449 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508

$949,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,588 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Closed
Current Price: $949,000 List Date: 5/02/2022 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

Beautifully renovated and decorated historic home downtown! Nothing has been left untouched - new roof, dual zone HVAC, electric service, drywall, the woodwork was removed, stripped/repaired and replaced, restored stained glass and amazing center stained glass oculus, kitchen, baths and flooring. Features include a first floor master suite complete with sitting room and state of the art bath, gorgeous chef's kitchen with large butler's pantry, living, dining, family and breakfast room on the sun porch. The second level offers an additional master suite with another bedroom/bath and family sitting area surrounding the oculus. The 2 car garage is accessed from a rear alley and the yard is fully fenced. Convenient to everything downtown, the University of KY and Transylvania University. This is the greatest house for entertaining - come see this amazing property!

Listing Details MLS# 22008672

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2022-09-28
Purchase Contract Date
2022-07-19
Close Date
2022-09-28
Close Price
949000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
no

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
449
Street Direction Prefix
N
Street Name
Limestone
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
Main Street downtown to right on Limestone - after Fourth Street house is on the left hand side of the road.
Parcel Number
16242300
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
949000
Start Showing Date
2022-05-02
Listing Contract Date
2022-05-02
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
206.84
Sold Price/SqFt
206.84
SP/LP
Yes

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
4588
Below Grade Unfinished Area
2420
Living Area
4588
Basement YN
Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1890

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
0.28
Lot Size Square Feet
12197
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

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

Remarks

Public Remarks
Beautifully renovated and decorated historic home downtown! Nothing has been left untouched - new roof, dual zone HVAC, electric service, drywall, the woodwork was removed, stripped/repaired and replaced, restored stained glass and amazing center stained glass oculus, kitchen, baths and flooring. Features include a first floor master suite complete with sitting room and state of the art bath, gorgeous chef's kitchen with large butler's pantry, living, dining, family and breakfast room on the sun porch. The second level offers an additional master suite with another bedroom/bath and family sitting area surrounding the oculus. The 2 car garage is accessed from a rear alley and the yard is fully fenced. Convenient to everything downtown, the University of KY and Transylvania University. This is the greatest house for entertaining - come see this amazing property!

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
3389285.71

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.2727
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Attic Features

Access Only
Yes

Basement

Partial
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Construction Materials

HardiPlank Type
Yes
Solid Masonry
Yes
Other
Yes

Cooling

Electric
Yes

Fencing

Wood
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Primary First Floor
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

One and One Half
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

View

Other
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Partial; Unfinished Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type; Solid Masonry; Other Cooling: Electric Fencing: Wood Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Natural Gas Interior Features: Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Parking Features: Detached Garage Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer View: Other Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Showing Service
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 28 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.