Jimtown
Rural Neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky
Fayette County 40511
Farmhouses and ranch-style homes
Along Jimtown’s only neighborhood road of houses, homebuyers can find everything from traditional two-story homes to ranch-style homes and farmhouse-inspired ones with front porches. These properties are typically single-family homes with lawns that cost anywhere between $250,000 and $600,000. The rest of the area is dotted with large farmhouses that have acres of property for livestock. “Some of the farms are very expansive, where every front window is a framed picture of Bluegrass lands,” Stephens says. There are farmhouses with modern features, some with Colonial architecture and others that are ranch-style. Depending on square footage, these properties can cost as low as $900,000 and get as high as $3.8 million.
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Surrounding Lexington attractions
While Jimtown doesn’t have much in terms of outdoor recreation for its residents, Houston Oaks Golf Course is 8.5 miles away and has a driving range, practice area and an 18-hole course. The facility was listed on the 2023 Best Kentucky Golf Courses list for KentuckyGolf.com and even has a public restaurant for visitors to enjoy.Kentucky Horse Park is a tourist attraction 11 miles away on Iron Works Pike that has a campground, soccer training complex, several walking trails and two different museums about the world of horse breeding and racing. Visitors can spend the day learning about why Lexington is known for its Thoroughbreds.
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High-performing Fayette County Schools
Families living in the area can send their children to schools within Fayette County Public Schools. Russell Cave Elementary School may have a C-plus grade on Niche, but it makes up for it with its English Learners classes for bilingual students and a curriculum that emphasizes technology. Winburn Middle School maintains a B Niche grade and is home to one of the county’s gifted and talented accelerated programs. From there, students can attend Bryan Station High School. Ranked No. 10 for Best Public High Schools in Lexington Area by Niche, Bryan Station has a B grade, offers the StationARTS fine arts program and hosts one of the district’s only Air Force JROTC programs.
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Traveling north of Lexington
Since Jimtown’s landscape is entirely rural, residents rely on their own vehicles to get around. The neighborhood is in-between US Route 460 and US Route 68, giving residents easy access to major highway systems. Blue Haven Farm Airport is a private airfield only 1.5 miles away for those who fly their own personal aircraft. “More and more people are getting into private aircraft as it becomes more attainable,” Stephens says. In an emergency, people will have to travel 10 miles to Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris.
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Shops and restaurants in Paris, KY
Shopping and dining opportunities are not available in Jimtown itself, which is why residents have to travel 8.3 miles to the nearest town, Paris, for options. Paris has a Main Street full of locally owned shops, including Bourbon Boot Supply, an antique store, clothing stores, an Amish furniture store and more. Get groceries from Save A Lot and anything else needed from the Walmart Supercenter. When it comes to food, there are several local restaurants to check out. Trackside Restaurant & Bourbon Bar has historic décor and an outdoor patio with firepits that give it charm. Their hot brown dish with turkey and country ham is a local favorite. There’s also Rico Fresh Mexican Grill, serving traditional Mexican meals like burritos and enchiladas. Fast food options in the area include Dairy Queen, Long John Silver’s, Hardee’s and more.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Hill Parker
Hill Parker
Responds QuicklyTurf Town Properties
(859) 554-3723
134 Total Sales
1 in Jimtown
$635,000 Price
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Tess Utterback
Tess Utterback
RE/MAX Creative Realty
(859) 710-6503
96 Total Sales
2 in Jimtown
$275K - $1.1M Price Range
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Jim Halfhill
Jim Halfhill
Rector Hayden Realtors
(859) 800-2416
114 Total Sales
1 in Jimtown
$151,500 Price
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Melanie Peterson
Melanie Peterson
Biederman Real Estate
(561) 609-1089
46 Total Sales
1 in Jimtown
$626,000 Price
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Kim Dice
Kim Dice
EXP Realty, LLC
(859) 762-1997
136 Total Sales
1 in Jimtown
$284,000 Price
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Traci Mitchell
Traci Mitchell
Christies International Real Estate Bluegrass
(859) 710-5780
147 Total Sales
1 in Jimtown
$678,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Houston Oaks Golf Course
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jimtown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jimtown Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$995,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$995,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$339
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
37
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1969
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,824
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
30,491
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
100
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,999
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,068
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
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®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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