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.
| MLS # | 26013475 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1850 |
| Days On Site | 89 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX Elite Realty | Brittany Taylor |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 5 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,897 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Acreage | 0.15 |
| Rooms Total | 2 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Electric |
| Heating | Electric |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Interior Features | Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Roof | Rubber, Shingle |
|---|---|
| Security Features | Security System Owned |
| Construction Materials | Stone, Other, Solid Masonry |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter, Stone |
| Lot Features | Other |
| Fencing | Privacy, Wood |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Other, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Off Street |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| State | KY |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette |
| City | Lexington |
| Zip Code | 40507 |
| Area | 001 Fayette County NW |
| Subarea | Fayette County NW |
| Community Name | Downtown |
| School District | Fayette County |
| Elementary School | Harrison |
| High School | Lafayette |
| Listing VS Median (in Downtown) | |
Price: $800,000 low | high Med: $225,000 sqft: 3,897 low | high Med: 3,028 $ / sqft: $205 low | high Med: $87 On site: 89 low | high Med: 52 | |
| State | KY |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette |
| City | Lexington |
| Zip Code | 40507 |
| Area | 001 Fayette County NW |
| Subarea | Fayette County NW |
| Community Name | Downtown |
| School District | Fayette County |
| Elementary School | Harrison |
| High School | Lafayette |
| Listing VS Median (in Downtown) | |
Price: $800,000 low | high Med: $225,000 sqft: 3,897 low | high Med: 3,028 $ / sqft: $205 low | high Med: $87 On site: 89 low | high Med: 52 | |