317 S Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40508

$459,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,696 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,645 Status: Active
Current Price: $459,000 List Date: 4/16/2026 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Overview

Description

Own a piece of Lexington History-The Adam Rankin House Circa 1784. Rare opportunity to own what is believed to be Lexington's oldest houses. Rich in character and history this house offers timeless charm paired with modern conveniences. Inside a wide central hall separates a spacious kitchen with a fireplace on one side and a large living room with a fireplace on the other.Upstairs you will find three bedrooms-two featuring original fireplaces as well as a bathroom with an adjoining dressing room. Beautiful hardwood floors, original architectural details, and thoughtfully preserved historic features can be found throughout the house. Comfortably updated offering central heat and air, modern appliances, and recently renovated kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy a fenced backyard with a storage shed. Perfect for gardening or quiet relaxation. located in the heart of downtown lexington on historic Mill Street. Rupp Arena, the University of Kentucky, the convention center, restaurants and entertai ...

Listing Details MLS# 26008141

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2026-04-16

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
317
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Mill
Street Suffix
Street
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
East High Street to downtown...left on Mill Street..House is second house on right
Parcel Number
10913450
Tax District
01

Contract

Original List Price
459000
Start Showing Date
2026-04-16
Listing Contract Date
2026-04-16
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
270.64

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
001 - Fayette County NW
Subdivision Name
Downtown
High School District
Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
1696
Above Grade Unfinished Area
1696
Living Area
1696
Living Area Source
Public Records
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
4
Bathrooms Half
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1784
Home Warranty YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
Yes

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
0.084
Lot Size Square Feet
3645
Pool Private YN
No
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Horse YN
No

Utilities

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

Remarks

Public Remarks
Own a piece of Lexington History-The Adam Rankin House Circa 1784. Rare opportunity to own what is believed to be Lexington's oldest houses. Rich in character and history this house offers timeless charm paired with modern conveniences. Inside a wide central hall separates a spacious kitchen with a fireplace on one side and a large living room with a fireplace on the other.Upstairs you will find three bedrooms-two featuring original fireplaces as well as a bathroom with an adjoining dressing room. Beautiful hardwood floors, original architectural details, and thoughtfully preserved historic features can be found throughout the house. Comfortably updated offering central heat and air, modern appliances, and recently renovated kitchen and bathroom. Enjoy a fenced backyard with a storage shed. Perfect for gardening or quiet relaxation. located in the heart of downtown lexington on historic Mill Street. Rupp Arena, the University of Kentucky, the convention center, restaurants and entertainment center are all locate within feet of this unmatched location. Adam Rankin House is for anyone valuing history, character, and convenience-truly one of a kind.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Call Listing Agent Janie Pappas 859-361-2779

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
Second
Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
5464285.71

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.2643
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Association/Community

Association YN
Yes
Association Mandatory YN
No
Association Fee
0
Association Fee Frequency
Annually

Accessibility Features

Accessible Central Living Area
Yes
Accessible Common Area
Yes
Accessible Entrance
Yes
Accessible Hallway(s)
Yes
Accessible Kitchen
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin
Yes
Colonial
Yes

Association Amenities

None
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Other
Yes

Attic Features

Access Only
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Construction Materials

Log
Yes
Stone
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Features

Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Masonry
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Listing Terms

Lease Option
Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Security Features

Security System Leased
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Structure Type

Cabin
Yes
House
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Heater

Tankless
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Accessibility Features: Accessible Central Living Area; Accessible Common Area; Accessible Entrance; Accessible Hallway(s); Accessible Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Cabin; Colonial Association Amenities: None Association Fee Includes: Other Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Log; Stone; Wood Siding Cooling: Heat Pump Fencing: Partial; Wood Fireplace Features: Family Room; Kitchen; Masonry; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Listing Terms: Lease Option Lot Features: Few Trees Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Composition Security Features: Security System Leased Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: Cabin; House View: Neighborhood Water Heater: Tankless Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Bathroom 1 Second Full Bath
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Living Room First
Kitchen First
Foyer First
Living Room First
Foyer First
Listing Office: Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty
Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.