

579 W Short StreetLexington, KY 40507
Single Family · 3 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 2 Half Baths · 3,897 Sq. ft. | 0.15 Acres579 W Short Street Overview
- Time on Site:
- 19 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.
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
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
579 W Short Street Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
579 W Short Street History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass | Pending |
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| 6/11/2026Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass | June 11, 2026 |
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| 8/12/2025Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass | August 12, 2025 |
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| 8/12/2025Source: Imagine MLS/Bluegrass | August 12, 2025 |