472 W Second Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (MLS# 26010276)

472 W Second Street, Lexington, KY 40507

$834,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,640 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Active

Current Price: $834,900 List Date: 5/08/2026 Last Modified: 5/19/2026

Overview

Description

Timeless charm meets modern living in this beautifully reimagined circa-1875 Victorian-era home located in the heart of downtown Lexington. Offering 2,640 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 full baths, this home thoughtfully blends historic character with today's conveniences following an extensive 2016 renovation that created a more functional open floor plan while preserving original architectural details. Rich hardwood floors, exposed brick, tall ceilings, and abundant natural light complement the updated kitchen and inviting living spaces. The spacious layout provides flexibility for everyday living and entertaining alike. Outside, enjoy a private courtyard along with two covered rear patios that create the perfect setting for relaxing or hosting guests. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully restored historic home with modern updates in one of downtown Lexington's most desirable locations. Ideally situated for the urban enthusiast, this home offers unparalleled proximity to a vibran ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26010276

Listing Information

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

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-08

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 472
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: Second
Street Suffix: Street
State: KY
Zip Code: 40507
Directions: Main St, right on S Broadway, Left on W Second Street, and 472 will be on your left. Street parking only.
Parcel Number: 15645000
Tax District: 01

Contract

Original List Price: 834900
Start Showing Date: 2026-05-08
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-08
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 316.25

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Above Grade Finished Area: 2640
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1000
Living Area: 2640
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 5
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1875
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Size Square Feet: 4356
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Horse YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Timeless charm meets modern living in this beautifully reimagined circa-1875 Victorian-era home located in the heart of downtown Lexington. Offering 2,640 square feet, 4 bedrooms, and 3 full baths, this home thoughtfully blends historic character with today's conveniences following an extensive 2016 renovation that created a more functional open floor plan while preserving original architectural details. Rich hardwood floors, exposed brick, tall ceilings, and abundant natural light complement the updated kitchen and inviting living spaces. The spacious layout provides flexibility for everyday living and entertaining alike. Outside, enjoy a private courtyard along with two covered rear patios that create the perfect setting for relaxing or hosting guests. A rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully restored historic home with modern updates in one of downtown Lexington's most desirable locations. Ideally situated for the urban enthusiast, this home offers unparalleled proximity to a vibrant array of local restaurants, the historic Lexington Opera House, Rupp Arena, the innovative new Gatton Park, Town Branch, and the bustling Farmers Market.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Please use ShowingTime or call Listing Agent with any questions 859.221.2575. There will be 2 guest parking passes on the dresser to the left of the front door. Please make sure you put one in/on your car while viewing the property. Please make sure you return the parking permits.

Room Types

Kitchen Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Kitchen: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 8349000

Tax & Legal

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

Association/Community

Association YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Attic Features

Floored: Yes
Permanent Stairs: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
Solid Masonry: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes
Other: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden: Yes
Storm Door(s): Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Pillar/Post/Pier: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Upper Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Other: Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Covered Patio: Yes
Rear Patio: Yes
Covered Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes
Tankless: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Window Treatments: Yes

Showing Requirements

Restricted Hours: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Attic Features: Floored; Permanent Stairs; Walk-In Attic Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Solid Masonry; Wood Siding; Other Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Exterior Features: Garden; Storm Door(s) Fencing: Privacy; Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Great Room; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier; Stone; Wood Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Few Trees; Landscaped Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Other Patio And Porch Details: Covered Patio; Rear Patio; Covered Porch; Side Porch Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Heater: Gas; Tankless Water Source: Public Window Features: Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Restricted Hours; Showing Service Room Types: Kitchen; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Kitchen	First

Documents

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition ›

Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: May - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.