541 W Short Street 3, Lexington, KY 40507

$399,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,480 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,370 Status: Active
Current Price: $399,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 5/27/2026

Overview

Description

Incredible downtown location! Opera House Square is a gated community nestled in the heart of downtown and embodies the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience. Walk to downtown's best shopping, dining, and entertainment including Rupp Arena, Farmer's Market, The Opera House, Thursday Night Live, etc. First Floor living in this 2-story townhome includes a generous living room with a gas fireplace and built-in book cases, kitchen with a breakfast bar, dining room, & a half bath. Upstairs are two bedroom suites, each with a full bath; and a landing laundry area. The brick walled-patio off the living room assures outdoor privacy and security right in the heart of downtown Lexington! There's also a small shed for extra storage. This townhome is one of only a hand full in Opera House Square that is separated from adjacent units by concrete block walls, enhancing fire protection and eliminating sound.

Listing Details MLS# 26009705

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Townhouse

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2026-05-27T23:54:23Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-05-01

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
541
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Short
Street Suffix
Street
Unit Number
3
State
KY
Zip Code
40507
Directions
From Main Street turn right on Jefferson, right on Short Street, gated property entrance on the right.
Parcel Number
10003010
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
429000
Start Showing Date
2026-05-01
Listing Contract Date
2026-04-30
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
269.59

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
1480
Living Area
1480
Living Area Source
Public Records
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Above Grade Unfinished Area
0
Below Grade Unfinished Area
0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1981
Home Warranty YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
0.0544
Lot Size Square Feet
2370
Pool Private YN
No
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
Propane Not Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Incredible downtown location! Opera House Square is a gated community nestled in the heart of downtown and embodies the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience. Walk to downtown's best shopping, dining, and entertainment including Rupp Arena, Farmer's Market, The Opera House, Thursday Night Live, etc. First Floor living in this 2-story townhome includes a generous living room with a gas fireplace and built-in book cases, kitchen with a breakfast bar, dining room, & a half bath. Upstairs are two bedroom suites, each with a full bath; and a landing laundry area. The brick walled-patio off the living room assures outdoor privacy and security right in the heart of downtown Lexington! There's also a small shed for extra storage. This townhome is one of only a hand full in Opera House Square that is separated from adjacent units by concrete block walls, enhancing fire protection and eliminating sound.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Showing Time to schedule. Temporary gate code is 8899. Property is on the immediate right as you pull in the gate. Please park in space number 3 or guest parking.

Room Types

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

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
7980000

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.2638
Design Review District YN
No
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Association/Community

Association YN
Yes
Association Mandatory YN
Yes
Association Fee
180
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Trash Compactor
Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan
Yes
Washer
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Association Amenities

Other
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Sewer
Yes
Snow Removal
Yes
Trash
Yes

Attic Features

Pull-Down Stairs
Yes
Storage Only
Yes

Community Features

Park
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer
Yes

Cooling

Electric
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Fencing

Privacy
Yes
Other
Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room
Yes
Masonry
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Luxury Vinyl
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Foundation Details

Slab
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Upper Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Other
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Roof

Composition
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Structure Type

Multi Family
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Propane Not Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Propane Not Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Vented Exhaust Fan; Washer Architectural Style: Colonial Association Amenities: Other Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal; Trash Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs; Storage Only Community Features: Park Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Cooling: Electric Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Privacy; Other Fireplace Features: Living Room; Masonry Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Luxury Vinyl; Tile; Wood Foundation Details: Slab Heating: Heat Pump; Natural Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Other Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Negotiable Roof: Composition Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: Multi Family Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom First
Kitchen Second
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Bathroom 1 First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bathroom 2 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bathroom 3 Second
Listing Office: United Real Estate Bluegrass
Last Updated: May - 27 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.