Buying or selling a home in Valley Station, Louisville?
I'm Ryan Brown, a Valley Station real estate agent and REALTOR® with RE/MAX Premier Properties. Valley Station's affordable midcentury ranch homes, easy access to Dixie Highway shopping, and riverside parks make it one of southwest Louisville's best-value neighborhoods. I'd welcome the opportunity to help, from a starter-home purchase to a full renovation.
Valley Station market at a glance · October 12, 2026Homes in Valley Station sold for a median $230,000 over the last 90 days (118 sales), at 100.0% of list price, closing a median 47 days after listing. There are 153 homes for sale right now, about 3.9 months of supply (a seller's market), and 52% of active listings have taken a price cut.Source: Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® (APEX MLS), pulled October 12, 2026. See every Louisville area compared.
Current Valley Station Listings
Live MLS listings in Valley Station, pulled straight from the Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® and updated throughout the day.
Listings shown are in ZIP code 40272. ZIP boundaries don’t match neighborhood lines exactly, so some nearby homes may appear. Text me if you want a search drawn to exact streets.
Listing information provided by the Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® (APEX MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Data updates periodically throughout the day.
Affordable midcentury ranches, riverside parks, and easy access to Dixie Highway.
Valley Station sits in southwestern Jefferson County along the Ohio River, a neighborhood built out largely in the 1950s and 60s that today offers some of Louisville's most affordable single-family housing.
Midcentury Ranch Housing Stock
Most homes date to the 1950s and 60s — traditional single-story ranches, raised ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods — with a median year built around 1965 and solid, no-frills construction.
Dixie Highway Shopping Corridor
Kroger, Walmart, and Meijer all sit within about a mile and a half, plus Ollie's Bargain Outlet and Tractor Supply, making everyday errands quick and convenient.
Riverside Parks & Jefferson Memorial Forest
Sun Valley Park, Waverly Park's Bobby Nichols Golf Course, and Riverview Park's Ohio River boat launch sit alongside the southern portion of Jefferson Memorial Forest, giving residents unusual access to green space.
Home Values & Affordability
Valley Station homes typically list from about $150,000 to $260,000, with a median near $239,900 — some of the best affordability in the Louisville metro for buyers and investors alike.
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A year in Valley Station: a riverside farm, a forest festival, and Southwest’s biggest day.
Valley Station sits between the Ohio River and the Knobs, and its events follow that geography.
Mayor’s Derby Brunch on the River
A Kentucky Derby Festival brunch with a traditional Kentucky breakfast and house tours.
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Kentucky Derby Festival →Forest Fest
A full day of live bluegrass and local makers in the forest.
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Louisville Metro Council →Riverside Farmers’ Market
Local produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, and crafts under the open-air pavilion.
7410 Moorman Rd.
Riverside →Southwest Community Festival
The largest one-day event in Southwest Jefferson County, with Kids’ City, Teen Town, a senior tent, a car show, and live entertainment.
Sun Valley Park
UofL Health →Sweet Sounds on Sunday & Winter Market
Acoustic and bluegrass concerts in Riverside’s historic chapel, plus a new holiday market in December.
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Riverside →Dates and locations change from year to year, so check the organizer’s page before you go. This list was last reviewed in October 2026. Did I miss an event in Valley Station? Text me.
A suburban community with a 19th-century farm at its edge.
Valley Station grew up along Dixie Highway in the postwar years and has strong community gathering places.
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
A 19th-century river farm with the 1837 Farnsley-Moremen House, a chapel, and a visitor center. It’s the community’s stage for markets, concerts, and history programs.
Riverside →Sun Valley Community Center
A seasonal pool, pickleball and tennis courts, ballfields, and the 18-hole Sun Valley Golf Course.
Southwest Dream Team →Dixie Highway & the Dixie Rapid
Valley Station’s main street, with retail and TARC’s Dixie Rapid bus line.
TARC →Next door to the largest municipal urban forest in the country.
The Knobs rise just south of Valley Station, and the Ohio River runs along its western edge.
Jefferson Memorial Forest
About 6,600 acres with more than 35 miles of trails, fishing, camping, and a 52-foot Alpine Tower. It’s the nation’s largest municipal urban forest.
GoToLouisville →Waverly Park
A wooded park popular with mountain bikers, with a stocked lake and miles of shared-use trails.
Courier Journal →Sun Valley Park
Ballfields, courts, a pool, and an open, walkable 18-hole golf course near the river.
Southwest Dream Team →Fried fish by the river and soft-serve on Dixie.
Valley Station’s dining is mostly on Dixie Highway, with one riverside institution nearby.
Mike Linnig’s
A family-run seafood landmark since 1925, with picnic-table seating near the river.
9308 Cane Run Rd.
Mike Linnig’s →Mark’s Feed Store & Khalil’s
Barbecue and a Dixie Highway spot for sports, music, and friends.
Mark’s Feed Store →Restaurants open and close. This list was last checked in October 2026. Want my current favorites? Text me.
Named for a depot in the valley.
Valley Station takes its name from an 1874 railroad depot in the low ground between the river and Muldraugh Hill.
- 1837
The Farnsley-Moremen House is built on the Ohio River farm now known as Riverside. (Riverside)
- Mid-1800s
Settlers farm the valley along the Salt River Turnpike, today’s Dixie Highway. (Valley Station overview)
- 1874
The Elizabethtown & Paducah Railroad builds a depot, Valley Station, and the post office and community take its name. (Kentucky place names (Rennick))
- 1945
Louisville creates Jefferson County Memorial Forest, about 1,500 acres at first, to honor military veterans. (Wilderness Louisville)
- 1950s – 1960s
Large-scale suburban development spreads along Dixie Highway, the old Salt River Turnpike, and builds most of today’s homes. (Wikipedia)
"I want every Valley Station client to understand the deal as well as I do before we sign anything."
A realtor who treats your Valley Station deal like it's my own money.
I'm Ryan Brown, a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Premier Properties working with buyers and sellers across Louisville, Kentucky — including Valley Station and the surrounding metro. Before real estate, I spent four and a half years in the Marine Corps Infantry, including three deployments, then came home and used the GI Bill to attend the University of Louisville. I got my start rehabbing a $10,000 two-bedroom house, and the results hooked me on real estate ever since.
That hands-on start turned into years of steady growth — my team and I have helped close more than $20 million in real estate acquisitions and hundreds of units across the Louisville metro. These days I bring that same disciplined, numbers-first approach to Valley Station buyers and sellers, whether it's a first home purchase or a sale of a fully updated property.
What clients are saying on Zillow.
A few excerpts from my verified Zillow reviews — currently rated 5.0★ across 12 reviews.
“I have worked with Ryan Brown on the purchase and sale of all of my personal and investment properties since 2016. He knows the market and what is trending in the area very well. I highly recommend him for any of his real estate needs.”
“Ryan is the only realtor I will work with going forward. I've worked with other realtors in the past who were good, but once you experience a great realtor with the knowledge and capabilities Ryan exhibits, you will never settle for just good again.”
“Ryan Brown is an excellent Realtor. He listened to our concerns and answered any questions we had along the way. He worked diligently to sell our home and found us the perfect home for our family.”
“Ryan listed and sold my previous home and helped me find and buy my current home. He provided amazing service on both accounts and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell property.”
Questions people ask about Valley Station, Louisville.
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What is it like living in Valley Station, Louisville?
Valley Station is a suburban neighborhood in southwestern Jefferson County, bordered by the Ohio River, merged into Louisville Metro in 2003. Built out mainly in the 1950s and 60s, it offers affordable midcentury ranch homes, easy access to Dixie Highway shopping, and nearby parks and the Jefferson Memorial Forest.
What are home prices like in Valley Station?
Valley Station home values typically range from about $150,000 to $260,000, with a median listing price near $239,900 and an average of roughly $161 per square foot. Housing stock is mostly midcentury single-family ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods, so I'll walk you through recent comparable sales for the specific block you're considering.
What schools serve Valley Station, Louisville?
Valley Station falls within Jefferson County Public Schools, home to Valley Traditional High School and Dixie Elementary. I can help you confirm exactly which elementary, middle, and high school a specific address is zoned for.
What amenities does Valley Station offer?
Dixie Highway is the neighborhood's main shopping corridor, with Kroger, Walmart, and Meijer all within about a mile and a half. Residents also enjoy Sun Valley Park, Waverly Park's Bobby Nichols Golf Course, Riverview Park's boat launch on the Ohio River, and quick access to Jefferson Memorial Forest and downtown via the Greenbelt Highway and I-264.
What events happen in Valley Station?
Valley Station-area events include the Southwest Community Festival at Sun Valley Park each October, the Sunday Riverside Farmers’ Market and concerts at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, and Forest Fest at Jefferson Memorial Forest.
How close is Jefferson Memorial Forest to Valley Station?
Jefferson Memorial Forest borders the Knobs just south and east of Valley Station. It covers about 6,600 acres and has more than 35 miles of trails, which makes it the largest municipal urban forest in the country.
Do you help both buyers and sellers in Valley Station?
Yes. Valley Station attracts first-time buyers drawn to its affordability, along with investors renovating midcentury ranch homes for rental or resale. I bring the same numbers-first approach to pricing and negotiation, whatever side of the table you're on. Read more about my background →
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