579 W Short Street, Lexington, KY

$800,000

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3

Beds

4

Baths

3,897

Square feet

0.15

Acres

About 579 W Short Street

Rare opportunity to own a piece of downtown Lexington history at 579 W Short Street. Ideally located in the heart of the city, this unique property places you within walking distance of Lexington's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and local attractions, offering the true downtown living experience. This three-story historic home is ready for its next chapter. The property has been extensively prepared for renovation, with much of the heavy lifting already completed, including updated electrical and plumbing systems, as well as excavation of the basement to create taller ceilings and expanded usable space. With the home gutted and ready for finishing, buyers have the unique opportunity to design and customize the interior to their own vision while preserving the character and charm of a historic downtown residence. Adding to the property's appeal is a detached two-car garage with a one-bedroom apartment above, offering excellent potential for rental income, guest quarters, a home office, or mother-in-law suite. With valuable yard space, off-street parking, income-producing possibilities, and an unbeatable downtown location, this is a rare chance to create a one-of-a-kind residence or investment property in one of Lexington's most sought-after areas. Bring your vision and transform this historic gem into something truly extraordinary.

Residential property for sale in Lexington, KY at 579 W Short Street. This 3 bedroom Residential property is priced at $205/sqft

Facts & Features of 579 W Short Street

MLS® # 26013475
Price $800,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4.00
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Square Footage 3,897
Acres 0.15
Year Built 1850
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Status Active

Community Information of 579 W Short Street

Address 579 W Short Street
Area 001 - Fayette County NW
Subdivision Downtown
City Lexington
County Fayette
State KY
Zip Code 40507

Amenities of 579 W Short Street

Utilities Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Parking Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Other, Garage Faces Rear
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior of 579 W Short Street

Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Electric
Cooling Electric
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Stories Three Or More
Basement Bath/Stubbed, Partial, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
Primary Suite On Main floor No

Exterior of 579 W Short Street

Lot Description Other
Roof Rubber, Shingle
Construction Other, Stone, Solid Masonry
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Stone

School Information On 579 W Short Street

District Fayette County - 1
Elementary Harrison
Middle Lexington Trad
High Lafayette

Additional Information On 579 W Short Street

Date Listed June 11th, 2026
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details On 579 W Short Street

OfficeRE/MAX Elite Realty

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