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  • $800,000

    579 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507

    3beds
    3,897sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1850
    6,577 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Three-story historic homeDetached two-car garageOff-street parkingValuable yard space
    Rare opportunity to own a piece of downtown Lexington history at 579 W Short Street. Ideally located in the heart of the city, this unique property places you within walking distance of Lexington's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and local attractions, offering the true downtown living experience. This three-story historic home is ready for its next chapter. The property has been extensively prepared for renovation, with much of the heavy lifting already completed, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, as well as excavation of the basement to create taller ceilings and expanded usable space. With the home gutted and ready for finishing, buyers have the unique opportunity to design and customize the interior to their own vision while preserving the character and charm of a historic downtown residence. Adding to the property's appeal is a detached two-car garage with a one-bedroom apartment above, offering excellent potential for rental income, guest quarters, a home office, or mother-in-law suite. With valuable yard space, off-street parking, income-producing possibilities, and an unbeatable downtown location, this is a rare chance to create a one-of-a-kind residence or investment property in one of Lexington's most sought-after areas. Bring your vision and transform this historic gem into something truly extraordinary.
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    Listed by:

    Brittany Taylor 859-893-9010,

    RE/MAX Elite Realty

    Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26013475MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Electric
      Features
      • Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Other, Wood
      • Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Partial,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Master Bedroom
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,897
      • Total interior livable area: 3,897 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,590
      • Finished area below ground: 1,307

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Other, Garage Faces Rear
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Fencing: Privacy,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 6,577 Square Feet
      • Features: Other
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 11909600

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other, Stone, Solid Masonry
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
      • Roof: Rubber,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1850

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System Owned
      • Subdivision: Downtown
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lexington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $811,800
      • Annual tax amount: $10,039
      • Date on market: 6/11/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $4,148/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/12/2026Pending sale$800,000$205/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #26013475 Report a problem
        6/11/2026Listed for sale$800,000+6.7%$205/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #26013475 Report a problem
        4/20/2022Sold$750,000+0%$192/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #22003844 Report a problem
        4/1/2022Pending sale$749,900$192/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #22003844 Report a problem
        3/22/2022Price change$749,900-4.5%$192/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #22003844 Report a problem
        3/4/2022Listed for sale$785,000+227.1%$201/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #22003844 Report a problem
        1/31/2019Sold$240,000-19.7%$62/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #1900875 Report a problem
        1/21/2019Pending sale$299,000$77/sqft
        Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1900875 Report a problem
        1/15/2019Listed for sale$299,000+18.7%$77/sqft
        Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1900875 Report a problem
        4/28/2000Sold$252,000+20%$65/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #2002659 Report a problem
        11/30/1997Sold$210,000$54/sqft
        Source: Imagine MLS #9702483 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$10,039 +8.2%$811,800 +8.2%
        2023$9,275 +44.4%$750,000 +49.1%
        2022$6,424 +109.5%$502,900 +109.5%
        2021$3,066 $240,000
        2020$3,066 $240,000
        2019$3,066 +2.1%$240,000 +2.1%
        2018$3,002 +4.9%$235,000
        2017$2,861 -13.3%$235,000 -29.9%
        2015$3,301 $335,000
        2014$3,301 $335,000 +13.6%
        2012$3,301 $295,000
        2011-- --
        2010-- --
        2009-- --
        2008-- $295,000
        2006-- --
        2005-- --
        2004-- --

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Central Downtown

        Getting around

        92 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        79 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Harrison
        • Middle: Lexington Trad
        • 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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