Downtown Lexington living with a private garden patio! Located in gated Opera House Square, 541 W Short Street Unit 3 combines a spacious two-story townhome layout with dining, entertainment, and green space close to home. Approximately 1.5 blocks from Gatton Park and moments from Rupp Arena, the Lexington Opera House, the Farmers Market, restaurants, and nightlife, this address puts the best of downtown within easy reach. Enjoy dinner out, catch a performance, or explore the Farmers Market, then return to your own enclosed, open-air brick patio. This inviting outdoor space offers room for morning coffee, outdoor dining, gardening, and evenings with friends. An outdoor storage shed adds practical convenience. Inside, the main level features an expansive living room with a gas fireplace and built-in shelving, a dedicated dining area, a kitchen with breakfast bar seating, and a guest half-bath. Upstairs, two bedroom suites each offer a private attached bathroom, with a conveniently located laundry nook nearby. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, updated kitchen and bath light fixtures, and newly drywalled living room accents. Concrete-block separation walls are an additional feature of this unit. Ready for your personal updates, this downtown Lexington townhome offers an opportunity to customize an established home in a sought-after location. Bring your design ideas and create a space that pairs city convenience with a private outdoor retreat. HOA dues are $185, and the seller reports having paid a $5,000 association assessment. Schedule your showing to experience the layout, patio, and downtown setting in person.
| MLS # | 26024986 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Town House |
| HOA Dues | $185 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1981 |
| Days On Site | 63 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX Elite Lexington | Ciara Isaacs Hagedorn |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,480 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.05 |
| Rooms Total | 9 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Electric |
| Heating | Heat Pump, Natural Gas |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer |
| Window Features | Insulated Windows |
| Appliances | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer |
| Exterior Features | Other |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Construction Materials | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Fencing | Privacy, Other |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Other, Off Street |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Propane Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Community Features | Park |
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| State | KY |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette |
| City | Lexington |
| Zip Code | 40507 |
| Area | 001 Fayette County NW |
| Subarea | Fayette County NW |
| Community Name | Downtown |
| School District | Fayette County |
| Elementary School | Harrison |
| High School | Lafayette |
| Listing VS Median (in Downtown) | |
Price: $394,000 low | high Med: $230,500 sqft: 1,480 low | high Med: 1,730 $ / sqft: $266 low | high Med: $134 On site: 63 low | high Med: 74.5 | |
| State | KY |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette |
| City | Lexington |
| Zip Code | 40507 |
| Area | 001 Fayette County NW |
| Subarea | Fayette County NW |
| Community Name | Downtown |
| School District | Fayette County |
| Elementary School | Harrison |
| High School | Lafayette |
| Listing VS Median (in Downtown) | |
Price: $394,000 low | high Med: $230,500 sqft: 1,480 low | high Med: 1,730 $ / sqft: $266 low | high Med: $134 On site: 63 low | high Med: 74.5 | |