361 S Upper Street, Lexington, KY 40508 (MLS# 26010609)

361 S Upper Street, Lexington, KY 40508

$479,500

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,141 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,582 Status: Active

Current Price: $479,500 List Date: 5/12/2026 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

Add your chapter to the story of this iconic c. 1805 log cabin, 220 years after its construction. Thought to be the oldest surviving log residence in Lexington still on its original site, this two-story, two-bay clapboard-wrapped home offers a blend of early Kentucky heritage and downtown convenience. In 1994, the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation saved the structure from demolition, undertaking a careful restoration that preserved its integrity. Today, its rich character endures through hand-hewn logs, exposed beams, very old hardwoods, two brick fireplaces, and historic cabinetry including linen ''presses.'' An updated adjoining kitchen and bath retain traditional charm. Upstairs, a sunlit bedroom provides ample space for a sitting area beside the fireplace. French doors and limestone slab steps lead to the spacious rear greenspace - a coveted & rare feature for a downtown property. A stone pathway leads to a generous, private off-street parking area accessible from Mack's A ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26010609

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-12

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 361
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Upper
Street Suffix: Street
State: KY
Zip Code: 40508
Directions: S Upper St between Hight St and Maxwell St. Parking Access: Broadway inbound, Right on Maxwell, Left on Mack's Alley (right after Dudley Square), parking pad will be on your right.
Parcel Number: 16605600
Tax District: 01

Contract

Original List Price: 479500
Start Showing Date: 2026-05-12
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-12
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 420.25

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 004 - Fayette County SW
Subdivision Name: South Hill
High School District: Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 1141
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 230
Living Area: 1141
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1805
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.1511
Lot Size Square Feet: 6582
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

Remarks

Public Remarks: Add your chapter to the story of this iconic c. 1805 log cabin, 220 years after its construction. Thought to be the oldest surviving log residence in Lexington still on its original site, this two-story, two-bay clapboard-wrapped home offers a blend of early Kentucky heritage and downtown convenience. In 1994, the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation saved the structure from demolition, undertaking a careful restoration that preserved its integrity. Today, its rich character endures through hand-hewn logs, exposed beams, very old hardwoods, two brick fireplaces, and historic cabinetry including linen ''presses.'' An updated adjoining kitchen and bath retain traditional charm. Upstairs, a sunlit bedroom provides ample space for a sitting area beside the fireplace. French doors and limestone slab steps lead to the spacious rear greenspace - a coveted & rare feature for a downtown property. A stone pathway leads to a generous, private off-street parking area accessible from Mack's Alley. Recent enhancements include a remodeled bath, exterior painting, new heat pump, a new Bosch dishwasher, and a handcrafted storm door by Bourbon Millworks. Design review district.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Please use ShowingTime or call listing agents with questions.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 3173395.1

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Harrison
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Lafayette
Tax Rate: 1.2583
Design Review District YN: Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Association/Community

Association YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Concrete: Yes
Crawl Space: Yes
Interior Entry: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes
Pool: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Construction Materials

Log: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room: Yes
Masonry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Parking Features

Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes
Shingle: Yes
Other: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

Cabin: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Vented Exhaust Fan; Washer Basement: Concrete; Crawl Space; Interior Entry; Sump Pump Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Log; Wood Siding Cooling: Electric Fireplace Features: Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Electric; Forced Air Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Dimensional Style; Shingle; Other Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: Cabin View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Bathroom 1	First	Full Bath
Bedroom 1	Second
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Living Room	First
Primary Bedroom	Second

Documents

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition ›

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.