Priced below recent appraisal! Welcome to ONE level living in 40502...with the privacy and space of a 1/2 acre lot! Updated, Stone 3 Bedroom, 3 FULL Bath RANCH - near Idle Hour Country Club. This timeless beauty boasts NEW engineered hardwood floors, remodeled primary bath, NEW lighting & fixtures, NEW Quartz countertops, NEW stainless appliances; 2 fireplaces, and more! Re-envisioned primary suite with cozy fireplace, enjoys a fabulous, remodeled full bath w/New, over-sized, tiled shower, double vanity, and massive walk-in closet! All closet shelving and "stand-alone" glass cabinetry stays. Popular Split-floor plan design! Living room with stone fireplace opens to dining area with bar - perfect for entertaining. Spacious Kitchen stuns with NEW quartz countertops, custom backsplash, black fixtures, & a fridge that makes that large, round cocktail ice! Separate Laundry Room features new white cabinetry, industrial shelving, & a cool chandelier! The window-filled family room/sunroom overlooks the must-see, fully fenced 1/2 acre backyard - complete with storage shed. Great location - just minutes from downtown, restaurants, & UK!
For sale
Price cut: $400 (11/30)
$598,500
226 Idle Hour Dr, Lexington, KY 40502
3beds
2,406sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.5 Acres Lot
$586,000 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceNew quartz countertopsCool chandelierRe-envisioned primary suiteRemodeled primary bathSpacious kitchenNew stainless appliances
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 30, 2025 at 07:03am
Listed by:
Katherine Hawkins 859-421-3309,
HomeSelect Realty,
Debra A Humes 859-621-0626,
HomeSelect Realty
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 25018937
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Description: Sunroom @ rear of house
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Description: Sunroom @ rear of house
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Master Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,406
- Total interior livable area: 2,406 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,406
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Fencing: Other,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 12896400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Dimensional Style
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: Idle Hour
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,558
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
Estimated market value
$586,000
$557,000 - $615,000
$2,735/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Price change | $598,500-0.1%$249/sqft |
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| 10/12/2025 | Price change | $598,900-1.6%$249/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $608,500-1%$253/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $614,500-0.6%$255/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $618,500+57%$257/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,558 +38.5% | $319,000 +32% |
| 2021 | $2,569 -0.6% | $241,600 |
| 2020 | $2,584 | $241,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,518/mo
Principal & interest
$2900
Property taxes
$409
Home insurance
$209
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Idle Hour
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Crawford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10Henry Clay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Breckinridge
- Middle: Morton
- High: Henry Clay
Source: Imagine MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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