1700 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502

$3,600,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 6,631 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 135,472 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,600,000 List Date: 2/03/2020 Last Modified: 8/25/2025

Overview

Description

Lexington's finest federal revival estate designed by renowned architect Robert McMeekin is situated on over 3 acres in the heart of Lexington - walking distance to downtown, University of Kentucky, Kroger field, shops and boutique restaurants. The entry into this grand estate begins as you drive along the stone stacked wall and turn in at the long front circular drive amid mature trees, providing privacy and seclusion. Well known as the most coveted home in central Lexington for it's history and the most exceptional remodel and redesign to date, you will be overwhelmed with the extraordinary attention to detail and its sensational livability-- perfect for entertaining at its best, oversized pool with exquisite guest home, breathtaking gardens, basketball court and so much more. The modern and luxurious features created in this estate paired with the character and charm of the 1940's bring forth a synergy between the new and the old that is fluid and extraordinary.

Listing Details MLS# 20002461

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2020-07-01T17:44:54Z
Status Change Timestamp
2020-07-01
Purchase Contract Date
2020-05-19
Close Date
2020-06-30
Close Price
3600000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
none

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
1700
Street Name
Tates Creek
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
The McMeekin Estate is located between McMeekin and the Enclave
Parcel Number
24341600
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
3999000
Start Showing Date
2020-02-03
Listing Contract Date
2020-02-03
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
603.08
Sold Price/SqFt
542.9
SP/LP
0.9

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
003 - Fayette County SE
Subdivision Name
McMeekin
High School District
Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total
7
Bathrooms Total
7
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
2
Above Grade Finished Area
5493
Below Grade Finished Area
1138
Living Area
6631
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

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

Building

Year Built
1939

Lot

Lot Size Acres
3.11
Lot Size Square Feet
135471.72
Pool Private YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Lexington's finest federal revival estate designed by renowned architect Robert McMeekin is situated on over 3 acres in the heart of Lexington - walking distance to downtown, University of Kentucky, Kroger field, shops and boutique restaurants. The entry into this grand estate begins as you drive along the stone stacked wall and turn in at the long front circular drive amid mature trees, providing privacy and seclusion. Well known as the most coveted home in central Lexington for it's history and the most exceptional remodel and redesign to date, you will be overwhelmed with the extraordinary attention to detail and its sensational livability-- perfect for entertaining at its best, oversized pool with exquisite guest home, breathtaking gardens, basketball court and so much more. The modern and luxurious features created in this estate paired with the character and charm of the 1940's bring forth a synergy between the new and the old that is fluid and extraordinary.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
LA Accompany

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bathroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Den Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Recreation Room Level
Lower
Utility Room Level
Lower

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Underground Utilities; Electricity Connected; Underground Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Other Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs Basement: Crawl Space; Partial; Partially Finished Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Other Cooling: Electric; Geothermal; Zoned Fencing: Privacy; Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Family Room; Gas Log; Gas Starter; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Marble; Tile; Other Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Electric; Geothermal; Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Primary First Floor; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: One; One and One Half Lot Features: Many Trees; Secluded; Wooded Other Equipment: Home Theater Other Structures: Guest House Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Garage Faces Side Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Private Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle; Wood Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Recreation Room; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bedroom 1
Den
Dining Room
Family Room
Foyer
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Recreation Room
Utility Room
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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