Meadowthorpe Home for Sale

Meadowthorpe in north Lexington is known for its walkability and established feel. Developed in the late 1940s and early 1950s, it features mostly brick Cape Cod homes with first-floor bedrooms, formal dining rooms and bonus sunrooms, along with some ranch-style houses. Many properties have updated kitchens and bathrooms, detached two-car garages and fully fenced backyards, set along tree-lined streets with mature landscaping. Apartment complexes near Leestown Road add rental options alongside single-family homes for rent. Meadowthorpe Elementary School, Leestown Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School are all highly rated, which is a draw for families. Commuters use New Circle Road and Leestown Road for quick access around Lexington, with downtown only 2 miles away, and Blue Grass Airport about 5 miles away. Nearby parks and attractions give residents plenty of things to do, from Meadowthorpe Park’s playground and tennis courts to indoor play at Pickleball Kingdom Lexington Commons and Battle Axes. The neighborhood association hosts monthly meetings, volunteer events and a June yard sale, while downtown entertainment at Rupp Arena, Central Bank Thursday Night Live and Distillery District music venues is a short trip away. Along Leestown Road, antique shops, cafes, restaurants and everyday stores like Kroger cover daily needs.