212 Washington Street, Frankfort, KY 40601

$905,000
Property Type: Residential Income Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Closed
Current Price: $905,000 List Date: 10/25/2025 Last Modified: 1/15/2026

Overview

Description

Buyers have an opportunity to own one of Downtown Frankfort's most historic and recently renovated homes. The Macklin House is located in the heart of Downtown Frankfort in what is known as the Corner of Celebrities. Built circa 1850 by George Macklin, a Frankfort coal operator and entrepreneur, this two-story brick, 6 bedroom, 4 bath home boasts a spacious 6,000 sq ft. of finished space. Purchased in 2017, the home underwent extensive renovations providing modern upgrades while maintaining the historic character both inside and out. The home, which previously served for decades as a law office for some of Frankfort's most respected attorneys, was converted into three separate suites with the main suite on the first floor and two nearly 1,500 sq. ft. suites on second floor. Each of the second-second floor suites have 2 bedrooms, 1 bath; and the main suite on the first floor has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and covers nearly 3,000 sq. ft. Current owners' upgrades include: replacement of electric ...

Listing Details MLS# 25504045

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Triplex

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2025-12-16
Purchase Contract Date
2025-11-01
Close Date
2025-12-15
Close Price
905000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Franklin
Street Number
212
Street Name
Washington
Street Suffix
Street
State
KY
Zip Code
40601
Directions
212 Washington St. Frankfort, KY 40601
Parcel Number
061-24-08-004.00

Contract

Original List Price
939900
Start Showing Date
2025-10-25
Listing Contract Date
2025-10-16
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/Acre
3759600
List Price/SqFt
156.65
Sold Price/Acre
3620000
Sold Price/SqFt
150.83
SP/LP
0.96

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
014 - Franklin County
Subdivision Name
Downtown
High School District
Frankfort Independent

Interior

Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
4
Living Area
6000
Living Area Source
Public Records
Bathrooms Half
0

More Information

Building

Year Built
1850
Stories Total
2
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Acres
0.25
Lot Size Square Feet
10890

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Buyers have an opportunity to own one of Downtown Frankfort's most historic and recently renovated homes. The Macklin House is located in the heart of Downtown Frankfort in what is known as the Corner of Celebrities. Built circa 1850 by George Macklin, a Frankfort coal operator and entrepreneur, this two-story brick, 6 bedroom, 4 bath home boasts a spacious 6,000 sq ft. of finished space. Purchased in 2017, the home underwent extensive renovations providing modern upgrades while maintaining the historic character both inside and out. The home, which previously served for decades as a law office for some of Frankfort's most respected attorneys, was converted into three separate suites with the main suite on the first floor and two nearly 1,500 sq. ft. suites on second floor. Each of the second-second floor suites have 2 bedrooms, 1 bath; and the main suite on the first floor has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and covers nearly 3,000 sq. ft. Current owners' upgrades include: replacement of electrical service with updated wiring; plumbing upgrades; replacement of HVAC in 2017 for the second-floor suites, and 2023 for the first-floor suite; replacement of the standing seam metal roof in 2024 meeting the National Park Service's standards and guidelines for preservation work, as well as copper half round gutters on the front of the home, among other upgrades. With flexible zoning, this property offers versatility and presents a generational opportunity to any prospective buyer.

Building and Property Details

Age of Roof
2024

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
call listing agent 502319-2125

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Second St
Middle Or Junior School
Second St Middle
High School
Frankfort
Tax Rate
1.68
Zoning Description
Commercial or Residential

Association/Community

Number Of Buildings
1
Number Of Units In Community
3
Number Of Units Total
3

Cooling

Electric
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Structure Type

Triplex
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes

Property Features

Cooling: Electric Heating: Electric; Natural Gas Possession: Negotiable Roof: Metal Structure Type: Triplex Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent
Listing Office: RO&CO Real Estate
Last Updated: January - 15 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.