238 E Fourth Street, Lexington, KY 40508

$309,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,663 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,726 Status: Active
Current Price: $309,000 List Date: 9/06/2026 Last Modified: 9/18/2026

Overview

Description

This historic home has just gotten more attainable, and it's full of character and potential. Original heart pine floors, ornate mantels, and a stained-glass bathroom window hint at the craftsmanship of another era, waiting for the right owner to bring it fully back to life. A dramatic spiral staircase leads to the second-floor primary suite, offering over 400 sq. ft. of space, a full bath, and its own mini-split heating and cooling. Two additional bedrooms round out the main level, one featuring built-in armoire closets that convey with the home. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a gas range, with a stackable washer and dryer tucked into a custom cabinet. Outside, mature trees shade a spacious backyard, plus a 12x12 workshop/storage shed wired with electricity, great for projects or extra storage. Located just minutes from Transylvania University, the Living Arts & Science Center, the Limestone corridor, and Downtown Lexington's shops and restaurants, this is a rar ...

Listing Details MLS# 26024520

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2026-09-12T23:12:44Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-09-05

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
238
Street Direction Prefix
E
Street Name
Fourth
Street Suffix
Street
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Zip +4
1516
Directions
From downtown (right) north on MLK up to 4th Street (by Living Arts and Science) - make a RIGHT on 4th street. House on right (across from Silver Maple). Latitude: 38.048336 Longitude: -84.487907
Parcel Number
13557900
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
320000
Start Showing Date
2026-09-05
Listing Contract Date
2026-09-03
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
185.81

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
002 - Fayette County NE
Subdivision Name
Downtown
High School District
Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Above Grade Finished Area
1663
Living Area
1663
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1908
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Appraiser
Lot Size Acres
0.0855
Lot Size Square Feet
3726
Pool Private YN
No
View YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
This historic home has just gotten more attainable, and it's full of character and potential. Original heart pine floors, ornate mantels, and a stained-glass bathroom window hint at the craftsmanship of another era, waiting for the right owner to bring it fully back to life. A dramatic spiral staircase leads to the second-floor primary suite, offering over 400 sq. ft. of space, a full bath, and its own mini-split heating and cooling. Two additional bedrooms round out the main level, one featuring built-in armoire closets that convey with the home. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a gas range, with a stackable washer and dryer tucked into a custom cabinet. Outside, mature trees shade a spacious backyard, plus a 12x12 workshop/storage shed wired with electricity, great for projects or extra storage. Located just minutes from Transylvania University, the Living Arts & Science Center, the Limestone corridor, and Downtown Lexington's shops and restaurants, this is a rare opportunity to invest in a piece of the city's history. Bring your vision, and make it your own. Furniture is negotiable. Note: a few listing photos are virtually staged to showcase the home's potential.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Vacant go and show. Use combo box code is 0000

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bathroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Den Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Gas Range Architectural Style: Craftsman Attic Features: Storage Only Basement: Crawl Space Community Features: Park Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Cooling: Electric Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Living Room; Masonry Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Vinyl Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Other Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Lot Features: Many Trees Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Other Patio And Porch Details: Front Porch; Rear Porch Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows; Screens; Storm Window(s); Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Show Anytime Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Kitchen First
Bathroom 1 First Full Bath
Den First
Bedroom 1 First
Dining Room First
Living Room First
Bedroom 2 First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bathroom 2 Second

Documents

Listing Office: Indigo & Co
Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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