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Coletown is a rural retreat near the Kentucky River
If you’re looking for space and an outdoor lifestyle amid the Bluegrass Region's natural beauty, consider Coletown. This rural community is in far southeast Lexington, where open land and horse farms dominate the landscape. The area is best known for the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, which has forested trails leading to scenic overlooks above the Kentucky River. Despite Coletown’s country feel, the community is still part of the larger Lexington area, so you’re within a 30-minute drive of shopping, restaurants and Downtown Lexington.
Coletown hikers can explore Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
The Kentucky River borders Coletown.
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What kinds of homes, land and prices you’ll find in Coletown
Homes in Coletown usually sit on several acres, giving you privacy and space to raise horses or have a hobby farm. Here you can find everything from renovated midcentury farmhouses to newer custom builds. Ranch-style and colonial-style houses are common, and newer custom designs often have modern farmhouse elements. Undeveloped land is also available. The median home sale price in Coletown is in the lower $600,000s, above Lexington’s overall median and that of nearby rural communities like Centerville-Nihizertown and Northeast Nicholasville. Prices range widely, depending on acreage and square footage, but you can generally find:
Homes on 3 or fewer acres from the mid- $100,000s to the upper $500,000s
Houses on over 3 acres from the mid-$500,000s to around $1 million
New construction or large estate homes on acreage from around $1.2 million to $1.9 million
Undeveloped land of 1 to 15 acres from the lower $200,000s to the upper $300,000s
Huge estates sitting on vast acreage fill the countryside in Coletown.
Coletown offers buyers brick ranch-style homes.
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What kind of commute to expect
You’ll need a car to get around the area from Coletown. Interstate 75 runs directly through the community, and other major roads include Tates Creek Road and Old Richmond Road. Commute times will vary, but in general, Downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky, one of the area’s largest employers, are about 15 miles away, a drive that takes around 30 minutes.
Kids attend highly rated Fayette County schools
The Fayette County Public Schools district serves the area. Depending on where they live, kids might start at Squires Elementary School or Brenda Cowan Elementary School, which both get an A-minus rating from Niche. They can then go to the A-rated Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and the A-minus-rated Henry Clay High School, home to the Liberal Arts Academy and the district's only Army JROTC program. Since Coletown covers a large area, students might find themselves travelling up to 13 miles to get to school.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School serves the area.
Henry Clay High School gets high ratings.
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Outdoor activities range from riding lessons to hiking
Coletown offers a variety of ways to get outside. Horse culture is a big part of life here, and many residents keep horses on their property or take lessons at one of the area’s stables. Sarah Meier operates Punchestown Stable, which specializes in show hunters and jumpers. “We bring in kids and teach them how to ride,” she says. “It’s a good life for a kid. They get to learn the responsibility of taking care of a horse and become part of a barn family, so to speak.” The over 700-acre Raven Run Nature Sanctuary is a big draw for the area, featuring over 10 miles of wooded trails along the Kentucky River Palisades, a region known for its limestone cliffs. “Raven Run has close to 70,000 visitors annually who come from all over,” says Jennifer Hubbard-Sanchez, the superintendent of natural areas for Lexington Parks & Recreation. “We have lots of local hikers and families who are regulars to the park, some hiking weekly and even a few who visit daily.” Closer to the city, Jacobson Park is a popular spot for its dog park, sprayground and events like free summer movie nights.
Residents can fish at Jacobson Park.
Raven Run Nature Center services the over 700-acre Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Coletown.
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Dining options and everyday shopping are within reach
Even though Coletown is rural, you’ll have an easy time finding a place to hang out and grab a bite to eat. “People do go out to eat a lot here,” Meier says. “It’s a very social, nice group of people.” Here are some of the area’s popular spots:
Boonedogs, a creative hot dog joint with a spacious outdoor area and a bourbon bar
Proud Mary BBQ, a riverside restaurant known for its patio seating and fried catfish
Talon Winery, a scenic vineyard with free live music every weekend
The closest grocery store is Kroger in Hartland. For retail shopping, you’re about 13 miles from Hamburg, a shopping hub with big-box retailers, and 14 miles from Fayette Mall, the largest shopping mall in Kentucky.
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Coletown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Coletown, Lexington sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Coletown, Lexington over the last 12 months is $610,000, down 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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