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
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
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
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.
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.