467 W Second Street, Lexington, KY 40507

$968,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,194 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,137 Status: Closed
Current Price: $968,000 List Date: 5/17/2023 Last Modified: 8/26/2025

Overview

Description

Historically recognized both locally and Nationally. Become part of the detailed history alongside Abraham Lincoln who stayed here once upon a time. The underground railroad stopped here, marked by the now 200 year old towering Oak tree. The false wall and space in the basement still exists exactly as it did when built in 1843. Original details include 12' ceilings, massive pocket doors, plaster mouldings and original wood floors. The floor plan allows for large scale entertaining and separates public from private spaces. Currently used as a private residence, it once was Lexington's first Bed & Breakfast with 6 suites and owner's apartment. Use could be returned to a BNB, mutli-family, short term rental or a myriad of commercial uses. The apartment with separate entrance is ideal for college students, in-laws or a rental. Situated on more than a half acre, it's completely gated, private and offers possibilities for a pool. The 3 bay carriage house serves as a garage a ...

Listing Details MLS# 23008913

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2023-06-28
Purchase Contract Date
2023-06-14
Close Date
2023-06-28
Close Price
968000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
467
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Second
Street Suffix
Street
State
KY
Zip Code
40507
Directions
N. Broadway to W. Second, home on right side of street or Short St. to left on Bruce St. to W. Second St home straight ahead
Parcel Number
13898950

Contract

Original List Price
999000
Start Showing Date
2023-05-16
Listing Contract Date
2023-05-16
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
192.34
Sold Price/SqFt
186.37
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
6
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
5194
Below Grade Unfinished Area
2597
Living Area
5194
Basement YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1843

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
0.5082
Lot Size Square Feet
22137
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Historically recognized both locally and Nationally. Become part of the detailed history alongside Abraham Lincoln who stayed here once upon a time. The underground railroad stopped here, marked by the now 200 year old towering Oak tree. The false wall and space in the basement still exists exactly as it did when built in 1843. Original details include 12' ceilings, massive pocket doors, plaster mouldings and original wood floors. The floor plan allows for large scale entertaining and separates public from private spaces. Currently used as a private residence, it once was Lexington's first Bed & Breakfast with 6 suites and owner's apartment. Use could be returned to a BNB, mutli-family, short term rental or a myriad of commercial uses. The apartment with separate entrance is ideal for college students, in-laws or a rental. Situated on more than a half acre, it's completely gated, private and offers possibilities for a pool. The 3 bay carriage house serves as a garage and expansive driveway offers plenty of off street parking. Massive stand up attic and basement have potential for even more finished space.. Priced below current appraised value Seller has found another property. Furnishings can be made available.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Schedule in showing time. Listing agent will meet on site and tour the house with buyer and selling agent.

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Attic Features: Floored; Walk-In Attic Basement: Sump Pump; Unfinished Construction Materials: Solid Masonry; Wood Siding Cooling: Electric; Zoned Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Privacy; Wood; Other Flooring: Hardwood; Tile; Other Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Soaking Tub Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Negotiable Roof: Composition; Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service
Listing Office: Lifstyl Real Estate
Last Updated: August - 26 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.