Why Live in Greenbrier
Greenbrier, located eight miles east of downtown Lexington, is a highly sought-after neighborhood known for its spacious single-family homes and gated communities. Anchored by the Greenbrier Golf and Country Club, the area features large homes on acre-plus lots with amenities such as sports courts and recreational facilities. The neighborhood's Cape Cod and new traditional-style homes, built from the 1970s to the 2000s, range from $750,000 to $1.3 million. Ashford Oaks, a prominent gated community within Greenbrier, offers both pre-built homes and lots ready for new construction. Residents enjoy access to walking paths, tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts. Students in Greenbrier attend the highly rated Fayette County Public Schools, including Garrett Morgan Elementary School and Frederick Douglass High School. The Greenbrier Golf and Country Club provides an 18-hole golf course, a fishing lake, a swimming pool, and a fitness facility. Nearby recreational options include horseback riding at Holladay Hills Stable and the Brighton East Rail Trail, a nearly 4-mile mixed-use trail. Shopping and dining are convenient with Hamburg Pavilion, one of Kentucky's largest shopping centers, just 4 miles away, featuring over 70 stores and various dining options. Greenbrier is a car-dependent community with no public transportation, and the nearest medical facility, CHI Saint Joseph Health East, is 6 miles away. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a crime score below the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenbrier a good place to live?
Greenbrier is a good place to live. Greenbrier is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Greenbrier is a suburban neighborhood. Greenbrier has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.5 people per acre and a median age of 51. The average household income is $168,938 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 64.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Greenbrier are home owners, with 10.8% of residents renting and 89.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Greenbrier can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Greenbrier neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Greenbrier?
The median home price in Greenbrier is $459,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,380 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Greenbrier. The average household income in Greenbrier is $169K.
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Home Trends in Greenbrier, KY
On average, homes in Greenbrier, Lexington sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Greenbrier, Lexington over the last 12 months is $449,900, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$449,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$730,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$367
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
102
Median List Price
$459,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%