask for? Remodel, add on or remove existing structure and create your dream home. 236 Feet of road footage, 1.71 Acres.

5901 River Rd, Prospect, KY 40059 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,354 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $38,500 on Dec 17, 1986. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $326,300, with a rent estimate of $1,950/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 5901 River Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Other
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodPatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.76 acres

Price History for 5901 River Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/24/2010	$595,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/24/2009	$595,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/17/1986	$38,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/17/1986 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Prospect

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$642K

$60KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

Price per sq ft

$192

$2MoM

Available listings

171

6MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,246
Assessment	$243,750

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5901 River Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
6405 River Rd, Prospect, KY	0.67	Single-Family Home	$369,900	04/30/26	3	2	1,893
7004 River Rd, Prospect, KY	1.06	Single-Family Home	$320,000	07/24/25	4	2	3,184
3 E Mill Pl, Louisville, KY	0.88	Single-Family Home	$1,025,000	06/05/26	4	4	4,361
5800 River Knolls Dr, Louisville, KY	0.71	Single-Family Home	$1,800,000	08/11/25	4	4	6,962

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $966,300
3 bd
3.5 ba
4,704 sqft
5445 Harbortown Cir,
Prospect, KY 40059
Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $575,500
2 bd
2 ba
2,274 sqft
5439 Harbortown Cir,
Prospect, KY 40059
Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $550,200
2 bd
2.5 ba
2,227 sqft
5421 Harbortown Cir,
Prospect, KY 40059
Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
FOR SALE
$999,900
3 bd
3.5 ba
4,270 sqft
5433 Harbortown Cir,
Prospect, KY 40059
Real Estate Unlimited
OFF MARKET
Est. $533,000
2 bd
2 ba
2,240 sqft
5435 Harbortown Cir,
Prospect, KY 40059
May Team REALTORS
OFF MARKET
5701 Captains Quarters Rd #A52,
Prospect, KY 40059
Desert North Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,600
5701 CAPTAINS QUARTERS RD #B40,
PROSPECT, KY 40059
JPAR Aspire
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
0.51 ACRES
$850,000
3 bd
3.5 ba
4,482 sqft
6205 River Rd,
Prospect, KY 40059
Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services ERA Powered
OFF MARKET
Est. $524,300
3 bd
3 ba
2,784 sqft
5395 Juniper Beach Rd,
Prospect, KY 40059
Mink Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,029,200
5 bd
4.5 ba
6,233 sqft
5416 River Creek Ct,
Prospect, KY 40059
Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
0.65 ACRES
$1,200,000
3 bd
3.5 ba
3,986 sqft
5415 River Creek Ct,
Prospect, KY 40059
Nest Realty
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$895,000
3 bd
3 ba
3,389 sqft
5305 Juniper Beach Rd,
Prospect, KY 40059
The Agency Louisville

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What Locals Say about Prospect

At least 64 Trulia users voted on each feature.

99 % Say parking is easy
96 % Say car is needed
93 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say there's holiday spirit
84 % Say it's quiet
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
81 % Say there's wildlife
81 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say kids play outside
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
64 % Say there are community events
63 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say streets are well-lit
59 % Say there are sidewalks
34 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
22 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Sandravwilson1
Resident
9mo ago
"I work from home but the times I do go downtown for work, assuming there is not a ton of roadwork like there is right now only takes me about 15-20 min. "
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Tami Grimes
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2y ago
"Safe and friendly. Clean Well maintained. Walking friendly. Lots of grassy spots. 92 out of 100 dogs love it"
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Court200244
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6y ago
"Lots of dogs and walking trails in the area. Very dog friendly and easy to maneuver. People tend to have dogs on leashes "
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April M. C.
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6y ago
"Sidewalks in my subdivision. Lots of dog owners live here. Many yards are fenced or have underground/electric dog fence."
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Sandravwilson1
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6y ago
"Neighborhood pool and parties there throughout the summer. Friendly neighborhood and beautiful to walk around in. "
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Ian C.
Resident
6y ago
"Great place to live. School district is perfect for a growing family. Low crime rate and everyone is very neighborly "
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Ian C.
Resident
6y ago
"Just neighbors being neighbors. Everyone waves to us in our neighborhood. It’s also very quiet, and minimal traffic."
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Sandravwilson1
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6y ago
"There are always people out walking their dogs in our neighborhood. Very friendly neighbors and plenty of streets and sidewalks. "
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Jen M.
Resident
6y ago
"Very safe area. Great to raise a family. Great schools, esp on the Oldham County side of Prospect! Close to downtown, but not too close. "
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Sandravwilson1
Resident
6y ago
"I work from home. My husband commutes to work downtown via River road and it takes 15-20 min unless there is traffic. "
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Mike H.
Resident
6y ago
"No sidewalks between neighborhoods. Narrow streets. Main highway through town is very busy and no alternate routes. "
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CeCe R. .
Resident
6y ago
"Depending on what time you leave, most mornings it’s a very smooth, fast travel time. If you leave later than 7:45, you’re kind of screwed... traffic really picks up then."
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Warren.king3
Visitor
7y ago
"It’s just a nice and quiet place. I really like it. I would love to live in a place like this one day. I think it has a really good chance to attract a lot more people."
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Dolph D.
Resident
7y ago
"Lot’s of places for dogs to walk and run free on our 3 acres.Our neighborhood has many large lots to have dogs,horses and other animals you would want."
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Rebecca
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7y ago
"That people are very friendly here. On average, well-educated people and it’s has a small town feel. "
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Emailproperty1
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7y ago
"Nice quite very friendly neighborhood very easy access to Kroger Walgreens easy to get everything around close to good school "
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Mkdugan26
Resident
7y ago
"Award winning Oldham county schools. Yard is private, partially wooded with creek and deer. Neighborhood is safe."
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Bryn M.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"When I lived in that area the commute was long but pleasant because of how pretty the area is. There was very little traffic at the time but that was 15 years ago. "
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Donald D.
Resident
7y ago
"Cars drive slow in my neighborhood. Many people walk their dogs. You don’t really see dogs unless they are with their owners."
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Kelly H.
11y ago
"The Prospect, KY area and within the Award Winning Oldham Co. School district is a wonderful place to live. Minutes away from Hunting Creek Country Club, the option of country club golfing, tennis, swimming and a great restaurant are just minutes away!"
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Marybeth B.
12y ago
"It's very clean, the homes are beautiful, people take care of their yards and properties, the lawns are well maintained, sidewalks everywhere, pools, restaurants, YMCA, churches are nearby, freeway and hospitals are nearby. It's a pretty cool place! "
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terrymoore324
12y ago
"Full time resident. This is an excellent location to raise and educate a family and is only a short commute to downtown and metro Louisville for business, entertainment, or recreational activities."
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surojit_bandyo
12y ago
"This is one of the nicest area in the town. The schools are top notch, very kids friendly, very low crime rate and lot of woods around the place. In Prospect and Oldham county schools but closer to Jefferson county makes it a strategically good locaiton to live in."
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coyle0222
12y ago
"Area is across from Norton Commons, near the Summit Mall and close to expressways and restaurants!"
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d1albright
13y ago
"I used to live here and felt surrounded by snobby, rude and obnoxious people. The schools are NOT worth the cost of a house in this area! I moved BACK to Jefferson County AS SOON AS I COULD!!!"
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Leon J.
13y ago
"Prospect is an upscale community with easy access to major freeways and any commute in Louisville and surrounding areas. Beautifully maintained, with ample shopping and restaurants. From stately riverfront mansions and grand horse farms, upscale newer subdivisions, Prospect represents luxuriouus Kentucky living at its finest."
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