521 N Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, KY 40390

New Listing
$250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,318 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,056 Status: Active
Current Price: $250,000 List Date: 6/09/2026 Last Modified: 6/09/2026

Overview

Description

Calling all restoration enthusiasts, preservationists, and seasoned investors! Opportunities like this don't come around often. Situated on a generous 0.69-acre lot in the heart of Wilmore, this historic Colonial-style home is waiting for the right buyer to bring it back to life. This is not a cosmetic fixer-upper. The property requires extensive renovation and is best suited for those with the vision, resources, and expertise to undertake a significant restoration project. For the right person, however, the result could be extraordinary. Inside, you'll find over 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and an additional vanity room, along with a massive living room, spacious eat-in kitchen, abundant storage, original wood trim, historic architectural details, and multiple bedrooms featuring ensuite baths. A screened-in porch offers additional space to enjoy the property's peaceful setting. Adding to the property's appeal is a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath dwelling located on the ...

Listing Details MLS# 26013301

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-09

Address

County
Jessamine
Street Number
521
Street Direction Prefix
N
Street Name
Lexington
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40390
Zip +4
1134
Directions
US 68: Take US 68 to Lexington Rd into town. Home will be on the right. Wilmore: Main St to Lexington Rd, home will be on the left.
Parcel Number
024-10-09-002.00
Tax District
District B

Contract

Original List Price
250000
Start Showing Date
2026-06-09
Listing Contract Date
2026-06-06
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
75.35

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
009 - Jessamine County
Subdivision Name
Rural
High School District
Jessamine County - 9

Interior

Bedrooms Total
7
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
2
Above Grade Finished Area
3318
Below Grade Unfinished Area
515
Living Area
3318
Living Area Source
Plans
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
No
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0
Non-Compliant Total SqFt
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
No
Carport YN
Yes
Carport Spaces
2

Building

Year Built
9999
Home Warranty YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
0.69
Lot Size Square Feet
30056.4
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
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Calling all restoration enthusiasts, preservationists, and seasoned investors! Opportunities like this don't come around often. Situated on a generous 0.69-acre lot in the heart of Wilmore, this historic Colonial-style home is waiting for the right buyer to bring it back to life. This is not a cosmetic fixer-upper. The property requires extensive renovation and is best suited for those with the vision, resources, and expertise to undertake a significant restoration project. For the right person, however, the result could be extraordinary. Inside, you'll find over 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and an additional vanity room, along with a massive living room, spacious eat-in kitchen, abundant storage, original wood trim, historic architectural details, and multiple bedrooms featuring ensuite baths. A screened-in porch offers additional space to enjoy the property's peaceful setting. Adding to the property's appeal is a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath dwelling located on the lot, providing additional possibilities for future use. Conveniently located near downtown Wilmore, Asbury University, and Asbury Theological Seminary, with easy access to Nicholasville and approximately 15 minutes from Lexington, this property combines small-town charm with accessibility. Whether your vision is restoring a grand historic residence, creating a multi-generational living arrangement, or undertaking a one-of-a-kind investment project, this property offers a rare opportunity to preserve a piece of Wilmore's history. Property is being sold as-is. Please allow 7 days to be listed before reviewing offers.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Please schedule via ShowingTime or Call Listing Agent. No utilities are active at the property. Use extreme caution when viewing the property. Wooden ramps are deteriorated and may present a safety hazard. Agents and buyers are advised not to enter the basement due to safety concerns.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bathroom 3 Level
Second
Bathroom 4 Level
Second
Bathroom 5 Level
Second
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Other Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Utility Room Level
First
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bathroom 2
Yes
Bathroom 3
Yes
Bathroom 4
Yes
Bathroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
362318.84

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Wilmore
Middle Or Junior School
West Jessamine Middle School
High School
West Jess HS
Tax Rate
1.2907

Association/Community

Association YN
No

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Attic Features

Floored
Yes
Pull-Down Stairs
Yes
Roughed-In
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Exterior Entry
Yes
Interior Entry
Yes
Partial
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes
Stone
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
In-Law Floorplan
Yes
Primary First Floor
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes

Parking Features

Detached Carport
Yes
Driveway
Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Enclosed Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Showing Considerations

Electricity Not On
Yes
No Exterior Lighting
Yes
No Heat
Yes
No Interior Lighting
Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Short Sale
Yes
Third Party Approval
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Screens
Yes

Showing Requirements

Restricted Hours
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator; Vented Exhaust Fan Architectural Style: Colonial Attic Features: Floored; Pull-Down Stairs; Roughed-In Basement: Crawl Space; Exterior Entry; Interior Entry; Partial; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air; Electric Fencing: Chain Link Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Block; Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; In-Law Floorplan; Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Few Trees Other Structures: Guest House Parking Features: Detached Carport; Driveway Patio And Porch Details: Enclosed Deck; Front Porch Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Metal; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: Electricity Not On; No Exterior Lighting; No Heat; No Interior Lighting Special Listing Conditions: Short Sale; Third Party Approval Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Screens Showing Requirements: Restricted Hours; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bathroom 5; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 3; Kitchen; Living Room; Other; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Living Room First
Bedroom 1 First *Could also be formal dining room.
Bathroom 1 First
Kitchen First
Utility Room First
Other First *At back of home, mudroom
Primary Bedroom First
Bathroom 2 *Half bath in 1st floor primary
Bedroom 3 Second
Bathroom 4 Second
Bathroom 5 Second
Primary Bedroom Second
Bathroom 3 Second 2nd floor Hallway bath
Bathroom 4 Second 2nd floor bath (vanity/sink only)
Bathroom 5 Second 2nd floor primary bath
Living Room First 2nd building on property
Bathroom 1 First 2nd building on property
Bathroom 1 First 2nd building on property
Kitchen First 2nd building on property
Listing Office: Red 1 Realty
Last Updated: June - 09 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.