951 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40502 (MLS# 25013886)

951 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40502

$812,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,893 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $812,000 List Date: 1/01/2026 Last Modified: 3/02/2026

Overview

Description

This distinctive home, designed by renowned local architect Hugh Meriwether in the 1940s, is inspired by the classic Charleston Single House style. Blending timeless architectural charm with thoughtful modern updates, this unique property begins with a welcoming screened side porch bordered by ferns. Inside, the main level offers hardwood flooring, a generous living room, and a versatile office that also serves as a guest bedroom, along with a half bath. The open-concept kitchen flows into a vaulted family room featuring built-in bookcases, a cozy fireplace, and French doors that open to a private courtyard. The second level hosts the spacious primary bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Downstairs, a partially finished lower level includes a newly renovated full bath, utility room, storage, and an unfinished bonus space complete with a Murphy bed and fireplace. Step outside to enjoy the fenced yard, professionally landscaped courtyard, and a detached two-car garage—equip ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25013886

Listing Information

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

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-11
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-07
Close Date: 2026-01-30
Close Price: 812000
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 951
Street Name: Cooper
Street Suffix: Drive
State: KY
Zip Code: 40502
Directions: Cooper Drive and 3rd house on left pass Tates Creek intersection
Parcel Number: 14916775

Contract

Original List Price: 849900
Start Showing Date: 2025-06-27
Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-27
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Vacant
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 293.78
Sold Price/SqFt: 280.68
SP/LP: 0.96

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 2403
Below Grade Finished Area: 490
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 372
Living Area: 2893
Living Area Source: Public Records
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Fireplaces Total: 0

More Information

Parking Information

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

Building

Year Built: 1940
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 8712
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

Remarks

Public Remarks: This distinctive home, designed by renowned local architect Hugh Meriwether in the 1940s, is inspired by the classic Charleston Single House style. Blending timeless architectural charm with thoughtful modern updates, this unique property begins with a welcoming screened side porch bordered by ferns. Inside, the main level offers hardwood flooring, a generous living room, and a versatile office that also serves as a guest bedroom, along with a half bath. The open-concept kitchen flows into a vaulted family room featuring built-in bookcases, a cozy fireplace, and French doors that open to a private courtyard. The second level hosts the spacious primary bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Downstairs, a partially finished lower level includes a newly renovated full bath, utility room, storage, and an unfinished bonus space complete with a Murphy bed and fireplace. Step outside to enjoy the fenced yard, professionally landscaped courtyard, and a detached two-car garage—equipped with solar panels for added energy efficiency. Located just minutes from the UK, Chevy Chase dining and shopping, and highly rated schools.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: vacant - lock box on front door - screen door sometimes sticks

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Level: Lower
Bathroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Great Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Utility Room Level: Lower
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bathroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 4249500

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Cassidy
Middle Or Junior School: Morton
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.253
Inside New Circle Road YN: No

Association/Community

Association YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Walk-Up Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
Solid Masonry: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s): Yes

Fireplace Features

Wood Burning: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes

Levels

One and One Half: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Walk-Up Access Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Solid Masonry; Wood Siding Cooling: Electric Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer Levels: One and One Half Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway Patio And Porch Features: Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Great Room; Kitchen; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	Second
Bathroom 1	Second	Full Bath
Bathroom 2	Lower	Full Bath
Bathroom 3	First	Half Bath
Utility Room	Lower
Office	First	or additonal bedroom
Great Room	First
Great Room	First
Kitchen	First

Listing Office: The Real Estate Group

Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.