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Single family home for sale at 579 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 | MLS# 26013475 | Listing updated on 2026-07-22
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$800,000

Monthly Est:$3,982

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    5 Baths
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579 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507

$3,982/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1850

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.15 acre lot

  • $205/sq.ft

Description

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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  • Listing updated: July 22, 2026 at 11:30 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Brittany Taylor (859) 893-9010 | RE/MAX Elite Realty (859) 408-7922
  • Source: Lexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS-KY | MLS#: 26013475 Lexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS-KY

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Fayette County

  • City

    Lexington

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1850

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    3,897 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.15 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Lexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS

  • MLS Number

    26013475

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    102

  • Cumulative Days on Market

    1

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 5

Interior

  • Heating

    Electric

  • Flooring

    Wood, Other

  • Cooling

    Electric

  • Interior Features

    Entrance Foyer, Walk In Closet(s)

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1850

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    Stone, Other, Solid Masonry

  • Roof

    Rubber, Shingle

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Utilities & Energy

  • Parking Features

    Other, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Off Street

  • Basement

    Bath/stubbed, Partial, Partially Finished, Sump Pump

  • Fireplace Features

    Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Security Features

    Security System Owned

  • Utilities

    Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Other

  • Subdivision Name

    Downtown

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Patio, Porch, Rear Patio

Price History

DateEventPrice

07/22/2026

Source: mls_logoLexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS-KY #26013475

Listed for Sale

$800,000

$223/sqft

06/12/2026

Source: mls_logoLexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS-KY #26013475

Pending

$800,000 +6.67%

$223/sqft

04/22/2022

Source: mls_logoLexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS-KY #22003844

Price Increased

$750,000 +0.01%

$209/sqft

04/01/2022

Source: mls_logoLexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS-KY #22003844

Price Increased

$749,900 +212.46%

$209/sqft

02/01/2019

Source: mls_logoLexington Bluegrass AOR (Imagine) MLS-KY #1900875

Price Decreased

$240,000 -19.73%

$67/sqft

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