511 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

$1,125,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,539 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 48,352 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,125,000 List Date: 10/27/2015 Last Modified: 8/27/2025

Overview

Description

Stunning Italianate Mansion with 4-story tower and copper roof on over 1 acre in the heart of Downtown! Zoned Residential & B2B Commercial with 12 parking spaces. Recognized as a Historic home by the BGT, it's on the U.S. Dept of Interiors National Registry of Historic Places. Open, spacious floorplan in Main & Guest house give possibility to more than the already configured Baths and Bedrooms. Amazing natural light! Ballroom chandeliers from original Phoenix Hotel illuminate the grand living and dining rooms. Intricate detail work throughout. The true Chef's kitchen offers double ovens, Thermadore range, stainless steel appliances and more! Adjacent to the kitchen is an elegant library & sitting area offering quiet retreats. Water system, rebuilt with 2in. Commercial copper pipes from street to house, and 4 Zoned HVAC, only some of the money saving features of this home. Basement storage & historic log cabin offer convenience and charm! Property Sold As-Is. Inspections welcome.

Listing Details MLS# 1523289

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2016-07-05T15:40:42Z
Status Change Timestamp
2016-07-05
Purchase Contract Date
2016-04-07
Close Date
2016-06-30
Close Price
1125000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
511
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Short
Street Suffix
Street
State
KY
Zip Code
40507
Directions
Westbound Main Street past Triangle Park. Right on Jefferson St. Right on Short St. House is on the left.
Parcel Number
04037300
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
1290000
Start Showing Date
2015-10-27
Listing Contract Date
2015-10-27
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
197.28
Sold Price/SqFt
172.04
SP/LP
0.87

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
2
Above Grade Finished Area
6539
Living Area
6539
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
No

Building

Year Built
1870

Lot

Lot Size Acres
1.11
Lot Size Square Feet
48351.64
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Stunning Italianate Mansion with 4-story tower and copper roof on over 1 acre in the heart of Downtown! Zoned Residential & B2B Commercial with 12 parking spaces. Recognized as a Historic home by the BGT, it's on the U.S. Dept of Interiors National Registry of Historic Places. Open, spacious floorplan in Main & Guest house give possibility to more than the already configured Baths and Bedrooms. Amazing natural light! Ballroom chandeliers from original Phoenix Hotel illuminate the grand living and dining rooms. Intricate detail work throughout. The true Chef's kitchen offers double ovens, Thermadore range, stainless steel appliances and more! Adjacent to the kitchen is an elegant library & sitting area offering quiet retreats. Water system, rebuilt with 2in. Commercial copper pipes from street to house, and 4 Zoned HVAC, only some of the money saving features of this home. Basement storage & historic log cabin offer convenience and charm! Property Sold As-Is. Inspections welcome.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
Second
Bathroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bonus Room Level
Third
Den Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
Second
Foyer Level
First
Great Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Utility Room Level
Second
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bathroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bonus Room
Yes
Den
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
1162162.16

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.1637
Design Review District YN
Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Other
Yes

Attic Features

Partially Floored
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Community Features

Park
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer
Yes
Stone
Yes

Cooling

Electric
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Fencing

Privacy
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Features

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

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Other
Yes

Foundation Details

Slab
Yes
Stone
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Lot Features

Many Trees
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Parking Features

Garage Faces Rear
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Showing Considerations

Pet(s) on Premises
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Other Attic Features: Partially Floored Basement: Crawl Space; Unfinished Community Features: Park; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Stone Cooling: Electric; Zoned Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Privacy; Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Other Foundation Details: Slab; Stone Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Many Trees; Wooded Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Negotiable Roof: Metal Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Storm Window(s); Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Great Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
Den
Dining Room
Family Room
Foyer
Great Room
Office
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Utility Room
Listing Office: RE/MAX Creative Realty
Last Updated: August - 27 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.