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185 Kentucky Ave, Lexington, KY, 40502

4beds
4baths
3,636sqft
$810,000
$223price/sqft
$5,469/moest. monthly cost
$218,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

185 Kentucky Avenue is wonderful investment opportunity! Located just across from Woodland Park, with beautiful treed views, and very convenient to Downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky and the large employment center with three large hospitals and more! Each unit has a Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, walk in closet, and full Bath, plus an inviting covered front porch for watching the fun activities in the park. The stately brick building has been beautifully maintained with refinished hardwood floors, a new roof (2016), new HVAC systems (2001), new Kitchens, gas stoves, dishwashers, under counter lighting & refridgerators in each unit, (2003). The full Basement offer washer & dryer hook ups and lockable storage lockers for each unit! There is parking in back for each unit. All units are currently rented for $1100 or $1150 each. The charming character, convenient location and "ready to move in" condition make these units a very desirable choice. Plus for an added use and income potential, this building is zoned B-1. Shared driveway. Being Sold as is - Inspections Welcome.

Getting Around

91
WalkingWalker's Paradise
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
97
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

9/10
5/10
Lexington Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.9 mi
7/10
Henry Clay High SchoolGrades 9-121.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Composition,Membrane,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick Veneer

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Quadruplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Range
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Features

  • Entrance Foyer,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window features: Storm Window(s),Blinds,Screens
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 3,636

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Zoned
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric,Zoned

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,636
  • Total interior livable area: 3,636 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 16810200
  • Attached to another structure: Yes

Features

  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Neighborhood

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.25 Acres
  • Features: Landscaped,Few Trees

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway,Off Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Hail
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties

Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,095$49,140
Home Insurance *$246$2,952
Property Taxes $841$10,092
Electricity $287$3,445
Total$5,469$65,628
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$187,508/yr
40% on housing$164,070/yr
45% on housing$145,840/yr

Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 4,102Commercial: 175
Total Premiums$2.55M
Total Exposure$206.09M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.5%
11.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$223This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 40502$241
Fayette County$245

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 40502$271
Fayette County$186

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-09Pending sale$810,000
2026-08-08Contingent$810,000
2026-07-21Listed for sale$810,000
2010-12-03Sold$237,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSuzanne H Elliott
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties

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