147 Forest Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 (MLS# 22016445)

147 Forest Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

$999,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,085 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,152 Status: Closed

Current Price: $999,000 List Date: 7/25/2022 Last Modified: 8/25/2025

Overview

Description

Once in a lifetime an opportunity presents itself to own a piece of local history. Located in the tree canopied neighborhood of Bell Court; which is equal distance to the heart of downtown and the heart of Chevy Chase, sits one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Victorian architecture in Lexington. The property was meticulously restored and the interior has achieved the perfect balance of historic architectural features with modern renovations to create a truly harmonious living space. The iconic gingerbread wrap around porch welcomes you into the two-story foyer with grand staircase. Tons of natural light fill the living room with built-ins and spacious dining room with a Venetian glass chandelier. A 2-story contemporary addition includes a chef's kitchen and luxurious primary suite on the second floor. There are three additional generous sized bedrooms on the second floor each with unique, charming details. A finished third floor with 12+ feet ceilings is perfect for a family room ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 22016445

Listing Information

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

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2022-09-23
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-08-16
Close Date: 2022-09-22
Close Price: 999000
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: No

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 147
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: KY
Zip Code: 40508
Directions: Main Street outbound to left on Forest Avenue. Home is on the Left on the corner of Forest Ave and Skain Ave
Parcel Number: 16277190
Tax District: Yes

Contract

Original List Price: 1150000
Start Showing Date: 2022-07-25
Listing Contract Date: 2022-07-25
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 281.52
Sold Price/SqFt: 244.55
SP/LP: 0.87

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: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 4085
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1500
Living Area: 4085
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: Yes

Building

Year Built: 1891

Lot

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Acres: 0.2101
Lot Size Square Feet: 9152
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

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

Remarks

Public Remarks: Once in a lifetime an opportunity presents itself to own a piece of local history. Located in the tree canopied neighborhood of Bell Court; which is equal distance to the heart of downtown and the heart of Chevy Chase, sits one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Victorian architecture in Lexington. The property was meticulously restored and the interior has achieved the perfect balance of historic architectural features with modern renovations to create a truly harmonious living space. The iconic gingerbread wrap around porch welcomes you into the two-story foyer with grand staircase. Tons of natural light fill the living room with built-ins and spacious dining room with a Venetian glass chandelier. A 2-story contemporary addition includes a chef's kitchen and luxurious primary suite on the second floor. There are three additional generous sized bedrooms on the second floor each with unique, charming details. A finished third floor with 12+ feet ceilings is perfect for a family room with a powder room that feels like a present behind the custom doorway. Professionally designed with attention to every detail this home is a delight from the first step on the dazzling front porch.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 5473584.01

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Ashland
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.2727
Design Review District YN: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Attic Features

Finished: Yes
Permanent Stairs: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes
Pool: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Construction Materials

HardiPlank Type: Yes
Solid Masonry: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s): Yes

Fencing

Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Masonry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Other: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

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

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Carport: Yes
Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Showing Requirements

CBS Code: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Finished; Permanent Stairs Basement: Unfinished Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type; Solid Masonry Cooling: Electric; Zoned Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Tile; Other Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment Parking Features: Detached Carport; Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Dimensional Style; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Window Treatments Showing Requirements: CBS Code; Showing Service

Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.