Coming soon, showings begin February 20th! Beautifully maintained and updated Hollywood craftsman offering two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, generously sized living spaces and a two car detached garage! Step on to the spacious front porch and enter into the light and bright living room with gleaming hardwood floors, lots of windows and beautiful fireplace. Just beyond you'll find the formal dining room which opens to the kitchen with center island, abundance of counter and cabinet space and gas range. The sunken rear living room offers tall ceilings and opens to the backyard with two car garage. There are two spacious bedrooms and two full baths on the first floor as well. The lower level and attic are both unfinished and provide plenty of storage space. Many updates include new roof (2025), HVAC (2021), water heater (2024), interior gas lines (2024), washer and dryer (2021) and kitchen appliances (2019). The location cannot be beat as it is within walking distance of many restaurants and shops in Chevy Chase, UK and downtown.
Sold for $535,000
$535,000
704 Melrose Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
2beds
1,605sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$538,400 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$2,355 Estimated rent
Home value
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Beautiful fireplaceSpacious front porchTwo car detached garagePlenty of storage spaceKitchen with center islandGas rangeTall ceilings
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Listing updated:
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:
Karen Deprey, 211048
Lifstyl Real Estate
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26002809
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,605
- Total interior livable area: 1,605 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,605
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12311700
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Solid Masonry
- Foundation: Slab, Stone
- Roof: Composition,Dimensional Style,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hollywood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $333/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $407,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,037
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $535,000-2.7%$333/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #26002809 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$343/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #26002809 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$343/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #26002809 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+93.7%$343/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #26002809 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2014 | Sold | $284,000$177/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #1410954 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $284,000+51.1%$177/sqft |
Source: Estate Source, LLC #1410954 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2006 | Sold | $188,000+15.7%$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2004 | Sold | $162,500$101/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #408395 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,037 | $407,300 |
| 2023 | $5,037 +19.4% | $407,300 +23.4% |
| 2022 | $4,217 | $330,100 |
| 2021 | $4,217 | $330,100 |
| 2020 | $4,217 | $330,100 |
| 2019 | $4,217 +16.2% | $330,100 +16.2% |
| 2018 | $3,628 +4.9% | $284,000 |
| 2017 | $3,457 +48.5% | $284,000 |
| 2015 | $2,328 | $284,000 +36.5% |
| 2014 | $2,328 | $208,000 |
| 2012 | $2,328 | $208,000 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $188,000 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon-Hollywood-Montclair
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cassidy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Morton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Henry Clay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cassidy
- Middle: Morton
- High: Henry Clay
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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