2650 Bowman Mill Road, Lexington, KY 40513

$2,491,000
Property Type: Farm Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 7,212 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,576,689 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,491,000 List Date: 10/07/2022 Last Modified: 9/03/2025

Overview

Description

Sealed Bid Auction – Selling Without Reserve – Bids Due October 31st, 2022. Inspection times October 8, 15, and 22, 10am – 2pm or by appointment. We are honored to have been selected to market and sell at AUCTION, this Kentucky Historic Landmark and surrounding 150± acre horse farm (please note listing price is PVA valuation used as a guide price). In 1781, the Bowman family settled here, building the present mansion c. 1830-1850. In 1912, the property was purchased by Emilie Todd Helm, sister-in-law of Abraham Lincoln. Located just off Harrodsburg Road in Fayette County Kentucky, the property consists of over 150 acres of improved horse farm land with important fertile soils. The mansion is spectacular, with 14ft ceilings, original hardwood floors, chandeliers, gardens, and more. the farm improvements include 37 stalls in 2 horse barns, 3 large fields, and 12 paddocks. Do not miss this opportunity to own one of the most historic and notable properties in all of Kentucky! ...

Listing Details MLS# 22022254

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Farm

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2023-01-15
Purchase Contract Date
2022-11-01
Close Date
2022-12-21
Close Price
2491000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Auction Sale
Concessions Comments
no

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
2650
Street Name
Bowman Mill
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40513
Parcel Number
24646900

Contract

Original List Price
2886700
Start Showing Date
2022-10-07
Listing Contract Date
2022-10-07
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Tenant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/Acre
19119.75
List Price/SqFt
400.26
Sold Price/Acre
16498.87
Sold Price/SqFt
345.4
SP/LP
0.86

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
004 - Fayette County SW
Subdivision Name
Rural

Interior

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Above Grade Finished Area
7212
Living Area
7212
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes

Lot

Lot Size Acres
150.98
Lot Size Square Feet
6576689
Lot Size Dimensions
1980x3650
Conservation Easement YN
Yes
View YN
Yes

Utilities

Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Propane
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Sealed Bid Auction – Selling Without Reserve – Bids Due October 31st, 2022. Inspection times October 8, 15, and 22, 10am – 2pm or by appointment. We are honored to have been selected to market and sell at AUCTION, this Kentucky Historic Landmark and surrounding 150± acre horse farm (please note listing price is PVA valuation used as a guide price). In 1781, the Bowman family settled here, building the present mansion c. 1830-1850. In 1912, the property was purchased by Emilie Todd Helm, sister-in-law of Abraham Lincoln. Located just off Harrodsburg Road in Fayette County Kentucky, the property consists of over 150 acres of improved horse farm land with important fertile soils. The mansion is spectacular, with 14ft ceilings, original hardwood floors, chandeliers, gardens, and more. the farm improvements include 37 stalls in 2 horse barns, 3 large fields, and 12 paddocks. Do not miss this opportunity to own one of the most historic and notable properties in all of Kentucky! Bidder packets will be available to qualified buyers upon request on October 7th. Inspection times October 8, 15, and 22, 10am – 2pm or by appointment.

Land Details

Farm With House YN
Yes

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent

Tax & Legal

Tax Rate
1.0686
Zoning
AR
Directions
From Harrodsburg Road take Military Pike to Old Harrodsburg Road and take the next left onto Bowman Mill. Property is a half a mile up the road on the right

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Fencing

Plank
Yes
V-Mesh
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes
Propane Tank Owned
Yes

Horse Amenities

Barn
Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

View

Farm
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Current Use

Horses
Yes

Possible Use

Horses
Yes
Residential
Yes

Housing

Main
Yes

Possession Auxiliary Dwelling

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Possession Farm Land

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Possession Main House

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes
Call Listing Office
Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes

Documents

Aerial Photo
Yes
Other
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Propane; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Propane; Water Connected Architectural Style: Colonial Current Use: Horses Fencing: Plank; V-Mesh Flooring: Hardwood Heating: Hot Water; Propane Tank Owned Horse Amenities: Barn Housing: Main Interior Features: Entrance Foyer Levels: Two Lot Features: Gentle Sloping Possession Auxiliary Dwelling: Close Of Escrow Possession Farm Land: Close Of Escrow Possession Main House: Close Of Escrow Possible Use: Horses; Residential Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House View: Farm Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Call Listing Office; Listing Agent Must Accompany Documents: Aerial Photo; Other

Room Information

Room Name
Dining Room
Listing Office: Biederman Real Estate
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.