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
Status Change Timestamp
2016-08-19
Purchase Contract Date
2016-06-21
Close Date
2016-08-12
Close Price
970000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
468
Street Direction Prefix
N
Street Name
Limestone
State
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 Contract Date
2016-05-23
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
SP/LP
0.81

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
002 - Fayette County NE
Subdivision Name
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

Interior

Bathrooms Half
0

Lot

Lot Size Acres
0
Lot Size Square Feet
0

Special Listing Conditions

Standard
Yes

Property Features

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