If you're looking for a great investment property or home for the family, this is it. 1300 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, Large eat-in kitchen, updated HVAC. Located just off of Loudon Avenue and close to the new Limestone Street businesses. Plenty of parking with a two car detached garage. Perfect home for rental or single family residence.
Sold for $150,000
$150,000
540 Shelby St, Lexington, KY 40505
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
5,096 Square Feet Lot
$193,700 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$1,566 Estimated rent
Home value
$193,700
$176,000 - $211,000
$1,566/mo
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Listed by:
Steve Roberts,
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Steve Roberts, 190755
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 24000623
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Description: Full Bath
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Description: Half Bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,096 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 14252756
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Dimensional Style
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Downtown
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,315
- Date on market: 5/3/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2024 | Sold | $150,000-9.1%$115/sqft |
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| 5/19/2024 | Contingent | $165,000$127/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$127/sqft |
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| 4/11/2024 | Pending sale | $175,000$135/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #24000623 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2024 | Price change | $175,000-2.7%$135/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $179,900+36.4%$138/sqft |
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| 11/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
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| 1/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/25/2022 | Listed for rent | $950+6.1%$1/sqft |
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| 12/31/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/24/2020 | Price change | $895+2.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Legacy Group #20025042 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2020 | Listed for rent | $875+2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2020 | Listing removed | $131,900$101/sqft |
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| 6/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $131,900+88.4%$101/sqft |
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| 11/9/2019 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 10/7/2019 | Price change | $850-10.5%$1/sqft |
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| 9/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $950+8.6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Sold | $70,000-6.5%$54/sqft |
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| 7/2/2019 | Pending sale | $74,900$58/sqft |
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| 7/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $74,900$58/sqft |
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| 7/1/2019 | Pending sale | $74,900$58/sqft |
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| 6/29/2019 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$58/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $79,900+195.9%$61/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Listing removed | $875$1/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Listed for rent | $875+6.1%$1/sqft |
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| 11/5/2017 | Listing removed | $825$1/sqft |
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| 10/27/2014 | Sold | $27,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,315 | $106,300 |
| 2023 | $1,315 +47% | $106,300 +51.9% |
| 2022 | $894 | $70,000 |
| 2021 | $894 | $70,000 |
| 2020 | $894 +120.1% | $70,000 +120.1% |
| 2019 | $406 +17.8% | $31,800 +17.8% |
| 2018 | $345 +4.9% | $27,000 |
| 2017 | $329 +13% | $27,000 |
| 2015 | $291 | $27,000 +12.5% |
| 2014 | $291 | $24,000 -60% |
| 2012 | $291 | $60,000 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $28,600 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Duncan Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10William Wells Brown Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Lexington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Frederick Douglass High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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