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Centerville-Nihizertown is where town meets country
On the eastern edge of Lexington, Centerville-Nihizertown is where the city meets Kentucky's famous horse country. Homes here typically come with acreage, so open pastures with grazing horses and cattle are a common sight throughout much of the area. You’re only a short drive from Hamburg Pavilion, a regional shopping hub, and 11 miles from Downtown Lexington, so if you’re searching for a country lifestyle that’s still connected to the city, take a look at Centerville-Nihizertown.
Centerville-Nihizertown is near Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World.
Centerville‑Nihizertown is mostly farmland.
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Acreage and rural homes define the housing landscape
Centerville-Nihizertown is a rural area where two-lane country roads are lined with plank fencing, rolling pastures and houses set far apart from one another. Most homes come on at least an acre, but many include more land, plus buildings like barns and stables. “You’re going to have anywhere from big, enormous homes to a smaller farm home,” says John Scott Durbin, a Realtor with Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty. Ranch-style houses are common, and you’ll also find some newly built modern farmhouses and undeveloped land.
Farmhouse-style homes are common around Centerville-Nihizertown.
The median lot size in Centerville‑Nihizertown is 1 acre.
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What home prices you’ll find in Centerville-Nihizertown
The median home sale price in Centerville-Nihizertown is in the mid-$500,000s, above Lexington’s overall median and that of nearby communities like Becknerville and Boone Creek East, but below that of Coletown and Greenbrier. Home prices range widely by acreage, typically falling between the lower $300,000s and the mid-$800,000s, though established farms can go for more.
Routes around Lexington and the greater region
You’ll need a car to get around Centerville-Nihizertown and drive into Lexington. Todds Road and U.S. Route 60 connect the area to downtown and the University of Kentucky, which are about 11 miles away. Depending on where you live, the drive to either might take around 30 minutes. Interstate 75 runs through the community, and its junction with Interstate 64 is nearby, providing convenient routes around the region.
Students attend different schools based on their address
Families are served by the Fayette County Public Schools district. Centerville-Nihizertown is a large area, so kids will attend different schools depending on where they live. Here’s what you need to know:
Four elementary schools serve the area, including Athens-Chilesburg Elementary School, which gets an A rating from Niche.
Kids might attend one of two middle schools, including Mary E. Britton Middle School, which opened in 2025.
There are two high schools serving the community, including the A-minus-rated Henry Clay High School, home to the district's only Army JROTC program.
Dining and everyday shopping are a short drive away
Centerville-Nihizertown has a small selection of local restaurants, with additional options in nearby areas. Within the community, you can try Indian-Mexican fusion at MirchiMex or pick up brisket and pulled pork from Charlie G's BBQ & Grill. When you need to run errands, you’re around 7 miles from Hamburg Pavilion, which has national retailers, grocery stores and more restaurants. “It’s right on the edge of town and country, so you can basically be in a shopping area within 5 to 10 minutes, max,” Durbin says.
Residents of Centerville-Nihizertown get fresh produce and household essentials at Meijer.
Centerville-Nihizertown shoppers browse major retailers like Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods and Target at the Hamburg Pavilion.
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Nearby recreation includes trails, lakes and soccer
Though Centerville-Nihizertown is a rural area, you’re a short drive from outdoor recreation. Here are some of your options:
Deer Haven Park, a green space known for its trails, including the nearly 4-mile Brighton Trail
Greenbrier Golf & Country Club, a private club with an 18-hole championship golf course, swimming pools and a 19-acre fishing lake
Jacobson Park, an over 200-acre park surrounding a lake where you can boat and fish
Lexington Sporting Club, a stadium that hosts professional, amateur and youth soccer games
Iroquois Hunt Club, a traditional foxhunting club that’s been active since 1880
Deer Haven Park captures the beauty of the countryside.
Pet owners can walk their dogs on the Brighton Trail.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Centerville-Nihizertown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Centerville-Nihizertown, Lexington sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Centerville-Nihizertown, Lexington over the last 12 months is $613,708, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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