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148-152 E 4th St, Lexington, KY, 40508

8beds
4baths
4,900sqft
$749,000
$153price/sqft
$5,437/moest. monthly cost
$217,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey portfolio of two neighboring, fully occupied historic duplexes in the heart of downtown Lexington. Originally built in the late 1800s and thoughtfully restored while preserving their historic character, these award-winning properties offer a total of four spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath residences featuring tall ceilings, restored hardwood floors, updated kitchens and baths, and convenient off-street parking. The package includes a shared off-street parking lot serving both buildings, adding convenience for residents while enhancing the long-term value and functionality of the portfolio. Fully occupied and meticulously maintained, these neighboring duplexes seamlessly blend timeless architecture with modern updates and dependable income potential in one of Lexington's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods, just steps from downtown restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and local attractions. Ideal for investors seeking a stabilized, income-producing asset, this portfolio also presents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-occupant. Live in one unit while the remaining residences help offset your mortgage, create a multigenerational living arrangement, or capitalize on future rental upside. Whether maintained as a long-term cash-flow investment, repositioned through future rent optimization, or utilized as a premium house hack, the portfolio offers multiple value-creation strategies. Priced well below its 2025 appraised value, this offering provides the potential for immediate equity in addition to dependable cash flow and long-term appreciation. Opportunities to acquire two adjacent, Historic Preservation Award-winning duplexes with a shared parking lot in such a premier downtown location are exceptionally rare. This is a truly one-of-a-kind chance to own a landmark investment in one of Lexington's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Getting Around

83
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
73
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Lexington Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.1 mi
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Quadruplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Main Level,Washer Hookup,Upper Level

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,900
  • Total interior livable area: 4,900 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 38293280 & 38293270
  • Attached to another structure: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.29 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: On Site,Paved

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
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Winter Weather
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties

Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Winter Storm

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 $3,787$45,444
Home Insurance *$740$8,880
Property Taxes $524$6,288
Electricity $386$4,643
Total$5,437$65,244
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$186,411/yr
40% on housing$163,110/yr
45% on housing$144,986/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

$153This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 40508$141
Fayette County$246

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 40508$135
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
2026-07-20Price change$749,000
2026-07-01Listed for sale$799,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJ Corey Griffo
BrokerageRE/MAX Elite Lexington

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