Residents of Columbia Heights enjoy its proximity to downtown Lexington and the neighboring Chevy Chase community, which has some of the best local restaurants in Lexington. Because Columbia Heights is adjacent to the University of Kentucky’s campus, residents have access to sidewalks and paved paths, making it one of the more walkable neighborhoods in Lexington.
Residents in Columbia Heights mostly live in bungalows and Cape Cod homes built in the first half of the 20th century. The median sale price for a home in Columbia Heights is $280,000.
Students living in Columbia Heights can attend Cassidy Elementary, Lexington Traditional Magnet and Henry Clay High, which has an overall A rating on Niche.com. Henry Clay High hosts Lexington’s only Army JROTC program. The school’s Liberal Arts Academy is designed for students who are gifted in language arts, mathematics and general intelligence. Students in this program are encouraged to participate in community service, academic mentoring and seminars. According to GreatSchools, Henry Clay High has a graduation rate of 91 percent, which is above the Kentucky state average of 90 percent.
Residents of Columbia Heights can enjoy Woodland Park, a 19-acre recreational space that includes a skatepark, an indoor aquatic center and a playground. It is the city’s oldest park. The skatepark features ramps, platforms, bowls and pipes. The aquatic center is where residents go to cool off from the heat. The center’s Paradise Lagoon is great for little ones who want to stretch their imaginations. What resembles a pirate ship is a play area that features a spyglass, water sprays and a water bucket to drench whoever stands beneath. The playground features a colorful assortment of swings, slides, monkey bars and other playground equipment. In August, residents come together for the Woodland Art Fair, where they can enjoy food and drinks, live music and view the work of artists from all over the country. Over 70,000 people attend this free cultural event.
There are a few notable restaurants near the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Great Bagel & Bakery is known for organic flour bagels and pastries. From plain to chocolate chip bagels, customers can choose their favorite for a breakfast sandwich. The American is made up of eggs, American cheese and bacon, ham or sausage. For groceries, residents head to the Kroger on Euclid Avenue. There is also The Sage Rabbit with their farm-to-table menu. Order their Beach Bum Burger, which is made with American cheese, spicy Thousand Island dressing and fried egg. There is also the Dreamy Mac & Cheese that can be flavored with chicken, shrimp or vegetables. Josie’s is a Lexington staple. Stop in for breakfast and order the Sausage Gravy & Biscuits or the Chevy Chase Special, which comes with two eggs, breakfast potatoes and a choice of meat.
In October, the community celebrates at the Chevy Chase Street Fair. Hosted on Euclid Avenue, residents come out for live music and support local food, drink and retail vendors. With its prime location near great restaurants and downtown, Columbia Heights is a small neighborhood worth considering.
Kitty Lane
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
(859) 800-6320
340 Total Sales
1 in Columbia Heights
$400,000 Price
Alyssa M Boley
Coldwell Banker McMahan
(859) 681-7814
101 Total Sales
2 in Columbia Heights
$270K - $331K Price Range
Sandy Allnutt
The Agency
(859) 710-1592
221 Total Sales
1 in Columbia Heights
$270,000 Price
John Sanders
Rector Hayden Realtors
(859) 710-6701
53 Total Sales
3 in Columbia Heights
$279,766 Price Range
Jim Halfhill
Rector Hayden Realtors
(859) 800-2416
115 Total Sales
3 in Columbia Heights
$279,766 Price Range
Lindsay Barsotti
ERA Select Real Estate
(859) 551-0780
144 Total Sales
3 in Columbia Heights
$195K - $517K Price Range
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