579 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (MLS# 26013475)

579 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

$800,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,897 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,586 Status: Active

Current Price: $800,000 List Date: 7/22/2026 Last Modified: 7/22/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own a piece of downtown Lexington history at 579 W Short Street. Ideally located in the heart of the city, this unique property places you within walking distance of Lexington's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and local attractions, offering the true downtown living experience. This three-story historic home is ready for its next chapter. The property has been extensively prepared for renovation, with much of the heavy lifting already completed, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, as well as excavation of the basement to create taller ceilings and expanded usable space. With the home gutted and ready for finishing, buyers have the unique opportunity to design and customize the interior to their own vision while preserving the character and charm of a historic downtown residence. Adding to the property's appeal is a detached two-car garage with a one-bedroom apartment above, offering excellent potential for rental income, guest quar ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26013475

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-22
Back on Market Date: 2026-07-22

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 579
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: Short
Street Suffix: Street
State: KY
Zip Code: 40507
Zip +4: 1262
Directions: W Main St to N Broadway. Turn onto W Short St. Property located at 579 W Short St on the left in Downtown Lexington. Minutes from Rupp Arena and the Distillery District.
Parcel Number: 11909600
Tax District: Yes

Contract

Original List Price: 800000
Start Showing Date: 2026-06-11
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-11
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Vacant
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 205.29

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 2590
Below Grade Finished Area: 1307
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2590
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1307
Living Area: 3897
Living Area Source: Public Records
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1850
Home Warranty YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.151
Lot Size Square Feet: 6586
Pool Private YN: No
View 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
Water Connected: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own a piece of downtown Lexington history at 579 W Short Street. Ideally located in the heart of the city, this unique property places you within walking distance of Lexington's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and local attractions, offering the true downtown living experience. This three-story historic home is ready for its next chapter. The property has been extensively prepared for renovation, with much of the heavy lifting already completed, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, as well as excavation of the basement to create taller ceilings and expanded usable space. With the home gutted and ready for finishing, buyers have the unique opportunity to design and customize the interior to their own vision while preserving the character and charm of a historic downtown residence. Adding to the property's appeal is a detached two-car garage with a one-bedroom apartment above, offering excellent potential for rental income, guest quarters, a home office, or mother-in-law suite. With valuable yard space, off-street parking, income-producing possibilities, and an unbeatable downtown location, this is a rare chance to create a one-of-a-kind residence or investment property in one of Lexington's most sought-after areas. Bring your vision and transform this historic gem into something truly extraordinary.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Call Agent

Room Types

Kitchen Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Kitchen: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 5333333.33

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Harrison
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Lafayette
Tax Rate: 1.2727
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Association/Community

Association YN: No

Attic Features

Access Only: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Partial: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Construction Materials

Solid Masonry: Yes
Stone: Yes
Other: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter: Yes
Stone: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Lot Features

Other: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Off Street: Yes
Other: Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Rear Patio: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Rubber: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Partial; Partially Finished; Sump Pump Construction Materials: Solid Masonry; Stone; Other Cooling: Electric Fencing: Privacy; Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Gas Log; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Wood; Other Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter; Stone Heating: Electric Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s) Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Other Other Structures: Guest House; Shed(s) Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Off Street; Other Patio And Porch Details: Rear Patio Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Rubber; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Showing Service Room Types: Kitchen; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Kitchen	First

Documents

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition ›

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite Realty

Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.