These 5 Lexington homes were built before 1900 and are on the market now
Lexington is no stranger to unique history, and the housing market is no exception.
If you’re looking for something with a little character, or simply like to scroll the photos, we’ve rounded up some homes on the market in Lexington built before 1900.
1561 Lakewood Drive, built in 1808
Listed at $3.2 million, this home has “200 years of ownership by notable & prominent Lexington families,” behind it, according to its listing.
Along with this, first on the chain of title is none other than statesman Henry Clay.
Not only is this house packed with history, it also sits on 2.03 acres that feature a guest cottage, hundreds of trees and a fully fenced exterior.
The 8,304-square-foot home has an east and west wing. In total, there are five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.
As of July 12, this home has been listed on Realtor.com for 43 days.
Photos can be seen online.
139 Rand Ave., built in 1892
This Rand Avenue home boasts a unique history and is listed at $439,000.
The home was built by carriage maker Walter G. Warren on land that was originally part of the historic Morton-Duncan estate.
On top of that, the house was formerly owned by abolitionist Cassius Clay.
Along with this 2,453 square-foot home’s rich history, it also has its original hardwood floors, a stained-glass window, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
As of July 12, this home has been listed on Realtor.com for 54 days.
Photos can be seen online.
503 Chestnut St., built in 1888
This 1,900 square-foot home is listed at $275,000 and located in a historic area in Lexington.
The home is a “stone’s throw away” from where Kentucky jockey Isaac Murphy grew up and one block away from the original Lexington horse racetrack that was in the heart of downtown in the 1790s, according to its listing.
Along with its history, the home has modern amenities such as a custom kitchen, bathrooms and updates to the exterior.
As of July 12, this home has been listed on Realtor.com for 88 days.
Photos can be seen online.
673 Elsmere Park, built in 1892
This 3,868 square-foot home is listed at $825,000 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The home offers “the best of both worlds - stunning historic character and all of the modern convenience one could ask for,” its listing reads.
It’s located in one of two cul-de-sacs in downtown Lexington and has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Other amenities include seven fireplaces, original pocket doors and 10-foot ceilings throughout.
As of July 12, this home has been listed on Realtor.com for 91 days.
In May, the home was featured by the Herald-Leader.
3501 Georgetown Road, built in 1850
The last Italianate Villa style-home in Fayette County, the Bayse House, is a 4,354-square-foot home listed at $679,000.
It was built by architect John McMurtry and is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes & The Bluegrass Trust.
It features five bedrooms, three bathrooms and sits on more than 5 acres of land. Other amenities include six fireplaces, an updated kitchen and two main floor parlors.
As of July 12, this home has been listed on Realtor.com for 174 days.
Photos can be seen online.
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This story was originally published July 15, 2022 at 11:42 AM.