$475,039Average Value$285Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Single-family homes beside southwest Lexington’s growing shopping and dining scene
Due to increased commercial development and a convenient location along major thoroughfares, southwest Lexington is becoming an increasingly desirable part of the city. “There’s a lot to do in that area, and it’s developing exponentially,” says VisitLex’s director of communications Martina Barksdale. “It really is a melting pot of people. The influx of people has brought a variety of foods and businesses here.” Harrods Hill is a residential neighborhood with single-family home options, as well as townhouse, condo and apartment offerings. Located directly across Man o’ War Boulevard from The Fountains at Palomar, a buzzing new retail complex, the community's proximity to diverse shopping and dining options, is another draw for buyers. Realtor Andrea Coughtry explains, “There’s not a lot of affordable commercial space available in Lexington, so the Fountains at Palomar gives local owner-operators access to great neighborhoods with high-value homes. And it gives homes more value by having cute shopping centers nearby." A symbiotic relationship, this combination of amenities and family-friendly living, makes Harrods Hill the ideal pocket suburb for those looking to live in southwest Lexington.
Homes in Harrods Hill have an average value of $455,714.
Neighbors in Harrods Hill help each other out during Autumn leaf-raking season.
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Farmhouses, ranch-style and new traditional homes
Harrods Hill is an 80% owner-occupied neighborhood primarily comprised of single-family home options. The neighborhood's architectural trends range from Colonial Revivals to ranch-styles to new Traditional designs. The area also features a few townhouse developments built in the 1980s, with values concentrated between $350,000 and $450,000. Condo units vary in price depending on size and location, but can start in the $200,000s and go upwards. Single-family home values range from the mid $500,000s to the mid $800,000s, and the average overall property value here is $100,000 more than the average for the Lexington metro area. Because of this, the market moves quickly, with homes selling after an average of 11 days, or four times faster than the national average. “The increase in things to do has increased home values,” says Coughtry.
Harrods Hill offers newer communities of homes in a convenient location.
Many homes built in Harrods Hill in the 1990's are 3-4 bedroom with colonial architecture.
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Academic excellence at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Harrods Hill students attend Fayette County Public Schools, a district with an overall A-minus rating on Niche. Kids can start out at Rosa Parks Elementary, which receives an A grade and the title of third best public elementary school in the Lexington area by Niche. From there, students can continue onto Beaumont Middle School, which receives an A and ranks as the Lexington area’s fourth best public middle school on Niche. Rounding out their secondary education, students go to Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, which scores an A grade from Niche, which also ranks Dunbar as the top public high school in the Lexington area. One of Kentucky’s largest high schools, Dunbar High has built a reputation for academic excellence, featuring an annual average of 15 National Merit Semifinalists and earning routine ribbons at both the Governor’s Cup State Tournament and the National Academic Quiz Tournaments State Championships. The campus is also home to the Math, Science, and Technology Center (MSTC) magnet program, which accepts 55 of 2500 incoming freshmen annually. Graduates from the program have an average ACT score of 34 and go on to attend some of the nation’s top colleges.
Beaumont Middle School offers classes to 6th to 8th grade students.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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Man o’ War and New Circle Road connect residents to the rest of Lexington
Harrods Hill is a car-dependent neighborhood in southwest Lexington, located between New Circle Road, the inner loop around the city, and Man o’ War Boulevard, the outer loop. These loops connect it to the Fayette Mall and other shopping centers, 4 miles east, and the Blue Grass Airport and Keeneland, 3 miles west. Harrodsburg Road connects the neighborhood to downtown, 5 miles away, and a Lextran bus stop provides routes to destinations across the city. The neighborhood’s nearest medical center is CHI St. Joseph Health, 3 miles northeast.
Walking trails at Harrods Hill Park
Harrods Hill Park is a nearly 13-acre green space with a playground, basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields and a paved walking loop. “My mom loves the walking trails at Harrods Hill Park,” Coughtry says. “She chooses to walk there out of every park in Lexington.” Three miles north, Cardinal Run Park has additional shaded walking paths and softball and baseball fields.
Harrods Hill Park features a walking path, basketball court, playground and tennis courts.
Local area residents enjoy an autumn walk at Harrods Hill Park.
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Local dining and retail shopping at Palomar Centre and The Fountains at Palomar
At the corner of Man o’ War and Harrodsburg Road, Palomar Centre is a retail strip with a Walmart Neighborhood Market for groceries and a selection of locally owned restaurants. “Wild Eggs is the place to go for breakfast, and Vinaigrette Salads is a great place to get fresh, healthy salads,” Coughtry says. “Then, you can pop over to Old Kentucky Chocolates for a midday snack and get a steak and a cocktail at Malone’s.” Across Man o’ War from Palomar Centre, The Fountains at Palomar is a new retail development with a mix of local businesses and chains. “The Fountains at Palomar gives southwest Lexington a nice shopping option and more dining options because otherwise, you would've had to go downtown, or farther into south Lexington for food options,” Coughtry says. "And it creates more value by having cute shopping centers with local restaurants nearby like Bella Café & Grille and Papi’s Mexican, alongside chains like Chick-Fil-A and Orangetheory.” She notes that the shopping center will also soon be home to the city’s first Publix grocery store.
Walk-in to Old Kentucky Chocolates in Harrods Hill or pick up an order at the drive-thru window.
Shoppers enjoy a cool Autumn day at Palomar Centre in Harrods Hill.
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Horse races at Keeneland and outdoor concerts and movies at the Moondance Amphitheater
Three miles west, Keeneland is a world-class horse racing facility that hosts fall and spring meets attracting visitors from all over the world. The racing season lasts about a month, and ticket prices start at $7 for weekday races and $10 on weekends. Throughout the year, the racecourse is open to the public, where residents can view daily morning horse workouts from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Less than a mile away, the Moondance Amphitheater hosts weekly concerts in the summer and themed events throughout the year, like '80s night tribute bands, themed dance parties and October’s Freaky Flicks outdoor movie series.
The Keeneland racetrack entrance and sign in the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood.
A music concert series is held at Moondance Amphitheater Fridays on Summer months.
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Crime
Harrods Hill has a 3 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, below the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Shillito Park
Garden Springs Park
Higbee Mill Park
Waverly Park
Harrods Hill Park
Cardinal Run Park
Southland Park
Legacy Trail
Moondance Amphitheater
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
13 min drive
Bus
Harrodsburg & Man-O-War
Bus
Wellington Way & Palomar Center Dr
Bus
Lyon & 3475 (Quail Run)
Bus
Lyon & Cottage Circle
Bus
Snaffle & Bamboo
Bus
Fort Harrod & Mantilla
Bus
Harrodsburg Road & 3421 Outbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Harrods Hill
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harrods Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harrods Hill, Lexington sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Harrods Hill, Lexington over the last 12 months is $459,900, up 111% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,580
Median Age
48
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,748
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,498
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
53.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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