Historic charm meets modern convenience in this inviting downtown Lexington home. Original hardwood floors, painted brick accents, and soaring ceilings create a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The main floor offers spacious living areas, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a half bath, first floor laundry, and a large primary bedroom with a private ensuite bath. Just beyond the main living room, a bright front room with a vaulted ceiling and oversized windows provides additional living space filled with natural light, perfect for relaxing, gathering, or whatever best fits your lifestyle. Upstairs, the loft style second bedroom and full bath offer privacy and flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Outside, the large fenced backyard provides plenty of space to entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the outdoors. A spacious storage shed offers additional room for tools, lawn equipment, and seasonal storage. One of the property's most unique features is its double lot size and rare alley access from Wilkirson Alley, providing dual access to the property along with multiple off street parking spaces. This uncommon amenity is a true advantage for downtown living and adds both convenience and everyday functionality. Located just minutes from Transylvania University, Greyline Station, Duncan Park, the Living Arts and Science Center, the Legacy Trail, local restaurants, shopping, and everything downtown Lexington has to offer, this home offers the perfect balance of historic character, modern updates, and an unbeatable location.
For sale
$435,000
422 Johnson Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
2beds
1,598sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,838 Square Feet Lot
$416,000 Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic charmPainted brick accentsLoft style second bedroomSpacious storage shedDouble lot sizeSoaring ceilingsOriginal hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Austin Humble 859-274-7995,
Vylla Home - Carrington Real Estate Services,
G. Austen Rawlings,
Vylla Home - Carrington Real Estate Services
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26022819
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Description: Loft bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Description: Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Utility room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,598
- Total interior livable area: 1,598 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,598
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,838 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 14850175
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,500
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
Estimated market value
$416,000
$395,000 - $437,000
$1,891/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000$272/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Listing removed | $435,000$272/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000+53.7%$272/sqft |
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| 2/12/2024 | Sold | $283,000-2.4%$177/sqft |
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| 1/12/2024 | Pending sale | $289,900$181/sqft |
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| 11/25/2023 | Price change | $289,900-1.7%$181/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Price change | $294,900-1.7%$185/sqft |
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| 10/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,900$188/sqft |
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| 10/15/2023 | Contingent | $299,900$188/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,900+66.6%$188/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/25/2014 | Sold | $180,000-9.5%$113/sqft |
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| 12/28/2013 | Listing removed | $199,000$125/sqft |
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| 8/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $199,000+42.1%$125/sqft |
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| 6/13/2008 | Sold | $140,000+366.7%$88/sqft |
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| 7/8/2004 | Sold | $30,000$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,500 | $283,000 |
| 2024 | $3,500 +57.2% | $283,000 +57.2% |
| 2023 | $2,226 -3.2% | $180,000 |
| 2022 | $2,299 | $180,000 |
| 2021 | $2,299 | $180,000 |
| 2020 | $2,299 | $180,000 |
| 2019 | $2,299 | $180,000 |
| 2018 | $2,299 +4.9% | $180,000 |
| 2017 | $2,191 +39.9% | $180,000 |
| 2015 | $1,567 | $180,000 +28.6% |
| 2014 | $1,567 | $140,000 |
| 2012 | $1,567 | $140,000 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Duncan Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: William Wells Brown
- Middle: Lexington Trad
- High: Frederick Douglass
Source: Imagine MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







