628 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40508 (MLS# 25006553)

628 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40508

$825,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,118 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,543 Status: Closed

Current Price: $825,000 List Date: 4/03/2025 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

Price below appraisal. Welcome to this stunning Federal-style home, meticulously restored to preserve its historic charm. Built in 1810 by John W. Russell, this home is full of character, showcasing original ash floors and distinctive architectural details. The main level features a living room with built-in shelving around a fireplace with a custom mantle, a bedroom wing with a full bath, a dining area, and a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Blue Star gas stove, and a bay window overlooking the breathtaking backyard. Upstairs, you'll find a cozy den with a wet bar, second-floor laundry, and two spacious bedrooms with soaring ceilings, each offering walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms. The landscaped yard boasts brick patios, a gate leading to a one-car parking spot, and a historic smokehouse. Ideally situated in the heart of downtown, this home offers easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, entertainment, and the upcoming 9-acre Town Branch Commons.

Listing Details MLS# 25006553

Listing Information

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

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp: 2025-04-23T17:57:47Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-05-30
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-05-02
Close Date: 2025-05-29
Close Price: 825000
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: No

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 628
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: Short
Street Suffix: Street
State: KY
Zip Code: 40508
Directions: Outbound W Main Street. Right on Old Georgetown Street. Right on W Short Street. Property is on your Right.
Parcel Number: 12435551
Tax District: District 01

Contract

Original List Price: 869900
Start Showing Date: 2025-04-03
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-03
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Vacant
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 274.21
Sold Price/SqFt: 264.59
SP/LP: 0.96

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Above Grade Finished Area: 3118
Living Area: 3118
Living Area Source: Public Records
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
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: 1810

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.1043
Lot Size Square Feet: 4543
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Price below appraisal. Welcome to this stunning Federal-style home, meticulously restored to preserve its historic charm. Built in 1810 by John W. Russell, this home is full of character, showcasing original ash floors and distinctive architectural details. The main level features a living room with built-in shelving around a fireplace with a custom mantle, a bedroom wing with a full bath, a dining area, and a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Blue Star gas stove, and a bay window overlooking the breathtaking backyard. Upstairs, you'll find a cozy den with a wet bar, second-floor laundry, and two spacious bedrooms with soaring ceilings, each offering walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms. The landscaped yard boasts brick patios, a gate leading to a one-car parking spot, and a historic smokehouse. Ideally situated in the heart of downtown, this home offers easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, entertainment, and the upcoming 9-acre Town Branch Commons.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Vacant and easy to show, with free street parking available in front. The Sentrilock lockbox is located inside the front door storm door. The one-car parking spot can be accessed via Klair Alley. First floor is staged. Recent updates include chimney repairs (caulking and flashing), a new refrigerator, complete interior repainting, a new gas water heater, a Vivint security system, and a new roof. Keys to the smokehouse are in the island drawer. Located in H-1 Overlay.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 8197507.19

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Harrison
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Lafayette
Tax Rate: 1.2583
Design Review District YN: Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Attic Features

Access Only: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
HardiPlank Type: Yes
Solid Masonry: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s): Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Other Structures

Other: Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes
Other: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Crawl Space Community Features: Park Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; HardiPlank Type; Solid Masonry Cooling: Electric Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Privacy; Wood; Other Fireplace Features: Gas Log; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment Other Structures: Other Parking Features: Off Street; Other Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Composition; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Showing Service

Listing Office: Christies International Real Estate Bluegrass

Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.