This exceptional limestone cottage exudes the charm of a picturesque French chateau, nestled within the desirable Chatham Village neighborhood. The property benefits from a renowned school district, conveniently located near Southland Drive, which offers an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. This 3 or 4 bedroom home has three full baths, two first floor bedrooms, a completely new bathroom and and a recently remodeled full bath. Notably, one non conforming bedroom has been repurposed as an highly sought-after income-producing B&B attracting guests from around the globe. This versatile space could also serve as a mother-in-law suite or a luxurious guest suite, complete with its own separate bathroom. The main floor features an open dining room adjacent to a recently remodeled kitchen and a sunlit living room with plantation shutters. The kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, a pantry, and other built-in features. The private screened-in back porch opens to an attractive patio and beautiful level yard. The lot and a half is wide and enclosed with privacy wood fencing. Upstairs there are two additional good sized bedrooms and a full bath. The home has charming archways, plenty of closets for storage, hardwood floors throughout except baths. The marble surround on the fireplace in the living room is enhanced with custom built-in bookshelves. There is a full unfinished basement with beautiful limestone walls that could be easily finished for additional living space. There is a newly built carport, driveway and additional off street parking. This home is charming, highly functional and one of a kind for any-sized family.
Sold for $600,000
$600,000
517 McCubbing Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
4beds
2,283sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$606,500 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$3,050 Estimated rent
Home value
$606,500
$576,000 - $637,000
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Farmhouse sinkPrivacy wood fencingAttractive patioCharming archwaysLimestone cottageNewly built carportRecently remodeled kitchen
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Listed by:
Mary Pepper Johnstone 859-327-1896,
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Pamela H Stilz, 215252
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26002872
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Description: non conforming
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Screened-in porch
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,283
- Total interior livable area: 2,283 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,283
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Few Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 24749750
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Dimensional Style
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chatham Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,639
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 | Sold | $600,000+5.3%$263/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #26002872 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $569,900$250/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #26002872 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Contingent | $569,900$250/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #26002872 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $569,900+128%$250/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #26002872 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2016 | Sold | $250,000+6.4%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2010 | Sold | $235,000+79.4%$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/1999 | Sold | $131,000$57/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #9908979 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,639 | $294,300 |
| 2023 | $3,639 -3.2% | $294,300 |
| 2022 | $3,759 | $294,300 |
| 2021 | $3,759 | $294,300 |
| 2020 | $3,759 +2.9% | $294,300 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $3,652 +14.4% | $285,900 +14.4% |
| 2018 | $3,194 +4.9% | $250,000 |
| 2017 | $3,044 +15.7% | $250,000 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $2,630 | $235,000 |
| 2014 | $2,630 | $235,000 |
| 2012 | $2,630 | $235,000 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $235,000 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Picadome Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Morton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Lafayette High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Picadome
- Middle: Jessie Clark
- High: Lafayette
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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