Why Live in Garden Springs
Garden Springs in Lexington offers suburban comfort with convenient access to downtown, located about 3 miles away. The neighborhood is well-positioned near Harrodsburg Road, providing easy access to shops, restaurants, and health care facilities, including the University of Kentucky Surgery Center. The area features traditional ranch-style homes and split-level houses from the 1960s, many with brick bases and mature trees. Schools serving Garden Springs include highly rated Garden Springs Elementary, Beaumont Middle, and Lafayette High School, which is noted for its Pre-Engineering Program. Local amenities include the Garden Springs Shopping Center with chain restaurants like LongHorn Steakhouse and local favorites like Dad’s Favorites Deli. For outdoor activities, residents can visit Garden Springs Park, Cardinal Run Park South, and the upcoming Cardinal Run Park North, which will offer additional trails and sports fields. The Moondance Amphitheater nearby hosts live music and community events in the summer. Garden Springs is also close to Blue Grass Airport, about 4 miles away, and has several Lextran bus stops for public transportation. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families and individuals alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Springs a good place to live?
Garden Springs is a good place to live. Garden Springs is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Garden Springs is a suburban neighborhood. Garden Springs has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.8 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $53,457 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Garden Springs are renters, with 62.5% of residents renting and 37.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Garden Springs can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Garden Springs neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Garden Springs?
The median home price in Garden Springs is $559,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $112,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,900 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $124K a year to afford the median home price in Garden Springs. The average household income in Garden Springs is $53K.
What are the best public schools in Garden Springs?
The best public schools that serve Garden Springs are:
What are the best private schools in Garden Springs?
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Home Trends in Garden Springs, KY
On average, homes in Garden Springs, Lexington sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden Springs, Lexington over the last 12 months is $487,500, up 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$487,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$578,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$377,193
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$173,300
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$389,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$245
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
101
Median List Price
$559,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
56%