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$800,000
Monthly Est:$3,982
3 Beds
- 5 Baths
3 full baths + 2 half baths
3,897sqft
579 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507
$800,000
$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

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
07/22/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $800,000 $223/sqft |
06/12/2026 Source: | Pending | $800,000 +6.67% $223/sqft |
04/22/2022 Source: | Price Increased | $750,000 +0.01% $209/sqft |
04/01/2022 Source: | Price Increased | $749,900 +212.46% $209/sqft |
02/01/2019 Source: | Price Decreased | $240,000 -19.73% $67/sqft |
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