Beautifully renovated 1880s historic shot gun home in the heart of downtown Lexington, KY. Located in the Western Suburb, one of the oldest and most colorful neighborhoods in Lexington. This home is a dream come true! Fully renovated, the entire house is updated with beautiful and thoughtful detail. Original flooring and a repurposed fireplace add charm to this delightful historic home. Modern kitchen appliances, fully equipped kitchen, zone heating and cooling, and floor to ceiling subway tile shower. The second full bathroom features a re-glazed historic mini cast iron clawfoot tub. The home was completely taken down to studs in 2017, new roof, new windows, new plumbing (in and out), new electric, newer HVAC. The renovation was coordinated with city/state inspectors as well as the historical preservation team and a certificate of completeness was issued. This home is in the H1 historic overlay.
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Sold for $299,900
$299,900
580 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507
2beds
756sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$313,100 Zestimate®
$397/sqft
$1,341 Estimated rent
Home value
$313,100
$288,000 - $341,000
$1,341/mo
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New windowsRepurposed fireplaceNew roofModern kitchen appliancesFully equipped kitchenHistoric shot gun homeZone heating and cooling
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Listed by:
Mina D Mattone 859-420-1135,
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty,
S Alexander Lennon 859-608-8025,
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Null Non-Member
Non-Member Office
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 24025934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Description: Full Bath
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Description: Full Bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Blinds
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 756
- Total interior livable area: 756 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 756
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 11623400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lexington
- Subdivision: Downtown
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2025 | Sold | $299,900$397/sqft |
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| 12/23/2024 | Contingent | $299,900$397/sqft |
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| 12/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900+27.6%$397/sqft |
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| 5/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/18/2024 | Price change | $1,550-6.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650-8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/2/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 11/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/31/2022 | Price change | $1,800-10%$2/sqft |
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| 10/18/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,000$3/sqft |
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| 3/28/2022 | Sold | $235,000$311/sqft |
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| 3/18/2022 | Pending sale | $235,000+173.3%$311/sqft |
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| 5/5/2017 | Sold | $86,000-14%$114/sqft |
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| 3/30/2017 | Pending sale | $100,000$132/sqft |
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| 3/21/2017 | Price change | $100,000-9.1%$132/sqft |
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| 2/13/2017 | Price change | $110,000-8.3%$146/sqft |
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| 1/17/2017 | Price change | $120,000-50%$159/sqft |
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| 12/29/2016 | Price change | $240,000-18.6%$317/sqft |
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| 10/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $295,000+1084.7%$390/sqft |
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| 11/3/2014 | Sold | $24,900-44.7%$33/sqft |
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| 10/17/2009 | Listing removed | $45,000$60/sqft |
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| 9/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $45,000$60/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,906 | $235,000 |
| 2023 | $2,906 +137% | $235,000 +144.8% |
| 2022 | $1,226 | $96,000 |
| 2021 | $1,226 | $96,000 |
| 2020 | $1,226 | $96,000 |
| 2019 | $1,226 +11.6% | $96,000 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $1,099 -2.2% | $86,000 -6.8% |
| 2017 | $1,124 +303.2% | $92,300 +47.7% |
| 2015 | $279 | $62,500 |
| 2014 | $279 | $62,500 +151% |
| 2012 | $279 | $24,900 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $24,900 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
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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- Fayette County
- Lexington
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- 580 W Short St
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