Middletown, KY Homes for Sale
Middletown is an independent home rule-class city in eastern Jefferson County. It was first incorporated in 1797. The charter was dissolved in 1960 and restored in 1976, and the city has its own government and police department. Middletown covers about 5.1 square miles and is home to the main campus of Southeast Christian Church. About 9,700 people lived here at the 2020 census. This page has the latest Middletown homes for sale and a short guide to living here.
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Your local office
Our main office is a few miles from Middletown at 1300 Clear Springs Trace, Suite 6, Louisville, KY 40223. Call (502) 690-6697. We're open every day, 8 AM to 8 PM. Our principal broker is Larry Baker (Kentucky broker license #242668). Because we work in Middletown, Anchorage and the East End every day, we can tell you which homes are inside the Middletown city limits and which just carry a Middletown address.
Middletown at a glance
- City limits vs. ZIP code. Middletown's ZIP codes are 40243 and 40253. ZIP codes don't follow city limits, so check whether the exact address is inside Middletown.
- Character. A historic town with landmarks such as the Davis Tavern, built in 1797 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts about 4,670 housing units, and about 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.¹
- Neighbors. Anchorage borders Middletown to the north, and Jeffersontown and St. Matthews are a short drive away. See our Anchorage, Jeffersontown and St. Matthews pages.
- City services. Middletown has its own police department and is served by Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS. City Hall is in the restored Wetherby House in Wetherby Park, 11803 Old Shelbyville Road, (502) 245-2762.
Parks, trails and getting around
Wetherby Park, around City Hall, has a gazebo, a walking path, a pavilion and picnic tables, and the city held a Sunday evening concert series there in 2026. Middletown also has a branch of the Louisville Free Public Library.
The interchange of I-64 and the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265) is in Middletown, and I-265 also has an interchange at Shelbyville Road (US 60). The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey estimates the mean commute for Middletown workers at 18.7 minutes (±1.5).¹ Drive your own route at rush hour before you make an offer.
Schools
Public education in Middletown is run by Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). JCPS assigns schools by address, and boundaries and choice programs can change, so confirm the school assignment for the exact address with JCPS before you make an offer.
Prices: what we can and can't tell you here
The Census Bureau's survey estimate of the median value of owner-occupied homes in Middletown is $336,000 (±$17,457) (ACS 2020–2024).¹ That's what owners said their homes were worth, averaged over five years. It isn't today's sale price. The market trends panel at the bottom of this page pulls current figures, and we'll send you a comparison of recent nearby sales for any home you're considering.
Buying in Middletown: questions to ask
- Is the home inside the Middletown city limits, or just in a Middletown ZIP code? That affects city services and city taxes.
- What are the property taxes? Ask for the total tax bill on the specific home, including any city tax.
- Is there a homeowners association, and what are the dues and rules?
- Which JCPS schools serve this exact address?
- Are you pre-approved? Talk to our preferred lender, Andy Shelby of Go Rascal, before you start touring homes.
Selling a Middletown home?
Start with a free home value estimate. Then ask us for a written comparative market analysis built on recent sales in and around Middletown.
Why work with Realty Advanced in Middletown
We're local: our Louisville office at 1300 Clear Springs Trace is a few miles from Middletown, and we're open 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week. Call (502) 690-6697, send us a message, or meet our principal broker, Larry Baker.
Middletown homes for sale: FAQ
What ZIP codes does Middletown, KY use?
Middletown's ZIP codes are 40243 and 40253. ZIP codes don't follow city limits, so check that a home's exact address is inside Middletown.
Is Middletown part of Louisville?
No. Middletown is an independent home rule-class city in Jefferson County, with its own government and police department.
Which school district serves Middletown homes?
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). JCPS assigns schools by address, so confirm the schools for the exact address with the district.
How much do homes in Middletown cost?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 survey estimate of the median owner-occupied home value in Middletown is $336,000, with a margin of error of $17,457. That's a survey estimate, not a sale price. Ask us for recent sales near any home you like.
Where is the nearest Realty Advanced office?
1300 Clear Springs Trace, Suite 6, Louisville, KY 40223, a few miles from Middletown. We're open every day from 8 AM to 8 PM. Call (502) 690-6697.
Sources: ¹ U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Middletown city, KY, via Census Reporter, https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US2151978-middletown-ky/, accessed Nov 1, 2026. Also: City of Middletown, https://www.middletownky.gov/ (contact, city administration and concert pages); Wikipedia, "Middletown, Kentucky," "Interstate 64 in Kentucky" and "Interstate 265." Photo: "Davis Tavern in Middletown" by Nyttend, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
