417 Fayette Park, Lexington, KY 40508 (MLS# 23006440)

417 Fayette Park, Lexington, KY 40508

$885,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,568 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,732 Status: Closed

Current Price: $885,000 List Date: 4/01/2024 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

Discover a timeless treasure in the heart of downtown Lexington, a historical home that has stood the test of time! Meticulously preserved, this home sits on an impressive half acre, is a proud member of the National Register of Historical Places as well as the Bluegrass Trust of Historic Preservation (BGT), and was once the residence of a prominent horse breeder, Daniel Swigert. Built in 1889, the Swigert House was the first completed dwelling in Fayette Park. From the moment you arrive you will be in awe of the historical preservation this home displays. Standing tall at the entry of Fayette Park the all brick home is dominated by its 3 story round tower. Step into the grand hall and you are surrounded by the breathtaking Irish bog oak trimmings that lead to the intricately carved staircase. Preserved are the hardwood floors, solid wood pocket doors, and wood trims throughout. The owner has made many improvements, such as the installation of the high velocity air conditioning system ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 23006440

Listing Information

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

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp: 2024-06-10T14:11:21Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-07-23
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-07-03
Close Date: 2024-07-23
Close Price: 885000
Buyer Financing: Cash
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: 1885.00

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 417
Street Name: Fayette
Street Suffix: Park
State: KY
Zip Code: 40508
Directions: Take North Broadway past Transylvania University to Fayette Park. On the left one block past Fifth St.
Parcel Number: 14372650
Tax District: 01

Contract

Original List Price: 1450000
Start Showing Date: 2023-04-13
Listing Contract Date: 2023-04-13
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 179.58
Sold Price/SqFt: 158.94
SP/LP: 0.89

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 001 - Fayette County NW
Subdivision Name: Fayette Park
High School District: Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 5568
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 2473
Living Area: 5568
Living Area Source: Public Records
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: Yes

Building

Year Built: 1900

Lot

Lot Size Acres: 0.568
Lot Size Square Feet: 24732
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: Discover a timeless treasure in the heart of downtown Lexington, a historical home that has stood the test of time! Meticulously preserved, this home sits on an impressive half acre, is a proud member of the National Register of Historical Places as well as the Bluegrass Trust of Historic Preservation (BGT), and was once the residence of a prominent horse breeder, Daniel Swigert. Built in 1889, the Swigert House was the first completed dwelling in Fayette Park. From the moment you arrive you will be in awe of the historical preservation this home displays. Standing tall at the entry of Fayette Park the all brick home is dominated by its 3 story round tower. Step into the grand hall and you are surrounded by the breathtaking Irish bog oak trimmings that lead to the intricately carved staircase. Preserved are the hardwood floors, solid wood pocket doors, and wood trims throughout. The owner has made many improvements, such as the installation of the high velocity air conditioning system. Priced to sell, make this histoical beauty the modern home of your dreams!!

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Showingtime / must be a pre-qualified buyer.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 1760387.32

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Harrison
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Lafayette
Tax Rate: 1.2846

Association/Community

Association Mandatory YN: Yes
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds: Yes

Construction Materials

Solid Masonry: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s): Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Parking Features

Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Security System Leased: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Screens: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: 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; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Construction Materials: Solid Masonry Cooling: Heat Pump Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Privacy; Wood; Other Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone; Other Heating: Hot Water; Natural Gas Interior Features: Entrance Foyer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Composition; Shingle Security Features: Security System Leased Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Screens; Skylight(s); Storm Window(s); Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Showing Service

Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite Lexington

Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.