585 S Upper Street 147, Lexington, KY 40508

$285,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 860 Status: Active
Current Price: $285,000 List Date: 5/21/2026 Last Modified: 5/21/2026

Overview

Description

If you are reading this, odds are you are a parent of a UK student, or are a UK student hoping your parents will get you out of the dorm before the fall semester starts. Let's get some basics out of the way: **This is a BARGAIN for a 2 bedroom condo. **It is on the edge of campus so walking to class is easy. **You get one assigned parking spot PLUS one in the general parking lot, saving you the cost and hassle of getting a UK permit. **The $220/month dues covers water, sewer, internet and trash. You only have your personal electric bill. **The building is secure. **Indoor and outdoor bike racks. **Lots of food, entertainment and shops within a 2 minute walk and a 15 minute walk to downtown/Rupp Arena. (Students-if your parents are on the fence about buying a condo for you, let them know they can stay here occasionally for UK games and use your extra parking spot!) Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what makes this building so cool. It is a legit loft conversion. Thi ...

Listing Details MLS# 26011623

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Condominium

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2026-05-21

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
585
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Upper
Street Suffix
Street
Unit Number
147
State
KY
Zip Code
40508
Directions
The building is on the corner of South Upper and Bolivar. Park along the street on either side.
Parcel Number
38155410
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
285000
Start Showing Date
2026-05-21
Listing Contract Date
2026-05-21
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
331.4

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
004 - Fayette County SW
Subdivision Name
South Hill
High School District
Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
860
Living Area
860
Living Area Source
Public Records
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
No
Bathrooms Half
0
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
2006
Floor Number
Yes
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Pool Private YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Horse YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0
Lot Size Square Feet
0

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
If you are reading this, odds are you are a parent of a UK student, or are a UK student hoping your parents will get you out of the dorm before the fall semester starts. Let's get some basics out of the way: **This is a BARGAIN for a 2 bedroom condo. **It is on the edge of campus so walking to class is easy. **You get one assigned parking spot PLUS one in the general parking lot, saving you the cost and hassle of getting a UK permit. **The $220/month dues covers water, sewer, internet and trash. You only have your personal electric bill. **The building is secure. **Indoor and outdoor bike racks. **Lots of food, entertainment and shops within a 2 minute walk and a 15 minute walk to downtown/Rupp Arena. (Students-if your parents are on the fence about buying a condo for you, let them know they can stay here occasionally for UK games and use your extra parking spot!) Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what makes this building so cool. It is a legit loft conversion. This was the Liggett & Myer Tobacco Warehouse. It was built in 1904 and retains much of its OG patina and charisma.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
The lockbox is on a handrail along the brick wall to the left of the red side entry door. Lockbox number is 65. To enter building, place the key fob near the electronic box by the door & press the tab on the fob. This unlocks the door. Unit 147 is on the bottom floor. It can be tricky to find the stairs from upper level. You may choose to enter another exterior door using the key fob. The one on the back of the building & on the South Upper side of the building go directly to the bottom level.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Harrison
Middle Or Junior School
Lexington Trad
High School
Lafayette
Tax Rate
1.2777
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Association/Community

Association YN
Yes
Association Mandatory YN
Yes
Association Fee
220
Association Fee Frequency
Monthly

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Association Amenities

None
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Sewer
Yes
Trash
Yes
Water
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Foundation Details

Stone
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Elevator
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Primary First Floor
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Parking Features

Off Street
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Association Amenities: None Association Fee Includes: Trash; Water; Other Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Cooling: Heat Pump Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Heat Pump Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: One Parking Features: Off Street Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 2; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom First
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Bedroom 2 First
Bathroom 1 First
Foyer First
Listing Office: The LEXpert
Last Updated: May - 21 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.