A unique find in Lexington's distinguished neighborhood of Idle Hour, this iconic mid-century 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 3 fireplace home offers over 2700 finished square feet and another 1400 unfinished that's waiting for your creativity. A perfect project for investors or design-savvy buyers looking to create their personalized masterpiece. The home offers original hardwood floors, vintage bathroom tile, and a stone exterior. It's a mid-century treasure with great bones that needs your personal touch to truly shine. Whether you're looking to restore vintage charm or re-imagine with a modern twist, the possibilities are endless on this spacious half acre lot. The home is being offered ''AS-IS'' with inspections welcome.
Sold for $455,000
$455,000
188 Idle Hour Dr, Lexington, KY 40502
3beds
2,765sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.5 Acres Lot
$543,800 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$3,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$543,800
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Vintage bathroom tileSpacious half acre lotStone exteriorOriginal hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Stephanie Adams,
The Brokerage
Bought with:
Patrick Doyle, 268294
National Real Estate
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 25013413
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop, Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Window Treatments, Blinds, Screens
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Crawl Space,Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Walk-Up Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,765
- Total interior livable area: 2,765 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,206
- Finished area below ground: 559
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15809100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Dimensional Style
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Idle Hour
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,268
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $455,000+3.4%$165/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #25013413 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Pending sale | $440,000$159/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #25013413 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $440,000+274.5%$159/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #25013413 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2013 | Sold | $117,500$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,268 | $310,700 |
| 2023 | $3,268 -5.3% | $310,700 |
| 2022 | $3,452 +4.1% | $310,700 +3.6% |
| 2021 | $3,315 -0.5% | $300,000 |
| 2020 | $3,330 | $300,000 |
| 2019 | $3,330 -0.6% | $300,000 |
| 2018 | $3,352 +4.9% | $300,000 |
| 2017 | $3,194 +42% | $300,000 |
| 2015 | $2,249 | $300,000 +13.6% |
| 2014 | $2,249 | $264,000 +12.3% |
| 2012 | $2,249 | $235,000 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $203,600 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Idle Hour
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Crawford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 7/10Henry Clay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Breckinridge
- Middle: Morton
- High: Henry Clay
Source: Imagine MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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