501 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508

$725,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed
Current Price: $725,000 List Date: 2/12/2016 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

According to an 1897 newspaper article, horseman Robert A Swigert built this house for his bride, Miss Mary Armstrong. This 2 1/2 story, four bay shingle style Victorian house has original details & incl black walnut, ash, heart pine & oak floors. Cherry wood, oak & poplar casework, wood work and trim were used to construct this open floor plan home. There are 4 bedrms,3 full bathrooms, formal dining room, formal living room, 2 sunrooms, large porch, 9 fireplaces-8 rebuilt-all different & gorgeous details & history. Original lot was purchased from the Fayette Park Company which was a part of our present day Historic Fayette Park. From 1921-1940 the house was the Rectory for Christ Church Episcopal. It is surrounded by Transylvania University and many more historic homes in Lexington's Downtown. Call me for your personal tour of this gorgeous home.

Listing Details MLS# 1602562

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2016-05-02T17:27:41Z
Status Change Timestamp
2016-05-02
Purchase Contract Date
2016-03-23
Close Date
2016-05-02
Close Price
725000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
-0-

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
501
Street Direction Prefix
N
Street Name
Broadway
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
North Broadway at Corner of 5th Street. Park on W Fifth St, or, Fayette Park off Brent Alley.
Parcel Number
12296400
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
839000
Start Showing Date
2016-02-12
Listing Contract Date
2016-02-12
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
186.44
Sold Price/SqFt
161.11
SP/LP
0.86

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 Unfinished Area
1500
Below Grade Unfinished Area
1900
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Living Area
0
Bathrooms Half
0
Above Grade Finished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2

Building

Year Built
1888

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
0.24
Lot Size Square Feet
10454.41
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
According to an 1897 newspaper article, horseman Robert A Swigert built this house for his bride, Miss Mary Armstrong. This 2 1/2 story, four bay shingle style Victorian house has original details & incl black walnut, ash, heart pine & oak floors. Cherry wood, oak & poplar casework, wood work and trim were used to construct this open floor plan home. There are 4 bedrms,3 full bathrooms, formal dining room, formal living room, 2 sunrooms, large porch, 9 fireplaces-8 rebuilt-all different & gorgeous details & history. Original lot was purchased from the Fayette Park Company which was a part of our present day Historic Fayette Park. From 1921-1940 the house was the Rectory for Christ Church Episcopal. It is surrounded by Transylvania University and many more historic homes in Lexington's Downtown. Call me for your personal tour of this gorgeous home.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
House has alarm. Listing agent must accompany. Please park on W. Fifth St or behind the garage.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bonus Room Level
First
Den Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Utility Room Level
First
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Den
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
3495833.33

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.2075
Design Review District YN
Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Attic Features

Floored
Yes
Permanent Stairs
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Up Access
Yes

Community Features

Park
Yes
Pool
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes

Construction Materials

Solid Masonry
Yes
Stone
Yes
Other
Yes

Fencing

Privacy
Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Masonry
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Parquet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Lot Features

Many Trees
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Rear
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Floored; Permanent Stairs Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Up Access Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Solid Masonry; Stone; Other Fencing: Privacy Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Parquet; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Many Trees Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Garage Faces Side; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
Den
Dining Room
Family Room
Foyer
Office
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Utility Room
Listing Office: Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty
Last Updated: August - 28 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.