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579 W Short StreetLexington, KY 40507

Single Family · 3 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 2 Half Baths · 3,897 Sq. ft. | 0.15 Acres
$800,000 Pending

579 W Short Street Overview

Time on Site:
18 days
Visits:
1

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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579 W Short Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 3,897
  • Price/Sq.ft. $205
  • Lot 0.15 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: false

School Information

  • Elementary School: Harrison
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
  • High School: Lafayette

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1850

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Fayette
  • MLS Area Major: 001 - Fayette County NW
  • MLS Area Minor: 001 - Fayette County NW
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown

General Information

  • Parcel Number: 11909600
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: true

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Building Interior

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2590.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1307.0
  • Building Area Total: 3897.0

General Information

  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room,Gas Log,Living Room,Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Other,Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter,Stone
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 3897.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Security Features: Security System Owned

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Detached Garage,Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Other,Garage Faces Rear

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.151
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6586.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • View: false
  • Waterfront: false

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Attached Garage: false
  • Construction Materials: Other,Stone,Solid Masonry
  • Roof: Rubber,Shingle
  • Structure Type: House

General Information

  • Carport: false
  • Fencing: Privacy,Wood
  • Horse: false
  • Other Structures: Guest House,Shed(s)
  • Pool Private: false
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Water Connected

579 W Short Street Neighborhood

Community

40507 (Lexington) Demographics

51
Median Age
4,014
Population Density (per sq. mile)
61%
College Educated
$31,146
Estimated Median Income
368
Estimated Total Home Owners
903
Estimated Total Renters
29% / 71%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
1
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

579 W Short Street Monthly Cost

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579 W Short Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$792,373
Average List Price
$429
Average Price per Square Foot
1
Properties Sold
70
Average Days on Market
23
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

579 W Short Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/12/2026Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass Status Change
Pending
6/11/2026Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass Added to Database
June 11, 2026
8/12/2025Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass Added to Database
August 12, 2025
8/12/2025Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass Added to Database
August 12, 2025