869 Whitney Ave, Lexington, KY, 40508
About This Home
Great Investment Opportunity in Downtown Lexington! Don't miss this fantastic investment opportunity in the heart of downtown Lexington! Conveniently located just down the street from BCTC, this two-bedroom, one-bath home offers an unbeatable location with easy access to the University of Kentucky, Rupp Arena, downtown entertainment, popular restaurants, shopping, and more. Inside, you'll find fresh updates that make this property move-in ready, including brand-new interior paint, new carpeting, and new kitchen flooring. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio, purchase a rental property, or find an affordable home in a prime location, this property offers outstanding potential. With its central location and recent updates, this is an excellent opportunity to own a home in one of Lexington's most convenient and desirable areas. Schedule your showing today! PROPERTY SOLD AS IS Buyer to verify all information Cash or conventional only
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Door features: Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Blinds,Screens
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 912
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 912
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 17270490
Features
- Levels: One
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 1,873 sqft
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
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Kentucky Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $454 | $5,448 |
| Home Insurance * | $88 | $1,056 |
| Property Taxes | $93 | $1,116 |
| Electricity | $154 | $1,850 |
| Total | $789 | $9,468 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Kentucky FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $89,900 |
| 2025-12-05 | Sold | $70,000 |
| 2025-11-18 | Pending sale | $74,000 |
| 2025-11-11 | Price change | $74,000 |
| 2025-11-03 | Price change | $76,000 |
| 2025-10-24 | Price change | $79,000 |
| 2025-10-06 | Price change | $85,000 |
| 2025-09-15 | Price change | $94,000 |
| 2025-09-11 | Listed for sale | $99,000 |
| 1974-01-09 | Sold | $8,500 |
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