116 Forest Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 (MLS# 26007830)

116 Forest Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

$1,275,000

one of 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor being used as an office

one of 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor with its own bathroom

Inside garage with built-in storage cabinets to keep everything neat & organized

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,911 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,275,000 List Date: 4/17/2026 Last Modified: 5/26/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled in the historic Bell Court neighborhood, this stunning classic home offers timeless character in a vibrant, community-focused setting—perfect for welcoming friends and neighbors from the comfort of your inviting front porch. Lovingly maintained, the home beautifully preserves its original features while incorporating thoughtful modern updates. Step into the spacious foyer, where you're greeted by elegant formal living and dining rooms. The well-appointed kitchen boasts a large granite island, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, and is complemented by a wet bar, full bath and a convenient laundry room with pantry storage. Upstairs, you'll find four en suite bedrooms, providing comfort and privacy for all. A two-car garage with built-in cabinetry ensures everything stays organized. Above the garage, a charming studio apartment with a kitchenette offers flexible space—perfect for guests, extended family, or a returning college student. Out back, unwind in your own ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26007830

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-26
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-20
Close Date: 2026-05-26
Close Price: 1275000
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: No

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 116
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: KY
Zip Code: 40508
Directions: Inbound E. Main, turn right on Forest Ave. The house is the first one on the right
Parcel Number: 13510650
Tax District: Yes

Contract

Original List Price: 1249900
Start Showing Date: 2026-04-17
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-27
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 319.59
Sold Price/SqFt: 326
SP/LP: 1.02

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 002 - Fayette County NE
Subdivision Name: Bell Court
High School District: Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 6
Above Grade Finished Area: 3911
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1281
Living Area: 3911
Living Area Source: Listing Agent Measured
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 5
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1910
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Square Feet: 5662.81
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Horse YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Nestled in the historic Bell Court neighborhood, this stunning classic home offers timeless character in a vibrant, community-focused setting—perfect for welcoming friends and neighbors from the comfort of your inviting front porch. Lovingly maintained, the home beautifully preserves its original features while incorporating thoughtful modern updates. Step into the spacious foyer, where you're greeted by elegant formal living and dining rooms. The well-appointed kitchen boasts a large granite island, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, and is complemented by a wet bar, full bath and a convenient laundry room with pantry storage. Upstairs, you'll find four en suite bedrooms, providing comfort and privacy for all. A two-car garage with built-in cabinetry ensures everything stays organized. Above the garage, a charming studio apartment with a kitchenette offers flexible space—perfect for guests, extended family, or a returning college student. Out back, unwind in your own private oasis. The patio area, shaded by a beautiful mature tree and enhanced with evening lighting, creates a serene retreat for relaxation or gatherings. This is more than a home-it is a lifestyle in one of the area's most charming historic neighborhoods. Minutes from Downtown, The University of Kentucky, Chevy Chase, and the Warehouse District. Being sold AS-IS, inspections welcome. Please give 4 hours notice to show.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Give 4 hours notice to show.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Bathroom 4 Level: Third
Bathroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Foyer Level: First
Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Utility Room Level: First
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bathroom 3: Yes
Bathroom 4: Yes
Bathroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 9614615.38

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Ashland
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.2638
Design Review District YN: Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Association/Community

Association YN: Yes
Association Mandatory YN: No
Association Fee: 25
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Self Cleaning Oven: Yes

Architectural Style

Craftsman: Yes

Association Amenities

None: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Other: Yes

Attic Features

Floored: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Insert: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Covered Porch: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Showing Considerations

Pet(s) on Premises: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Screens: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven Architectural Style: Craftsman Association Amenities: None Association Fee Includes: Other Attic Features: Floored; Walk-In Attic Basement: Full; Sump Pump; Unfinished Community Features: Park Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Stone; Wood Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric; Heat Pump Fencing: Privacy; Wood; Other Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Gas Log; Insert; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Wood Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Heat Pump; Natural Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Few Trees; Landscaped Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment Other Structures: Guest House Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway; Off Street Patio And Porch Details: Covered Porch; Front Porch Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Dimensional Style Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Screens; Skylight(s); Storm Window(s); Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bathroom 5; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Foyer	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Utility Room	First
Bathroom 1	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Primary Bathroom	Second
Bathroom 2	Second
Bathroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bathroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Third
Bathroom 4	Third
Bedroom 5	Second	Studio Apt over garage
Bathroom 5	Second	Studio Apt over garage
Kitchen	Second	Studio Apt over garage, Kitchenette

Documents

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition ›

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Updates ›

Listing Office: Turf Town Properties

Last Updated: May - 26 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.