Charming historic home in downtown Lexington, just steps from Duncan Park! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath gem blends timeless character with modern convenience. Featuring original hardwood floors, beautiful fireplaces, and light-filled living spaces, it offers warmth and style throughout. High ceilings, large rooms and huge bright windows throughout. Welcoming front porch invites you into a living space with brick fireplace, flowing into a second living space or formal dining and another fireplace. Primary bedroom has its own fireplace. On the back of the home is a large sunroom that opens into the back gardens. The attic has it's own stairs and floored for storage or could be finished for additional rooms. Enjoy peaceful outdoor living with lush gardens and a detached garage-perfect for storage, hobbies or garden workshop. Located in an established and friendly neighborhood near parks and nestled in downtown this home offers the best of Lexington living. Don't miss a chance to own a piece of local history!
Sold for $318,000
$318,000
457 Johnson Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
3beds
1,918sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,298.78 Square Feet Lot
$325,300 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,505 Estimated rent
Home value
$325,300
$303,000 - $351,000
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Brick fireplaceBeautiful fireplacesWelcoming front porchFormal diningLarge sunroomDetached garageSteps from duncan park
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Listed by:
Elizabeth Hodge 859-333-9933,
Lifstyl Real Estate
Bought with:
Chad Wightman, 287233
ERA Select Real Estate
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 25015368
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Description: Full Bath
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,918
- Total interior livable area: 1,918 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,918
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,298 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 12506645
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Membrane,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park
Location
- Region: Lexington
- Subdivision: Downtown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $318,000-5.1%$166/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Contingent | $335,000$175/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Price change | $335,000-1.5%$175/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $340,000-2.6%$177/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $349,000-1.7%$182/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $355,000+184%$185/sqft |
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| 11/23/2010 | Sold | $125,000$65/sqft |
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| 10/9/2010 | Price change | $125,000-8%$65/sqft |
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| 10/3/2010 | Price change | $135,900-2.6%$71/sqft |
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| 9/18/2010 | Price change | $139,500-6.4%$73/sqft |
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| 8/3/2010 | Price change | $149,000-6.8%$78/sqft |
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| 7/10/2010 | Price change | $159,918-3%$83/sqft |
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| 5/27/2010 | Listed for sale | $164,918+351.8%$86/sqft |
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| 4/23/1998 | Sold | $36,500$19/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #9702882 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,200 +21.3% | $177,900 +21.3% |
| 2023 | $1,814 -3.2% | $146,700 |
| 2022 | $1,874 | $146,700 |
| 2021 | $1,874 | $146,700 |
| 2020 | $1,874 | $146,700 |
| 2019 | $1,874 | $146,700 |
| 2018 | $1,874 +4.9% | $146,700 |
| 2017 | $1,786 +27.7% | $146,700 -6% |
| 2015 | $1,399 | $156,000 |
| 2014 | $1,399 | $156,000 +24.8% |
| 2012 | $1,399 | $125,000 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Duncan Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10William Wells Brown Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Lexington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Frederick Douglass High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
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.
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- Kentucky
- Fayette County
- Lexington
- 40508
- Duncan Park
- 457 Johnson Ave
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