702 Central Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502

$1,525,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,548 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,525,000 List Date: 7/26/2024 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

This impressive residence has been lovingly revived by the architectural firm Gibson, Taylor, Thompson & a team of master craftsmen. Architectural Kitchens & Baths designed the oversized, sunny kitchen. Fine brands were selected, including Visual Comfort lighting, Brizo, and Perrin & Rowe plumbing fixtures. The chef's kitchen also boasts double Wolf ovens & cooktop, as well as a Monogram refrigerator. The kitchen flows into a light-filled great room perfect for gatherings. Across the central hall, a parlor could serve as a library or additional sitting room. The first-floor primary suite provides a serene escape with an ensuite spa-like bath and MTI mineral composite soaking tub. Upstairs, charming details abound, from exposed brickwork to the period ceramic tile surrounding an original fireplace. Copious storage can be found in closets and attic spaces, as well as in the refreshed basement. Enjoy leafy views of the historic neighborhood from the front porch or elevated back deck with ...

Listing Details MLS# 24015587

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2024-08-21T13:56:00Z
Status Change Timestamp
2024-10-04
Purchase Contract Date
2024-09-06
Close Date
2024-10-04
Close Price
1525000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
n/a

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
702
Street Name
Central
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
Inbound Richmond Rd, left on Clay Ave and the house will be on the left at the corner of Central and Clay Ave
Parcel Number
12049975
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
1625000
Start Showing Date
2024-07-26
Listing Contract Date
2024-07-26
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
443.88
Sold Price/SqFt
429.82
SP/LP
0.97

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
003 - Fayette County SE
Subdivision Name
Woodland Park
High School District
Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
3548
Below Grade Unfinished Area
2085
Living Area
3548
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1940

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
0.27
Lot Size Square Feet
11761
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
This impressive residence has been lovingly revived by the architectural firm Gibson, Taylor, Thompson & a team of master craftsmen. Architectural Kitchens & Baths designed the oversized, sunny kitchen. Fine brands were selected, including Visual Comfort lighting, Brizo, and Perrin & Rowe plumbing fixtures. The chef's kitchen also boasts double Wolf ovens & cooktop, as well as a Monogram refrigerator. The kitchen flows into a light-filled great room perfect for gatherings. Across the central hall, a parlor could serve as a library or additional sitting room. The first-floor primary suite provides a serene escape with an ensuite spa-like bath and MTI mineral composite soaking tub. Upstairs, charming details abound, from exposed brickwork to the period ceramic tile surrounding an original fireplace. Copious storage can be found in closets and attic spaces, as well as in the refreshed basement. Enjoy leafy views of the historic neighborhood from the front porch or elevated back deck with classic pergola. The property's R-3 zoning allows for future added density. Systems were installed to reflect this possibility with three hot water tanks and expanded electric capacity.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Please use ShowingTime and allow a minimum 2 hour notice to show. Listing Agent must accompany.

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Vented Exhaust Fan Attic Features: Access Only; Floored; Storage Only Basement: Concrete; Crawl Space; Interior Entry; Partial; Sump Pump; Unfinished Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Stone Cooling: Electric; Zoned Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block; Pillar/Post/Pier; Stone Heating: Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Primary First Floor; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Dimensional Style; Membrane; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows; Screens Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.