273 S Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502

$1,234,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,336 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,909 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,234,000 List Date: 3/05/2019 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

This simplified Richardsonian house was built for Dr. John & Mary Oldham in 1889. After one hundred years of use and abuse the present owners purchased the property and after a two-year rebuild with steel beams, new windows, wiring, plumbing and state-of-the-art 21st Century mechanicals the house has combined the best of Victorian splendor with clean light filled modern rooms perfect for today's lifestyles. High ceilings, huge windows, gleaming original hardwood, exceptional woodwork combined with custom fitted cabinets and storage & 8 working fireplaces. Main cherry-wood staircase soars to 3rd floor with media room, fireplace, spacious bedroom and full bath. The granite and cherry open plan kitchen with fireplace and garden room compliments the large formal rooms. Zoned geothermal mechanicals, low voltage lighting, luxurious spa-like baths, 2nd fl. terrace overlooks .48 acre of landscaped garden, 3-car; 2-story garage with WC, utilities & roughed in kitchen & bath.

Listing Details MLS# 1904282

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2019-07-26T16:50:41Z
Status Change Timestamp
2019-07-26
Purchase Contract Date
2019-05-29
Close Date
2019-07-26
Close Price
1234000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
none

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
273
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Ashland
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
West side of Ashland Avenue between High Street and Central/Fincastle.
Parcel Number
11713150

Contract

Original List Price
1300000
Start Showing Date
2019-03-05
Listing Contract Date
2019-03-05
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
243.63
Sold Price/SqFt
231.26
SP/LP
0.95

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
3
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
5336
Below Grade Unfinished Area
1648
Living Area
5336
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3

Building

Year Built
1889

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
0.48
Lot Size Square Feet
20908.82
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Underground Utilities
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
This simplified Richardsonian house was built for Dr. John & Mary Oldham in 1889. After one hundred years of use and abuse the present owners purchased the property and after a two-year rebuild with steel beams, new windows, wiring, plumbing and state-of-the-art 21st Century mechanicals the house has combined the best of Victorian splendor with clean light filled modern rooms perfect for today's lifestyles. High ceilings, huge windows, gleaming original hardwood, exceptional woodwork combined with custom fitted cabinets and storage & 8 working fireplaces. Main cherry-wood staircase soars to 3rd floor with media room, fireplace, spacious bedroom and full bath. The granite and cherry open plan kitchen with fireplace and garden room compliments the large formal rooms. Zoned geothermal mechanicals, low voltage lighting, luxurious spa-like baths, 2nd fl. terrace overlooks .48 acre of landscaped garden, 3-car; 2-story garage with WC, utilities & roughed in kitchen & bath.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
24 hours notice requested. alarm; Listing agent must accompany

Room Types

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

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
2708333.33

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Ashland
Middle Or Junior School
Morton
High School
Henry Clay
Tax Rate
1.2774
Design Review District YN
Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Attic Features

Access Only
Yes

Basement

Partial
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Walk-Up Access
Yes

Community Features

Park
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes

Construction Materials

Solid Masonry
Yes
Other
Yes

Cooling

Electric
Yes
Geothermal
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s)
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes
Partial
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room
Yes
Factory Built
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas Log
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Masonry
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Marble
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Geothermal
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
In-Law Floorplan
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Lot Features

Many Trees
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes
Garage Faces Rear
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 3 Days
Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style
Yes
Flat
Yes
Metal
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Underground Utilities; Electricity Connected; Underground Utilities Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Partial; Sump Pump; Walk-Up Access Community Features: Park; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Solid Masonry; Other Cooling: Electric; Geothermal; Zoned Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Chain Link; Partial; Privacy Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Factory Built; Family Room; Gas Log; Great Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Marble; Tile Foundation Details: Stone; Other Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Geothermal; Zoned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Many Trees; Wooded Other Structures: Guest House Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Faces Rear; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio Possession: Close Plus 3 Days Roof: Dimensional Style; Flat; Metal; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Great Room; 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
Great Room
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.