249 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

$2,628,000
Property Type: Commercial Lease Square Footage: 9,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,628,000 List Date: 4/13/2022 Last Modified: 9/03/2025

Overview

Description

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a gorgeous, Renovated, historic building Downtown Located at the corner of West Short and Market Streets, this mixed use building, zoned B2-B, offers a first floor restaurant/bar, second floor offices and third floor 2800 square foot residence. Parlay Social was established in 2011 as a prohibition themed restaurant, bar and live music venue. It was recognized as a Top 55 Bourbon Bar in the US by Bourbon Review Magazine. The sale of the business is included in the purchase price. The second level is leased for use as law offices. The third floor luxury penthouse residence is offered furnished and features 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths with elevator & rooftop access. The building shares a common area with Dudley's restaurant and 2 assigned parking spaces are behind the building. All plumbing, electric and HVAC have been upgraded in the last 10 years with a new roof in 2018. Owner has started a new venture and is ready to focus on it full time

Listing Details MLS# 22007069

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Office

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2022-04-13
Purchase Contract Date
2021-12-01
Close Date
2022-04-08
Close Price
2628000
Buyer Financing
Other

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
249
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Short
Street Suffix
Street
State
KY
Zip Code
40507
Parcel Number
38251520

Contract

Original List Price
3400000
Start Showing Date
2022-04-13
Listing Contract Date
2021-04-30
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Lease
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
SP/LP
0.77

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
001 - Fayette County NW
Subdivision Name
Downtown

Interior

Living Area
9000

More Information

Parking Information

Parking Total
5

Building

Stories Total
3
Year Built
1900

Lot

Lot Size Acres
0.08
Lot Size Square Feet
3485

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Fantastic opportunity to purchase a gorgeous, Renovated, historic building Downtown Located at the corner of West Short and Market Streets, this mixed use building, zoned B2-B, offers a first floor restaurant/bar, second floor offices and third floor 2800 square foot residence. Parlay Social was established in 2011 as a prohibition themed restaurant, bar and live music venue. It was recognized as a Top 55 Bourbon Bar in the US by Bourbon Review Magazine. The sale of the business is included in the purchase price. The second level is leased for use as law offices. The third floor luxury penthouse residence is offered furnished and features 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths with elevator & rooftop access. The building shares a common area with Dudley's restaurant and 2 assigned parking spaces are behind the building. All plumbing, electric and HVAC have been upgraded in the last 10 years with a new roof in 2018. Owner has started a new venture and is ready to focus on it full time

Tax & Legal

Zoning Description
B2-B
Directions
Located on the corner of West Short and Market Street

Association/Community

Accessibility Features YN
Yes

Parking Features

On Site
Yes
Paved
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Building Features

Elevator(s)
Yes

Business Type

Professional/Office
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Other
Yes

Lease Includes

Building(s)
Yes
Business
Yes
Equipment
Yes
Fixtures
Yes
Land
Yes
Leases
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Building Features: Elevator(s) Business Type: Professional/Office; Restaurant; Other Lease Includes: Building(s); Business; Equipment; Fixtures; Land; Leases Parking Features: On Site; Paved Possession: Negotiable Sewer: Public Sewer
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.