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
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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!
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.
