218 S Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502

$995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,894 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,344 Status: Closed
Current Price: $995,000 List Date: 7/13/2023 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

The Pink House is on the market for the first time in nearly 35 years! If you have ever wanted to live on grand South Ashland Avenue, this would be your chance. Situated on an almost half an acre lot, the grand 2 story stuccoed house with a wrap around front porch is ready for the next owners to bring it back to its original glory! According to the Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory '' the house appears to have been built in the mid 1880''s then altered after the turn of the century. '' ''Its a charming Eastlake house which has been altered but retains its charm. Built as part of the development of Woodland subdivision.'' Spacious and light filled rooms with soaring ceilings and original hardwoods throughout; a kitchen which is the width of the house and faces out over the large backyard; it has four large bedrooms all on the second floor with two full baths, another full bath on the first floor with formal living and dining room and a large office or library off the good sized f ...

Listing Details MLS# 23013223

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2023-08-11
Purchase Contract Date
2023-07-18
Close Date
2023-08-10
Close Price
995000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
218
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Ashland
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
Richmond Road to S. Ashland
Parcel Number
15363800
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
995000
Start Showing Date
2023-07-13
Listing Contract Date
2023-07-13
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
255.52
Sold Price/SqFt
255.52
SP/LP
Yes

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
3
Above Grade Finished Area
3894
Living Area
3894
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
9999
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
0.49
Lot Size Square Feet
21344
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access 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
The Pink House is on the market for the first time in nearly 35 years! If you have ever wanted to live on grand South Ashland Avenue, this would be your chance. Situated on an almost half an acre lot, the grand 2 story stuccoed house with a wrap around front porch is ready for the next owners to bring it back to its original glory! According to the Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory '' the house appears to have been built in the mid 1880''s then altered after the turn of the century. '' ''Its a charming Eastlake house which has been altered but retains its charm. Built as part of the development of Woodland subdivision.'' Spacious and light filled rooms with soaring ceilings and original hardwoods throughout; a kitchen which is the width of the house and faces out over the large backyard; it has four large bedrooms all on the second floor with two full baths, another full bath on the first floor with formal living and dining room and a large office or library off the good sized front hall. there is a large barn like ''garage'' which will need restoration. It is definitely the ''grand dame'' of South Ashland awaiting her next act to begin! Property being sold as is with. inspections welcomed.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
2030612.24

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Cassidy
Middle Or Junior School
Morton
High School
Henry Clay
Tax Rate
1.2846
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Attic Features

Pull-Down Stairs
Yes

Basement

Interior Entry
Yes
Partial
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Construction Materials

Stucco
Yes

Cooling

Electric
Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s)
Yes

Fencing

Wood
Yes

Fireplace Features

Great Room
Yes
Masonry
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

One and One Half
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes
Dimensional Style
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

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; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs Basement: Interior Entry; Partial; Unfinished Construction Materials: Stucco Cooling: Electric Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Wood Fireplace Features: Great Room; Masonry Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Parking Features: Detached Garage Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Composition; Dimensional Style Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Skylight(s); Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Showing Service
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 28 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.