625 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40508 (MLS# 1904590)

625 W Short Street, Lexington, KY 40508

$1,160,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,518 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,160,000 List Date: 3/08/2019 Last Modified: 8/27/2025

Overview

Description

This Greek revival townhouse located in the Western Suburb Historic District was built for Thomas J. Harrison in 1843. Built by architect Cincinnatus Shryock, the house had been neglected and unlivable for years. The house has been thoroughly rebuilt reflective of its exclusive location & provenance. Sophisticated, exquisite attention to detail & custom throughout make this Jewel box one of a kind & unique. Pub-like bar area, granite walled living room, contemporary top-of-the-line fixtures & fireplaces. Sub-Zero refrigerator, oversized Wolf gas range, farmhouse sink, a wood fired pizza oven, makes the cooks' kitchen a dream. The terraced landscaped & gated garden has tall trees, brick walls, and privacy in the center of town. New 2-story Jimmy Nash garage with a 2nd Fl which could be finished for extra space or used as-is for secure storage. The spa like owner's suite has double vanities, Carrara marble, huge shower & custom fitted walk-in closet & makes coming home a vacation.

Listing Details MLS# 1904590

Listing Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2019-04-05
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-03-08
Close Date: 2019-04-04
Close Price: 1160000
Buyer Financing: Cash
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: none

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 625
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: Short
Street Suffix: Street
State: KY
Zip Code: 40508
Directions: Main Street to Old Georgetown, right on Short St. House will be on the left.
Parcel Number: 12435550
Tax District: Yes

Contract

Original List Price: 1160000
Start Showing Date: 2019-03-06
Listing Contract Date: 2019-03-06
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 329.73
Sold Price/SqFt: 329.73
SP/LP: Yes

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 3518
Living Area: 3518
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2

Building

Year Built: 1843

Lot

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.01
Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: This Greek revival townhouse located in the Western Suburb Historic District was built for Thomas J. Harrison in 1843. Built by architect Cincinnatus Shryock, the house had been neglected and unlivable for years. The house has been thoroughly rebuilt reflective of its exclusive location & provenance. Sophisticated, exquisite attention to detail & custom throughout make this Jewel box one of a kind & unique. Pub-like bar area, granite walled living room, contemporary top-of-the-line fixtures & fireplaces. Sub-Zero refrigerator, oversized Wolf gas range, farmhouse sink, a wood fired pizza oven, makes the cooks' kitchen a dream. The terraced landscaped & gated garden has tall trees, brick walls, and privacy in the center of town. New 2-story Jimmy Nash garage with a 2nd Fl which could be finished for extra space or used as-is for secure storage. The spa like owner's suite has double vanities, Carrara marble, huge shower & custom fitted walk-in closet & makes coming home a vacation.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Den Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Foyer Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Utility Room Level: First
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 7733333.33

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Harrison
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Lafayette
Tax Rate: 1.2774
Design Review District YN: Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Other: Yes

Attic Features

Access Only: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Privacy: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Masonry: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Marble: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Other: Yes

Heating

Dual Fuel: Yes
Electric: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Many Trees: Yes
Secluded: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Rear: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes
Skylight(s): Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany: Yes
Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Underground Utilities; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Underground Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Other Attic Features: Access Only Community Features: Park Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Wood Siding Cooling: Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Fencing: Partial; Privacy Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Gas Log; Living Room; Masonry Flooring: Hardwood; Marble; Tile Foundation Details: Other Heating: Dual Fuel; Electric; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Natural Gas Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Many Trees; Secluded Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Garage Faces Side; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Dimensional Style Sewer: Public Sewer Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Skylight(s); Window Treatments Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bedroom 1
Den
Dining Room
Family Room
Foyer
Office
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Utility Room

Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: August - 27 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.