141 Forest Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 (MLS# 24023087)

141 Forest Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508

$1,035,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,747 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,152 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,035,000 List Date: 11/01/2024 Last Modified: 12/11/2025

Overview

Description

Stunning historic home in sought-after Bell Court, meticulously restored with original hardwood floors, 10' ceilings, millwork, and featuring 3 gas fireplaces + original mantles. Chef's kitchen (Subzero refrigerator, 36'' Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher) + soapstone counters. Modern electric & plumbing, geothermal HVAC, and Rheem 80-gallon water heater (10/24). Primary 1st floor suite is a private retreat with adjoining sunroom, adjacent full bath & access to front porch. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms & additional full bath, with potential to expand the largest bedroom to include a sizable, unfinished attic. Finished basement is light-filled and spacious, with gas fireplace and full modern bath. Interior & exterior entrances make it ideal as guest/in-law quarters, or family room. Very large unfinished storage room. On a generous corner lot enclosed by a brick fence, this property has a gated driveway, oversized 2-car detached garage w carport, all sited at the very back, leaving landsca ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 24023087

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2025-01-13
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-11-16
Close Date: 2025-01-10
Close Price: 1035000
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: No

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 141
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: KY
Zip Code: 40508
Directions: Richmond Rd to Main St, Right on Forest Ave or Main St from Downtown, left of Forest Ave.
Parcel Number: 16153900
Tax District: Yes

Contract

Original List Price: 1100000
Start Showing Date: 2024-11-01
Listing Contract Date: 2024-10-31
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 293.57
Sold Price/SqFt: 276.22
SP/LP: 0.94

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 002 - Fayette County NE
Subdivision Name: Bell Court
High School District: Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Above Grade Finished Area: 2860
Below Grade Finished Area: 887
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 233
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 653
Living Area: 3747
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: Yes

Building

Year Built: 1910

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.2101
Lot Size Square Feet: 9152
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Stunning historic home in sought-after Bell Court, meticulously restored with original hardwood floors, 10' ceilings, millwork, and featuring 3 gas fireplaces + original mantles. Chef's kitchen (Subzero refrigerator, 36'' Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher) + soapstone counters. Modern electric & plumbing, geothermal HVAC, and Rheem 80-gallon water heater (10/24). Primary 1st floor suite is a private retreat with adjoining sunroom, adjacent full bath & access to front porch. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms & additional full bath, with potential to expand the largest bedroom to include a sizable, unfinished attic. Finished basement is light-filled and spacious, with gas fireplace and full modern bath. Interior & exterior entrances make it ideal as guest/in-law quarters, or family room. Very large unfinished storage room. On a generous corner lot enclosed by a brick fence, this property has a gated driveway, oversized 2-car detached garage w carport, all sited at the very back, leaving landscaped yard uninterrupted. Elevated & private, enjoy the front wrap-around porch, screened back porch, spacious backyard w mature trees & paved pergola—perfect for entertaining!

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Listing agent accompanied. Schedule through ShowingTime.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 5235602.09

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Ashland
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.2643
Design Review District YN: Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Attic Features

Floored: Yes
Walk-In Attic: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes
Walk-Up Access: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes
Pool: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
HardiPlank Type: Yes

Cooling

Geothermal: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Fireplace Features

Basement: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Insert: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Flooring

Concrete: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
In-Law Floorplan: Yes
Primary First Floor: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Carport: Yes
Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes
Rubber: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes
Geothermal: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Screens: Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes

Showing Requirements

Listing Agent Must Accompany: Yes
No Sign: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Attic Features: Floored; Walk-In Attic Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Walk-Out Access; Walk-Up Access Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; HardiPlank Type Cooling: Geothermal; Zoned Fencing: Privacy; Wood; Other Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Gas Log; Insert; Living Room Flooring: Concrete; Hardwood; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Wooded Parking Features: Detached Carport; Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Faces Side; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Dimensional Style; Rubber Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Trees/Woods Water Heater: Electric; Geothermal Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Screens; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany; No Sign; Showing Service

Listing Office: The Brokerage

Last Updated: December - 11 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.