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.
For sale
$800,000
579 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507
3beds
3,897sqft
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
- 74 days |
- 672 |
- 14 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brittany Taylor 859-893-9010,
RE/MAX Elite Realty
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26013475
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: 7/22/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$3,791/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000$205/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Pending sale | $800,000$205/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+6.7%$205/sqft |
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| 4/20/2022 | Sold | $750,000+0%$192/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Pending sale | $749,900$192/sqft |
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| 3/22/2022 | Price change | $749,900-4.5%$192/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $785,000+227.1%$201/sqft |
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| 1/31/2019 | Sold | $240,000-19.7%$62/sqft |
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| 1/21/2019 | Pending sale | $299,000$77/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $299,000+18.7%$77/sqft |
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| 4/28/2000 | Sold | $252,000+20%$65/sqft |
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| 11/30/1997 | Sold | $210,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,039 | $811,800 |
| 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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Neighborhood: Central Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harrison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Lexington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Lafayette High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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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