227 S Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502

$1,350,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 7,464 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,350,000 List Date: 4/07/2017 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

Stately beauty on South Ashland Avenue! With one of the most gorgeous entry foyers in Lexington, this home is perfect for entertaining! Featuring hardwood floors, spacious rooms and high ceilings, the first floor offers a living room with access to a side porch, family room, dining room, kitchen and den, currently used as an office. The elegant stair leading to the second level features the master suite, 3 additional bedrooms, bath and a sun filled converted sleeping porch with windows across the back. Finished space on the third level could be converted to an upstairs study or den. The lower level features a rec room with a pool table, wine cellar and laundry area. Enjoy an afternoon glass of tea on the back lawn under the gazebo! Located near the University of KY, downtown Lexington and within walking distance to great restaurants, shopping and parks!

Listing Details MLS# 1707362

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2017-06-01T19:49:28Z
Status Change Timestamp
2017-06-01
Purchase Contract Date
2017-04-10
Close Date
2017-06-01
Close Price
1350000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
no

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
227
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Ashland
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
East Main Street to South Ashland Avenue. House is located on the right in the middle of the block.
Parcel Number
13460200
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
1490000
Start Showing Date
2017-04-07
Listing Contract Date
2017-04-07
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
199.62
Sold Price/SqFt
180.87
SP/LP
0.91

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
4
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
2
Above Grade Finished Area
5764
Below Grade Finished Area
1700
Below Grade Unfinished Area
596
Living Area
7464
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2

Building

Year Built
1913

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
0.4
Lot Size Square Feet
17424.02
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Stately beauty on South Ashland Avenue! With one of the most gorgeous entry foyers in Lexington, this home is perfect for entertaining! Featuring hardwood floors, spacious rooms and high ceilings, the first floor offers a living room with access to a side porch, family room, dining room, kitchen and den, currently used as an office. The elegant stair leading to the second level features the master suite, 3 additional bedrooms, bath and a sun filled converted sleeping porch with windows across the back. Finished space on the third level could be converted to an upstairs study or den. The lower level features a rec room with a pool table, wine cellar and laundry area. Enjoy an afternoon glass of tea on the back lawn under the gazebo! Located near the University of KY, downtown Lexington and within walking distance to great restaurants, shopping and parks!

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
Second
Bathroom 2 Level
Lower
Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bonus Room Level
Third
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Recreation Room Level
Lower
Utility Room Level
Lower
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bathroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Recreation Room
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
3725000

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Cassidy
Middle Or Junior School
Morton
High School
Henry Clay
Tax Rate
1.2179
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Attic Features

Finished
Yes
Permanent Stairs
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes

Community Features

Park
Yes
Pool
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes

Construction Materials

Stucco
Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Showing Requirements

Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Attic Features: Finished; Permanent Stairs Basement: Full; Partially Finished Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Stucco Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Parking Features: Attached Garage Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Recreation Room; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
Dining Room
Family Room
Foyer
Office
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Recreation Room
Utility Room
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 28 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.