436 W 6th Street, Lexington, KY 40508

$895,711
Property Type: Residential Income Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 5 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,896 Status: Closed
Current Price: $895,711 List Date: 2/01/2023 Last Modified: 8/26/2025

Overview

Description

**Photos of AWESOME Penthouse Unit coming soon!!** Fabulous investment opportunity! Known as The Bishop House, this 5 (possibly 6) unit historic multi-family home backs to Fayette Park, in the heart of downtown, just steps to West Sixth Brewing and County Club restaurant. Formerly the Episcopal Bishop's Mansion. Many recent updates over the last three decades including roof, electrical, HVAC, tuck-pointing, some kitchens & bathrooms. The top floor boasts a lofted living space with 2 bedrooms, office, open kitchen/vaulted family room, dining area, winding staircase to the loft, sitting room, full bathroom and walk-in pantry with laundry hookups, plus a private rooftop terrace. The 2nd floor features a former studio apt. now being utilized as a common laundry room, a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment and a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom unit. The main level features a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment and a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment with large living room, eat-in kitchen and private deck. Abundant ...

Listing Details MLS# 23001867

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Apartment

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2023-03-16
Purchase Contract Date
2023-02-04
Close Date
2023-03-16
Close Price
895711
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
436
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
6th
Street Suffix
Street
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
Broadway headed north, left on West Sixth Street, property is on the left. If you park in the lot, please do not block driveway. Plenty of street parking available as well.
Parcel Number
12163100

Contract

Original List Price
923711
Start Showing Date
2023-02-01
Listing Contract Date
2023-02-01
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Tenant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/Acre
2129347.63
Sold Price/Acre
2064801.75
SP/LP
0.97

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
8
Bathrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
0

More Information

Building

Year Built
1910
Stories Total
3

Lot

Lot Size Acres
0.4338
Lot Size Square Feet
18896

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
**Photos of AWESOME Penthouse Unit coming soon!!** Fabulous investment opportunity! Known as The Bishop House, this 5 (possibly 6) unit historic multi-family home backs to Fayette Park, in the heart of downtown, just steps to West Sixth Brewing and County Club restaurant. Formerly the Episcopal Bishop's Mansion. Many recent updates over the last three decades including roof, electrical, HVAC, tuck-pointing, some kitchens & bathrooms. The top floor boasts a lofted living space with 2 bedrooms, office, open kitchen/vaulted family room, dining area, winding staircase to the loft, sitting room, full bathroom and walk-in pantry with laundry hookups, plus a private rooftop terrace. The 2nd floor features a former studio apt. now being utilized as a common laundry room, a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment and a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom unit. The main level features a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment and a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment with large living room, eat-in kitchen and private deck. Abundant windows, beautiful trim work and tons of character. Live in one of the units while renting out the others, short or long term. 6 off-street parking spaces. Sold as-is, with inspections welcome. H-1.

Income and Expenses

Electric Expense
400
Gross Scheduled Income
51600
Water Sewer Expense
150

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Many of the tenants have been in the building for a number of years (one tenant has lived in three different units over 21 years!) The seller used to live on the top level, which is a very cool space and would make an amazing short term rental! All units are tenant occupied. #3 tenant is moving out March 1. Please provide at least 24 hour notice for showings. Must be preapproved or verification of funds provided prior to showings out of respect for the tenants. Units are currently under rented.

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.2846
Zoning Description
R-2 - TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

Association/Community

Number Of Buildings
1
Number Of Units Total
6

Cooling

Electric
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Parking Features

On Site
Yes
Open
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes
Rubber
Yes
Slate
Yes

Structure Type

Multi Family
Yes

Documents

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition
Yes

Property Features

Cooling: Electric Heating: Electric; Natural Gas Parking Features: On Site; Open Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Composition; Rubber; Slate Structure Type: Multi Family Documents: Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 26 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.