468 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508

$970,000
Property Type: Residential Income Status: Closed
Current Price: $970,000 List Date: 5/25/2016 Last Modified: 8/26/2025

Overview

Description

Before its demolition in the 1950s, this was the famous site of Thorn Hill, the birthplace of John C. Breckenridge, who served as Vice-President under President James Buchanan, among other political roles. Located on the corner the historic Mulberry Hill of North Limestone, this 16-unit apartment building was fully renovated in 2013 and stays occupied all the time by young professional residents. Each 1br/1ba unit includes a washer/dryer combo and tenants pay their own utilities. Great parking and a community garden are a big plus.

Listing Details MLS# 1610941

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2016-08-19T10:24:31Z
StatusChangeDate
2016-08-19
Contract Acceptance Date
2016-06-21
Sold Date
2016-08-12
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale

Address

County
Fayette
Street #
468
St Dir
N
Street
Limestone
State/Province
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
North on limestone, property is on the right just before 5th street.
Parcel Number
13114475

Contract

Original List Price
1200000
Start Showing Date
2016-05-23
Listing Price
1200000
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
SP/LP
0.81

Tax Legal

Area
002 - Fayette County NE
Subdivision/Condo
Downtown

Building

Year Built
1966

Remarks

Public Remarks
Before its demolition in the 1950s, this was the famous site of Thorn Hill, the birthplace of John C. Breckenridge, who served as Vice-President under President James Buchanan, among other political roles. Located on the corner the historic Mulberry Hill of North Limestone, this 16-unit apartment building was fully renovated in 2013 and stays occupied all the time by young professional residents. Each 1br/1ba unit includes a washer/dryer combo and tenants pay their own utilities. Great parking and a community garden are a big plus.

More Information

Tax & Legal

Zoning Description
R-3

Association/Community

Number Of Buildings
1
Number Of Units Total
16

Lot

Lot Size Square Feet
0

Property Features

Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Listing Office: Urban Toolbox Real Estate
Last Updated: August - 26 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.