Why Live in North Elizabeth Street
North Elizabeth Street in Lexington is a primarily tenant-occupied neighborhood, popular among undergraduate and medical students due to its proximity to the University of Kentucky and Albert B. Chandler Hospital. The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is located within the neighborhood, and the College of Medicine is just across South Limestone. The area features a variety of amenities, including a supermarket, coffee shops, and takeout restaurants within a mile. Notable grocery stores include Yu Yu Asian Supermarket and Family Dollar. Coffee options are available at Starbucks in the Healthy Kentucky Research Building and Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii. Dining options on South Broadway, less than a mile west, include Sonic Drive-In, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dairy Queen, First Watch, Jalapeno’s, and KSBar & Grille. Residents have access to Lou Johnson Park and Elizabeth Street Park, both offering playgrounds, basketball courts, and picnic areas. Housing consists mainly of apartments, with some townhouses and single-family homes, featuring early 20th-century architecture such as Craftsman, Cape Cods, bungalows, American Foursquare, and Tudor styles. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools: Picadome Elementary, Morton Middle School, and Lafayette High School. Public transportation is accessible via the Lextran bus line, and the Blue Grass Airport is 6 miles west.