541 W Short Street 3, Lexington, KY 40507

$394,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,480 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,370 Status: Active
Current Price: $394,000 List Date: 9/10/2026 Last Modified: 11/06/2026

Overview

Description

Downtown Lexington living with a private garden patio! Located in gated Opera House Square, 541 W Short Street Unit 3 combines a spacious two-story townhome layout with dining, entertainment, and green space close to home. Approximately 1.5 blocks from Gatton Park and moments from Rupp Arena, the Lexington Opera House, the Farmers Market, restaurants, and nightlife, this address puts the best of downtown within easy reach. Enjoy dinner out, catch a performance, or explore the Farmers Market, then return to your own enclosed, open-air brick patio. This inviting outdoor space offers room for morning coffee, outdoor dining, gardening, and evenings with friends. An outdoor storage shed adds practical convenience. Inside, the main level features an expansive living room with a gas fireplace and built-in shelving, a dedicated dining area, a kitchen with breakfast bar seating, and a guest half-bath. Upstairs, two bedroom suites each offer a private attached bathroom, with a conveniently loc ...

Listing Details MLS# 26024986

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Townhouse

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2026-11-02T14:39:01Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-09-10

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
541
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Short
Street Suffix
Street
Unit Number
3
Street Suffix Modifier
West
State
KY
Zip Code
40507
Zip +4
1259
Directions
From Main Street, turn right on Jefferson, turn right on West Short, property on left.
Parcel Number
10003010
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
399000
Start Showing Date
2026-09-10
Listing Contract Date
2026-09-10
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
266.22

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

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
0.054
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

Remarks

Public Remarks
Downtown Lexington living with a private garden patio! Located in gated Opera House Square, 541 W Short Street Unit 3 combines a spacious two-story townhome layout with dining, entertainment, and green space close to home. Approximately 1.5 blocks from Gatton Park and moments from Rupp Arena, the Lexington Opera House, the Farmers Market, restaurants, and nightlife, this address puts the best of downtown within easy reach. Enjoy dinner out, catch a performance, or explore the Farmers Market, then return to your own enclosed, open-air brick patio. This inviting outdoor space offers room for morning coffee, outdoor dining, gardening, and evenings with friends. An outdoor storage shed adds practical convenience. Inside, the main level features an expansive living room with a gas fireplace and built-in shelving, a dedicated dining area, a kitchen with breakfast bar seating, and a guest half-bath. Upstairs, two bedroom suites each offer a private attached bathroom, with a conveniently located laundry nook nearby. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, updated kitchen and bath light fixtures, and newly drywalled living room accents. Concrete-block separation walls are an additional feature of this unit. Ready for your personal updates, this downtown Lexington townhome offers an opportunity to customize an established home in a sought-after location. Bring your design ideas and create a space that pairs city convenience with a private outdoor retreat. HOA dues are $185, and the seller reports having paid a $5,000 association assessment. Schedule your showing to experience the layout, patio, and downtown setting in person.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Go and Show - Please Use Showingtime and turn off the lights.

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

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) Owner Pays: Common Area Maintenance; Management Parking Features: Off Street; Other Patio And Porch Details: Rear Patio Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Roof: Composition Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: Multi Family Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Showing Requirements: Call Listing Office; Show Anytime; 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: RE/MAX Elite Lexington
Last Updated: November - 06 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.