$800,000
 $4,295 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

579 W Short Street,Lexington, KY 40507

Lexington, KY 40507

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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.

Details

MLS #26013475
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1850
Days On Site89
Listing Provided ByRE/MAX Elite Realty | Brittany Taylor

Features

Bed(s)3
Bath(s) 5 Total
SQ Feet3,897
Garage2
BasementY
Acreage0.15

Interior

Rooms Total2
CoolingElectric
HeatingElectric
Heating Yes / NoYes
Cooling Yes / NoYes
Interior FeaturesEntrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

RoofRubber, Shingle
Security FeaturesSecurity System Owned
Construction MaterialsStone, Other, Solid Masonry
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter, Stone
Lot FeaturesOther
FencingPrivacy, Wood

Parking

Garage Yes / NoYes
Attached Garage Yes / NoNo
Parking FeaturesOther, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Off Street

Utilities

UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
SewerPublic Sewer

Area Information

StateKY
CountyFayette
CityLexington
Zip Code40507
Area001 Fayette County NW
SubareaFayette County NW
Community NameDowntown
School DistrictFayette County
Elementary SchoolHarrison
High SchoolLafayette
Listing VS Median (in Downtown)
Price:
$800,000
low | high
Med:
$225,000
100% of Average
sqft:
3,897
low | high
Med:
1,880
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$205
low | high
Med:
$120
91.700465425532% of Average
On site:
89
low | high
Med:
44
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 40507

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StateKY
CountyFayette
CityLexington
Zip Code40507
Area001 Fayette County NW
SubareaFayette County NW
Community NameDowntown
School DistrictFayette County
Elementary SchoolHarrison
High SchoolLafayette
Listing VS Median (in Downtown)
Price:
$800,000
low | high
Med:
$225,000
100% of Average
sqft:
3,897
low | high
Med:
1,880
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$205
low | high
Med:
$120
91.700465425532% of Average
On site:
89
low | high
Med:
44
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Nearby Listings (Within 1/10 mile)
Price: $600K - $1M
sqft: 2,500 - 4,500
Nearby Listings Property ImageNearby Listings Details
472 W Second Street Property Photo 1
$785,000
472 W Second Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Listing Updated: August 26, 2026 at 9:28:59 PM PDT