Picadome Homes for Sale

Picadome is where downtown Lexington meets the city's greener suburban areas. The neighborhood offers a mix of Cape Cod, bungalow and ranch-style homes, along with condos. The area appeals to both University of Kentucky students and older buyers, with homes typically selling quickly. Morton Middle School and Lafayette High School are each highly rated. Southland Drive, on the neighborhood’s south side, features various shopping spots including Good Foods Co-Op, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and specialty retailers like D20 Hobbies and Old Kentucky Chocolates. Places to eat include Marikka’s Restaurant & Bier Stube, South of Wrigley, PieTana and Winchell’s Restaurant. For entertainment, the Tahlsound concert series and Southland Lanes bowling alley are local favorites, while the Rackhouse Tavern showcases Kentucky acts on weekends. Southland Park offers a swimming pool and playground, while Elizabeth Street Park includes a basketball court. Golf enthusiasts can play at the Gay Brewer, Jr. Course at Picadome. The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky is just 2 miles away. Picadome is connected to greater Lexington via US-68/Harrodsburg Road, Southland Drive and Waller Avenue, with downtown Lexington only 3 miles away. CHI Saint Joseph Hospital is nearby, and Blue Grass Airport is 5 miles west. The area experiences heavy traffic during peak hours and some parts are prone to flooding, so potential residents should consider these factors.