141 Forest Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

$1,035,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,747 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,152 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,035,000 List Date: 11/01/2024 Last Modified: 12/11/2025

Overview

Description

Stunning historic home in sought-after Bell Court, meticulously restored with original hardwood floors, 10' ceilings, millwork, and featuring 3 gas fireplaces + original mantles. Chef's kitchen (Subzero refrigerator, 36'' Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher) + soapstone counters. Modern electric & plumbing, geothermal HVAC, and Rheem 80-gallon water heater (10/24). Primary 1st floor suite is a private retreat with adjoining sunroom, adjacent full bath & access to front porch. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms & additional full bath, with potential to expand the largest bedroom to include a sizable, unfinished attic. Finished basement is light-filled and spacious, with gas fireplace and full modern bath. Interior & exterior entrances make it ideal as guest/in-law quarters, or family room. Very large unfinished storage room. On a generous corner lot enclosed by a brick fence, this property has a gated driveway, oversized 2-car detached garage w carport, all sited at the very back, leaving landsca ...

Listing Details MLS# 24023087

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2025-01-13
Purchase Contract Date
2024-11-16
Close Date
2025-01-10
Close Price
1035000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
141
Street Name
Forest
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
Richmond Rd to Main St, Right on Forest Ave or Main St from Downtown, left of Forest Ave.
Parcel Number
16153900
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
1100000
Start Showing Date
2024-11-01
Listing Contract Date
2024-10-31
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
293.57
Sold Price/SqFt
276.22
SP/LP
0.94

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
3
Above Grade Finished Area
2860
Below Grade Finished Area
887
Above Grade Unfinished Area
233
Below Grade Unfinished Area
653
Living Area
3747
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
Yes
Carport Spaces
Yes

Building

Year Built
1910

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
0.2101
Lot Size Square Feet
9152
Pool Private YN
No
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Stunning historic home in sought-after Bell Court, meticulously restored with original hardwood floors, 10' ceilings, millwork, and featuring 3 gas fireplaces + original mantles. Chef's kitchen (Subzero refrigerator, 36'' Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher) + soapstone counters. Modern electric & plumbing, geothermal HVAC, and Rheem 80-gallon water heater (10/24). Primary 1st floor suite is a private retreat with adjoining sunroom, adjacent full bath & access to front porch. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms & additional full bath, with potential to expand the largest bedroom to include a sizable, unfinished attic. Finished basement is light-filled and spacious, with gas fireplace and full modern bath. Interior & exterior entrances make it ideal as guest/in-law quarters, or family room. Very large unfinished storage room. On a generous corner lot enclosed by a brick fence, this property has a gated driveway, oversized 2-car detached garage w carport, all sited at the very back, leaving landscaped yard uninterrupted. Elevated & private, enjoy the front wrap-around porch, screened back porch, spacious backyard w mature trees & paved pergola—perfect for entertaining!

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Listing agent accompanied. Schedule through ShowingTime.

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Floored; Walk-In Attic Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Walk-Out Access; Walk-Up Access Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; HardiPlank Type Cooling: Geothermal; Zoned Fencing: Privacy; Wood; Other Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Gas Log; Insert; Living Room Flooring: Concrete; Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Wooded Parking Features: Detached Carport; Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Faces Side; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Dimensional Style; Rubber Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Trees/Woods Water Heater: Electric; Geothermal Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Screens; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany; No Sign; Showing Service
Listing Office: The Brokerage
Last Updated: December - 11 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.