251 S Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502

$850,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,052 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Closed
Current Price: $850,000 List Date: 2/18/2018 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

This stately residence on South Ashland, Zoned R-2, can easily accommodate a large family or a family with separate spacious apartment for income, care giver/house keeper or in laws suite. Flexible floor plan for optional uses of space. Separate entrances and plenty of off street parking. As a single family home there is plenty of space for adults and children with a fenced back yard, 2 car garage, off street parking for 4 additional cars an antique garden shed and lush easy care landscape with a quiet, private back yard. Built in 1913, this home offers over 5,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, functional pocket doors and original oak and heart pine floors. Updates include new roof, new hot water heater, interior paint, irrigation system, 2016 replacement of 1 of 3 HVAC systems and landscaping. Convenient location to Chevy Chase shops and restaurants, University Of KY and downtown Lexington.

Listing Details MLS# 1803183

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2018-08-31T16:12:02Z
Status Change Timestamp
2018-08-31
Purchase Contract Date
2018-07-15
Close Date
2018-08-31
Close Price
850000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
no

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
251
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Ashland
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
East Main Street outbound to right on South Ashland Avenue - house is located midway down the street on the right.
Parcel Number
10253600
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
949000
Start Showing Date
2018-02-17
Listing Contract Date
2018-02-17
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
187.85
Sold Price/SqFt
168.25
SP/LP
0.9

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
5052
Below Grade Unfinished Area
1702
Living Area
5052
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
This stately residence on South Ashland, Zoned R-2, can easily accommodate a large family or a family with separate spacious apartment for income, care giver/house keeper or in laws suite. Flexible floor plan for optional uses of space. Separate entrances and plenty of off street parking. As a single family home there is plenty of space for adults and children with a fenced back yard, 2 car garage, off street parking for 4 additional cars an antique garden shed and lush easy care landscape with a quiet, private back yard. Built in 1913, this home offers over 5,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, functional pocket doors and original oak and heart pine floors. Updates include new roof, new hot water heater, interior paint, irrigation system, 2016 replacement of 1 of 3 HVAC systems and landscaping. Convenient location to Chevy Chase shops and restaurants, University Of KY and downtown Lexington.

Room Types

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

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
2372500

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Cassidy
Middle Or Junior School
Morton
High School
Henry Clay
Tax Rate
1.2174
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Attic Features

Permanent Stairs
Yes

Basement

Partial
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Community Features

Park
Yes
Pool
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Features

Masonry
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes
Stone
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Primary First Floor
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Lot Features

Many Trees
Yes

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Permanent Stairs Basement: Partial; Unfinished Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Fencing: Chain Link; Wood Fireplace Features: Masonry Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block; Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Primary First Floor Levels: Two Lot Features: Many Trees Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Detached Garage Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Composition; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; 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
Utility Room
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 28 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.