870 McMeekin Place, Lexington, KY 40502 (MLS# 26000208)

870 McMeekin Place, Lexington, KY 40502

$1,530,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,902 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,174 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,530,000 List Date: 4/30/2026 Last Modified: 4/30/2026

Overview

Description

Newly refreshed! This elegant and impeccably maintained estate is nestled in Lexington's coveted McMeekin subdivision, where privacy meets sophistication. A circular drive and welcoming front porch framed by enviable leaded-glass sidelights set the tone for what lies within. Inside, a marble foyer and gleaming hardwood floors open to light-filled living and dining spaces. The oversized family room, complete with fireplace, built-ins, and wet bar, flows seamlessly into the chef's kitchen, where Thermador and SubZero appliances, marble countertops, and a breakfast bar make both cooking and gathering a delight. Adjacent to the kitchen, is the enclosed wraparound porch with a wall of windows overlooking lush gardens, while a private hot tub room offers a retreat of its own. The primary suite is a sanctuary featuring a fireplace, dressing room, custom closet, and a spa-worthy Laura Dalzell-designed bath with Italian marble and soaking tub. Additional bedrooms, versatile bonus rooms, and a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26000208

Listing Information

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

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-30T18:19:27Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-30
Back on Market Date: 2026-04-30

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 870
Street Name: McMeekin
Street Suffix: Place
State: KY
Zip Code: 40502
Directions: Tates Creek to McMeekin Place, home on the left
Parcel Number: 10022620
Tax District: 03

Contract

Original List Price: 1595000
Start Showing Date: 2026-01-05
Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-05
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 221.67

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 003 - Fayette County SE
Subdivision Name: McMeekin
High School District: Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 5633
Below Grade Finished Area: 1269
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 205
Living Area: 6902
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1987
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.3713
Lot Size Square Feet: 16173.828
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Horse YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Newly refreshed! This elegant and impeccably maintained estate is nestled in Lexington's coveted McMeekin subdivision, where privacy meets sophistication. A circular drive and welcoming front porch framed by enviable leaded-glass sidelights set the tone for what lies within. Inside, a marble foyer and gleaming hardwood floors open to light-filled living and dining spaces. The oversized family room, complete with fireplace, built-ins, and wet bar, flows seamlessly into the chef's kitchen, where Thermador and SubZero appliances, marble countertops, and a breakfast bar make both cooking and gathering a delight. Adjacent to the kitchen, is the enclosed wraparound porch with a wall of windows overlooking lush gardens, while a private hot tub room offers a retreat of its own. The primary suite is a sanctuary featuring a fireplace, dressing room, custom closet, and a spa-worthy Laura Dalzell-designed bath with Italian marble and soaking tub. Additional bedrooms, versatile bonus rooms, and a vaulted third-floor suite provide flexible living for family or guests, while the finished lower level extends the lifestyle with a rec room, office, kitchenette, and workshop. Outdoors, a private, maturely landscaped yard with masonry patio enjoys direct access to UK's beautiful grounds. Blending timeless craftsmanship with an unrivaled location, this home backs to the UK Arboretum and is within walking distance of stadiums, parks, schools, hospitals, and Chevy Chase. This home is a once in a lifetime opportunity ready for your future memories.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: LA Accompany

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Bathroom 4 Level: Third
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Third
Bonus Room Level: Lower
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Foyer Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: Lower
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Recreation Room Level: Lower
Utility Room Level: First
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bathroom 3: Yes
Bathroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Recreation Room: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 4135135.14

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Cassidy
Middle Or Junior School: Morton
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.2278
Design Review District YN: No
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Association/Community

Association YN: Yes
Association Mandatory YN: Yes
Association Fee: 2000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
Other: Yes

Association Amenities

None: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds: Yes
Snow Removal: Yes

Attic Features

Access Only: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Partially Floored: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Basement

Partially Finished: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes
Pool: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
HardiPlank Type: Yes
Other: Yes

Cooling

Attic Fan: Yes
Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

Family Room: Yes
Free Standing: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Gas Starter: Yes
Masonry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Ventless: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Marble: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees: Yes
Landscaped: Yes

Other Equipment

Dehumidifier: Yes
Intercom: Yes
Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Rear Patio: Yes
Enclosed Porch: Yes
Wrap Around Porch: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 3 to 5 Days: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Other: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Screens: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Showing Requirements

Listing Agent Must Accompany: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Underground Utilities; Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Underground Utilities Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Vented Exhaust Fan; Other Association Amenities: None Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Snow Removal Attic Features: Access Only; Partially Finished; Partially Floored; Walk-In Attic Basement: Partially Finished; Sump Pump Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; HardiPlank Type; Other Cooling: Attic Fan; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Exterior Features: Garden; Hot Tub Fencing: Partial; Wood Fireplace Features: Family Room; Free Standing; Gas Log; Gas Starter; Masonry; Primary Bedroom; Ventless; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Marble; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Few Trees; Landscaped Other Equipment: Dehumidifier; Intercom; Irrigation Equipment Parking Features: Attached Garage; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side; Off Street Patio And Porch Details: Rear Patio; Enclosed Porch; Wrap Around Porch Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Plus 3 to 5 Days Roof: Dimensional Style; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods; Other Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Screens; Skylight(s); Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Recreation Room; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Kitchen	First	Some highlights include granite countertops, Thermador gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator and tons of cabinetry all open to breakfast bar
Foyer	First	Gracious space with marble tiled floor
Family Room	First	Spacious with built ins, fireplace and bar area; door leads you to outside masonry patio
Bonus Room	First	Wrap around sunroom with fireplace overlooking gardens
Bathroom 1	First	Powder Room
Primary Bedroom	Second	State of the art suite with prof closets, dressing room, fireplace and new primary bath
Bathroom 2	Second	Designed by Laura Dalzell complete with air tub, Italian marble, his and hers vanities and more..
Bathroom 3	Second	Featuring gorgeous arched leaded glass window with plantation shutter
Bedroom 4	Third	Third level private suite with den and vaulted ceilings
Bathroom 4	Third	Featuring new floor and oversized skylight
Bonus Room	Second	Playroom /Theatre/Storage Room
Recreation Room	Lower	TV/Family room with lovely built in and kitchenette with bar
Office	Lower	Private office with French Doors
Bonus Room	Lower	Workshop/Finished Storage
Office	Lower	Office open to Recreational Room
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Utility Room	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second

Documents

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition ›

Deed Restrictions ›

Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: April - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.