Two Building Property in Butchertown near Clifton & Nulu

1765 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Property Information

  • For Sale Subject To Offer
  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 7,304 SF
  • Lot Size 0.45 Acre
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1870
  • Date Updated May 14, 2026

Description

Corner location in Clifton at the gateway of Butchertown and NuLu with quick access to I-71 and I-64eXp Commercial is pleased to present this prime two-building property at the high-traffic corner of Mellwood Avenue and Brownsboro Road. With a long track record as a successful restaurant destination the site benefits from steady traffic from Clifton and the rapidly growing Butchertown and NuLu districts. This property is a proven hospitality destination, highlighted by its award-winning patio—widely recognized by locals as one of the best outdoor dining venues in Louisville. With exceptional curb appeal, private and public parking, and on-site commissary kitchen space, the property is ideally suited for owner-users, restaurateurs, or investors seeking a value-add opportunity. Investment highlights: 0.441-acre lot with two buildings (built 1870 & 1965); total 7,304 SF Corner location in Clifton at the gateway of Butchertown and NuLu with quick access to I-71 and I-64 Excellent visibility with ~17,000 combined AADT (Mellwood Ave & Brownsboro Rd) and onsite parking Outdoor patio and seating area — a favorite feature among customers of the current operator. Established restaurant infrastructure including hood system and freezers Expansion potential with the unfinished 2nd-Story of the main building; convert to apartment(s) or additional seating/event area. Currently used as stock and office space. Accessory building includes two commercial units of approximately 1,400 SF each; the second floor is built out as general retail/office space, while the first floor is configured as a commissary kitchen suitable for restaurant or catering operations. Variety of commercial uses are permitted within the C-2 Zoning category, please see the Land Development Code for a comprehensive list or contact broker

Contacts

Dylan Gilezan

eXp Commercial

Location

Located at 1765 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, this property is part of the Butchertown neighborhood and Louisville market.

Contact Listing Broker
Dylan Gilezan

eXp Commercial

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