963 Detroit Avenue, Lexington, KY 40505

New Listing
$264,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,705 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,096 Status: Active
Current Price: $264,900 List Date: 6/11/2026 Last Modified: 6/11/2026

Overview

Description

Step into this beautifully restored and renovated 1920s "Kenwick-style" Craftsman home, offering 1,705sf of inviting living space that's close to downtown and many popular up-and-coming shopping/dining/art venues, at a very affordable price! Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years, this home showcases an expanded kitchen with newer countertops, cabinetry, appliances, and fixtures that flow seamlessly into a spacious dining area—perfect for entertaining or just everyday living. The rich original hardwood floors ground the space, while the elegant authentic Tiffany light fixture (per seller) and others add timeless character to this bygone era. Both Deco-style bathrooms have been stylishly updated with modern finishes, featuring a subway-tiled walk-in shower on the main level and a marble-tiled walk-in shower upstairs. The renovated second floor includes a spacious primary suite with double vanities and a large walk-in closet. A rear laundry room creates an ideal dr ...

Listing Details MLS# 26006689

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2026-05-22T23:19:45Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-06-11
Back on Market Date
2026-06-11

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
963
Street Name
Detroit
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
KY
Zip Code
40505
Directions
From Thoroughbred Park at Main & Midland, head outbound on Midland Ave to right on Winchester Rd. Turn right at Charlie's Seafood on Liberty Rd. Turn at next right onto Dallas Ave. Home at corner of Dallas and Detroit Ave. Just a short distance away to numerous up-and-coming shopping/dining & art venues!!
Parcel Number
47199600
Tax District
01

Contract

Original List Price
269900
Start Showing Date
2026-04-04
Listing Contract Date
2026-04-01
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
155.37

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
002 - Fayette County NE
Subdivision Name
Liberty Heights
High School District
Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Above Grade Finished Area
1705
Living Area
1705
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
1925
Home Warranty YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
0.117
Lot Size Square Feet
5096
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 Available
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Step into this beautifully restored and renovated 1920s "Kenwick-style" Craftsman home, offering 1,705sf of inviting living space that's close to downtown and many popular up-and-coming shopping/dining/art venues, at a very affordable price! Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years, this home showcases an expanded kitchen with newer countertops, cabinetry, appliances, and fixtures that flow seamlessly into a spacious dining area—perfect for entertaining or just everyday living. The rich original hardwood floors ground the space, while the elegant authentic Tiffany light fixture (per seller) and others add timeless character to this bygone era. Both Deco-style bathrooms have been stylishly updated with modern finishes, featuring a subway-tiled walk-in shower on the main level and a marble-tiled walk-in shower upstairs. The renovated second floor includes a spacious primary suite with double vanities and a large walk-in closet. A rear laundry room creates an ideal drop-zone entry, and a durable metal roof offers long term energy savings. Enjoy a fully fenced private backyard, off-street parking pad, and the added value of a city approved permit for a future detached garage. Easy access to downtown, New Circle Road, and an unbeatable walkable lifestyle—this beautiful home truly stands out!!

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Please use ShowingTime to schedule showings.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
First
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Utility Room Level
First
Bedroom 2
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
2207500

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Yates
Middle Or Junior School
Crawford
High School
Frederick Douglass
Tax Rate
1.2638
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Association/Community

Association YN
No

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Architectural Style

Craftsman
Yes

Attic Features

Floored
Yes
Walk-In Attic
Yes

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes
Multi Units
Yes

Fencing

Privacy
Yes
Wood
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Laminate
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

One and One Half
Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Off Street
Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Covered Porch
Yes
Front Porch
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Porch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Showing Considerations

Pet(s) on Premises
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Screens
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Available Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Architectural Style: Craftsman Attic Features: Floored; Walk-In Attic Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Fencing: Privacy; Wood Flooring: Hardwood; Laminate; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Forced Air Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Lot Features: Few Trees Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Off Street Patio And Porch Details: Covered Porch; Front Porch Patio And Porch Features: Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Metal Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Screens; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom Second
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Bedroom 2 First
Dining Room First
Utility Room First
Listing Office: Rector Hayden Realtors
Last Updated: June - 11 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.