472 W 2nd Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (MLS# 26016618)

472 W 2nd Street, Lexington, KY 40507

$800,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,640 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,379 Status: Active

Current Price: $800,000 List Date: 7/19/2026 Last Modified: 7/23/2026

Overview

Description

Step into a piece of Lexington history where timeless architecture meets sophisticated modern living. Built in 1875 and inspired by the elegance of a mid-1700s Charleston, South Carolina residence, this remarkable 2,640-square-foot home is one of downtown's true architectural treasures. Completely renovated in 2017, every update was thoughtfully designed to preserve the home's irreplaceable character while seamlessly incorporating today's modern conveniences. Every room tells a story while providing the comfort and style today's buyers expect. To top it off LOCATION!!! Situated in one of downtown Lexington's most prestigious historic districts, you're just steps from everything that makes city living exceptional. Walk to Rupp Arena, acclaimed local restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping, coffee shops, entertainment, parks, and year-round events. Historic charm. Modern luxury. An unbeatable downtown lifestyle. Opportunities like this rarely come along.

Listing Details MLS# 26016618

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-18
Back on Market Date: 2026-07-18

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 472
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: 2nd
Street Suffix: Street
State: KY
Zip Code: 40507
Zip +4: 1055
Directions: From W Main Street, turn right onto S Broadway, then turn left onto W Second Street. Continue approximately 0.3 miles. 472 W Second Street will be on the left. Street parking is available.
Parcel Number: 15645000
Tax District: District 01

Contract

Original List Price: 800000
Start Showing Date: 2026-07-18
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-07
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 303.03

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Above Grade Finished Area: 2640
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 2640
Living Area: 2640
Living Area Source: Public Records
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 5
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1875
Home Warranty YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: Yes

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.1005
Lot Size Square Feet: 4379
Pool Private YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Horse YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Step into a piece of Lexington history where timeless architecture meets sophisticated modern living. Built in 1875 and inspired by the elegance of a mid-1700s Charleston, South Carolina residence, this remarkable 2,640-square-foot home is one of downtown's true architectural treasures. Completely renovated in 2017, every update was thoughtfully designed to preserve the home's irreplaceable character while seamlessly incorporating today's modern conveniences. Every room tells a story while providing the comfort and style today's buyers expect. To top it off LOCATION!!! Situated in one of downtown Lexington's most prestigious historic districts, you're just steps from everything that makes city living exceptional. Walk to Rupp Arena, acclaimed local restaurants, breweries, boutique shopping, coffee shops, entertainment, parks, and year-round events. Historic charm. Modern luxury. An unbeatable downtown lifestyle. Opportunities like this rarely come along.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Construction Details

Home Warranty Company: America's Preferred Warranty

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Showing time, call listing agent

Room Types

Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 7960199

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Harrison
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Lafayette
Tax Rate: 1.2638
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Association/Community

Association YN: No

Accessibility Features

Accessible Stairway: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Basement

Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Solid Masonry: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Exterior Features

Other: Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Masonry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Other: Yes

Laundry Features

Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped: Yes
Many Trees: Yes

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Enclosed Deck: Yes
Covered Patio: Yes
Rear Patio: Yes
Side Patio: Yes
Covered Porch: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: Yes

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Stairway Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Range; Refrigerator Basement: Unfinished Construction Materials: Solid Masonry Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Privacy Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Other Laundry Features: Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Landscaped; Many Trees Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Off Street Patio And Porch Details: Enclosed Deck; Covered Patio; Rear Patio; Side Patio; Covered Porch; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Side Porch Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent Room Types: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Kitchen	First
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Living Room	First
Living Room	Second

Documents

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite Realty

Last Updated: July - 23 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.