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  • $631,800

    640 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40508

    3beds
    2,730sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1838
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $631,800 Zestimate®
    $231/sqft
    $2,995 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $631,800

    $588,000 - $689,000

    $2,995/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    If you're looking for your dream home in the heart of downtown Lexington, look no further. Located in the Western Suburb Historic District, this 21/2 story, 3 bed 2 full bathroom features original wood floors, tall windows and ceilings, interior brick, and gas fireplaces. Robert King and Macey Thwaits built this 3-bay Greek revival townhouse in 1838, it was completely restored in 1985. At that time a new kitchen wing was added featuring beautiful mosaic-style tile floors, vaulted ceilings, and lots of natural light! The updated master bath features heated tile floors. Sliding glass doors access a side porch perfect for grilling and accessing the courtyard-like garden. This beautiful space, made private by brick walls features newly installed hardscape and landscaping (seller put about 25K into backyard in 2019), a firepit, and rear alley access. Schedule your private showing today!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Heat pump
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,730 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 11943900

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1838

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lexington

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/24/2021Sold$440,000-7.4%$161/sqft
    Source: Imagine MLS #20101819 Report a problem
    4/11/2021Pending sale$475,000$174/sqft
    Source: Imagine MLS #20101819 Report a problem
    3/12/2021Price change$475,000-2.1%$174/sqft
    Source: Imagine MLS #20101819 Report a problem
    2/1/2021Listed for sale$485,000+45.9%$178/sqft
    Source: Imagine MLS #20101819 Report a problem
    5/27/2014Sold$332,500-5%$122/sqft
    Source: Imagine MLS #1406789 Report a problem
    4/19/2014Listed for sale$350,000-9.1%$128/sqft
    Source: Commonwealth Realty Group #1406789 Report a problem
    2/20/2013Listing removed$385,000$141/sqft
    Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1219522 Report a problem
    12/19/2012Price change$385,000-2.5%$141/sqft
    Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1219522 Report a problem
    10/16/2012Listed for sale$395,000-1%$145/sqft
    Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1219522 Report a problem
    9/18/2010Listing removed$399,000$146/sqft
    Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1008464 Report a problem
    7/10/2010Price change$399,000-3.9%$146/sqft
    Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1008464 Report a problem
    4/18/2010Listed for sale$415,000+50.9%$152/sqft
    Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1008464 Report a problem
    12/2/2005Sold$275,000+36.1%$101/sqft
    Source: Imagine MLS #516365 Report a problem
    10/26/1999Sold$202,000$74/sqft
    Source: Imagine MLS #9907557 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$5,441 $440,000
    2023$5,441 -3.2%$440,000
    2022$5,621 +32.3%$440,000 +32.3%
    2021$4,247 $332,500
    2020$4,247 $332,500
    2019$4,247 $332,500
    2018$4,247 +4.9%$332,500
    2017$4,048 +31.5%$332,500
    2015$3,078 $332,500 +17.6%
    2014$3,078 $282,800 +2.8%
    2012$3,078 $275,000
    2011-- --
    2010-- --
    2009-- --
    2008-- $275,000
    2006-- --
    2005-- --
    2004-- --

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Central Downtown

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Harrison
    • Middle: Lexington Trad
    • High: Lafayette

    Source: The 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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