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628 West Short Street Lexington, KY 40508
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Key Details
Sold Price $825,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,118 sqft
Price per Sqft $264
Subdivision Downtown
MLS Listing ID 25006553
Sold Date 05/29/25
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1810
Lot Size 4,543 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Price below appraisal. Welcome to this stunning Federal-style home, meticulously restored to preserve its historic charm. Built in 1810 by John W. Russell, this home is full of character, showcasing original ash floors and distinctive architectural details. The main level features a living room with built-in shelving around a fireplace with a custom mantle, a bedroom wing with a full bath, a dining area, and a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Blue Star gas stove, and a bay window overlooking the breathtaking backyard. Upstairs, you'll find a cozy den with a wet bar, second-floor laundry, and two spacious bedrooms with soaring ceilings, each offering walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms. The landscaped yard boasts brick patios, a gate leading to a one-car parking spot, and a historic smokehouse. Ideally situated in the heart of downtown, this home offers easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, entertainment, and the upcoming 9-acre Town Branch Commons.
Location
State KY
County Fayette
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space
Interior
Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Security System Owned, Dining Area, Bedroom First Floor, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Electric
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Living Room
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Storm Door(s), Patio
Parking Features Off Street, Other
Fence Privacy, Wood, Other
Community Features Park
Waterfront Description No
View Y/N Y
View Neighborhood, Trees
Roof Type Composition,Shingle
Handicap Access No
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Design Review District
Story Two
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Harrison
Middle Schools Lexington Trad
High Schools Lafayette
School District Fayette County - 1
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