$106,900

551 W Fifth St Lexington, KY 40508

$1,269
Closing credit¹
1 bed
0.05 acres
House

Property details

About 551 W Fifth St

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Lot size0.0456 Acres
Year built1900
MLS #25000361

Summary

  • MLS Number: 25000361
  • Office Name: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (859) 268-0099
  • Office Email: frontdesk@bgsir.com

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$25,500$315
2022$25,500$325
2021$25,500$325
2019$29,300$374
2018$29,300$374

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Harrison Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

161 Bruce St

3

Booker T. Washington Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

707 Howard St

2

Arlington Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

122 Arceme Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,391. Residents of Lexington, KY typically earn less than $<35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

61%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
37%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • UFCUFC
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Burger KingBurger King
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • BuickBuick
  • PontiacPontiac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 551 W Fifth St

This home is located at 551 W Fifth St in Lexington, KY and zip code 40508 in the Northside neighborhood. Features: 1 bedroom, 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $106,900.

Over 22 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Lexington, KY. In the same period over 89 listings were sold below the listed price and 52 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Lexington, KY increased by 3.1% between January and February 2025. In February 2025 median list price was $329,497 and the average listing age was 39 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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