417 Fayette Park, Lexington, KY 40508

$885,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,568 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,732 Status: Closed
Current Price: $885,000 List Date: 4/01/2024 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

Discover a timeless treasure in the heart of downtown Lexington, a historical home that has stood the test of time! Meticulously preserved, this home sits on an impressive half acre, is a proud member of the National Register of Historical Places as well as the Bluegrass Trust of Historic Preservation (BGT), and was once the residence of a prominent horse breeder, Daniel Swigert. Built in 1889, the Swigert House was the first completed dwelling in Fayette Park. From the moment you arrive you will be in awe of the historical preservation this home displays. Standing tall at the entry of Fayette Park the all brick home is dominated by its 3 story round tower. Step into the grand hall and you are surrounded by the breathtaking Irish bog oak trimmings that lead to the intricately carved staircase. Preserved are the hardwood floors, solid wood pocket doors, and wood trims throughout. The owner has made many improvements, such as the installation of the high velocity air conditioning system ...

Listing Details MLS# 23006440

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2024-06-10T14:11:21Z
Status Change Timestamp
2024-07-23
Purchase Contract Date
2024-07-03
Close Date
2024-07-23
Close Price
885000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
1885.00

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
417
Street Name
Fayette
Street Suffix
Park
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
Take North Broadway past Transylvania University to Fayette Park. On the left one block past Fifth St.
Parcel Number
14372650
Tax District
01

Contract

Original List Price
1450000
Start Showing Date
2023-04-13
Listing Contract Date
2023-04-13
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
179.58
Sold Price/SqFt
158.94
SP/LP
0.89

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
5568
Below Grade Unfinished Area
2473
Living Area
5568
Living Area Source
Public Records
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
No
Carport YN
Yes
Carport Spaces
Yes

Building

Year Built
1900

Lot

Lot Size Acres
0.568
Lot Size Square Feet
24732
View YN
Yes
Waterfront 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
Discover a timeless treasure in the heart of downtown Lexington, a historical home that has stood the test of time! Meticulously preserved, this home sits on an impressive half acre, is a proud member of the National Register of Historical Places as well as the Bluegrass Trust of Historic Preservation (BGT), and was once the residence of a prominent horse breeder, Daniel Swigert. Built in 1889, the Swigert House was the first completed dwelling in Fayette Park. From the moment you arrive you will be in awe of the historical preservation this home displays. Standing tall at the entry of Fayette Park the all brick home is dominated by its 3 story round tower. Step into the grand hall and you are surrounded by the breathtaking Irish bog oak trimmings that lead to the intricately carved staircase. Preserved are the hardwood floors, solid wood pocket doors, and wood trims throughout. The owner has made many improvements, such as the installation of the high velocity air conditioning system. Priced to sell, make this histoical beauty the modern home of your dreams!!

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Showingtime / must be a pre-qualified buyer.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
1760387.32

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.2846

Association/Community

Association Mandatory YN
Yes
Association Fee Frequency
Annually

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds
Yes

Construction Materials

Solid Masonry
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s)
Yes

Fencing

Privacy
Yes
Wood
Yes
Other
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Hot Water
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Parking Features

Driveway
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Leased
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Screens
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes
Window Treatments
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 Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Construction Materials: Solid Masonry Cooling: Heat Pump Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Privacy; Wood; Other Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone; Other Heating: Hot Water; Natural Gas Interior Features: Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Composition; Shingle Security Features: Security System Leased Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Screens; Skylight(s); Storm Window(s); Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Showing Service
Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite Lexington
Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.