About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 579 W Short Street in Lexington, KY is listed for $800,000 ($205 per sqft). Built in 1850, the home offers 3,897 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1850
  • 0.15 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
3 full, 2 half
1850

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Rare opportunity to own a piece of downtown Lexington history at 579 W Short Street. Ideally located in the heart of the city, this unique property places you within walking distance of Lexington's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and local attractions, offering the true downtown living experience.

This three-story historic home is ready for its next chapter. The property has been extensively prepared for renovation, with much of the heavy lifting already completed, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, as well as excavation of the basement to create taller ceilings and expanded usable space.

With the home gutted and ready for finishing, buyers have the unique opportunity to design and customize the interior to their own vision while preserving the character and charm of a historic downtown residence. Adding to the property's appeal is a detached two-car garage with a one-bedroom apartment above, offering excellent potential for rental income, guest quarters, a home office, or mother-in-law suite.

With valuable yard space, off-street parking, income-producing possibilities, and an unbeatable downtown location, this is a rare chance to create a one-of-a-kind residence or investment property in one of Lexington's most sought-after areas. Bring your vision and transform this historic gem into something truly extraordinary.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,279/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$579
Interest$3,467
Insurance$233

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

579 W Short Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Downtown

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance FoyerWalk-In Closet(s)

Property Details

Flooring

Wood

Construction

Stone Solid Masonry

Parking

Off StreetGarageDrivewayOpenGarage - Detached

Heating

Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Electric

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 579 W Short Street is listed at $800,000 ($205/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,278 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1850, 0.15 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s).

This property is listed by Brittany Taylor and can be reached at 8598939010.

BT

Brittany Taylor

Agent at RE/MAX Elite Realty

(859) 893-9010

Listed by RE/MAX Elite Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 26013475· Source: listhub· 43 days on market

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579 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

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