This property is a diamond in the rough, prime location in the heart of downtown, this property offers immense potential for the savvy investor or developer. The building is in need of a complete overhaul, but with the right vision, it could be transformed into a beautiful downtown Lexington home. Located in a high-demand area, surrounded by ongoing developments, restaurants, and businesses, this property is poised to benefit from future growth.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1900
Stories: 1
Listing Office:
Office Name: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone: (859) 268-0099
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Other
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Total Bedroom Count: 1
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Other
Cooling: Other
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Directions Information:
Directions: Take Broadway northbound, left on Fifth Street, property is on your right before you hit Jefferson St.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $111,900
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $374
Tax Year: 2020
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Harrison Elementary School
161 Bruce St
Distance between this listing and this school0.51 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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Booker T. Washington Elementary School
707 Howard St
Distance between this listing and this school0.88 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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Arlington Elementary School
122 Arceme Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.89 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
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Lexington Traditional Magnet School
350 N Limestone
Distance between this listing and this school0.57 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
2
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Winburn Middle School
1060 Winburn Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.21 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
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Bryan Station Middle School
1865 Wickland Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.29 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
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Steam Academy
123 East 6 Street
Distance between this listing and this school0.57 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Fayette County Learning Center
475 Price Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.13 miles
Public District Grades 8-12
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Bryan Station High School
201 Eastin Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.17 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,391. Typical income of Lexington, KY residents is less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 551 W Fifth St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 551 W Fifth St property is $111,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 551 W Fifth St is a house located in Lexington, Kentucky, 40508.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 551 W Fifth St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $374 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 551 W Fifth St has 1 bedroom.
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 551 W Fifth St is 1900.
This home is located at 551 W Fifth St in Lexington, KY and zip code 40508 in the Northside neighborhood. This home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $111,900.
Over 44 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Lexington, KY. In the same period over 128 listings were sold below the listed price and 65 listings were sold for the listed price. Between October 2024 and November 2024, Lexington, KY real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 4.7%. Listings spent 21 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $325,139 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.