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Why buyers are drawn to Lansdowne Merrick
If you’re looking for a suburban atmosphere near parks, restaurants and shopping, check out Lansdowne Merrick. Located in Lexington ’s southeastern corner, just inside New Circle Road, Lansdowne Merrick’s cul-de-sacs and tree-lined streets make you feel removed from the city, even though you have a grocery store and restaurants within walking distance. The Lansdowne Shoppes are nearby, adding to the community’s restaurant scene, and Lansdowne Merrick Park is in the neighborhood’s center. Bike-friendly Tates Creek Road connects directly to Downtown Lexington, 4 miles away, and Nicholasville Road’s retail shopping is also close.
Lansdowne Merrick is a tree-filled neighborhood in southeastern Lexington.
Lansdowne Merrick has many ranch-style homes.
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A mix of ranch-style, Colonial Revival and New Traditional homes
Most of the housing in Lansdowne Merrick is made up of single-family homes, with townhouses mixed in. Ranch-style homes are common, and many sit on basements that add extra living space. You’ll also find split-level, Colonial Revival and New Traditional designs. These houses were primarily built between the 1970s and ‘90s, and many have been updated over the years to have modern kitchens and bathrooms with luxury features like heated floors and soaking tubs. Pockets of townhouses are spread throughout the community, and these usually have brick exteriors and attached garages. Apartment complexes help make the area renter-friendly.
Lansdowne Merrick has a variety of home styles.
Ranch-style homes are common in Lansdowne Merrick.
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What home prices are like in Lansdowne Merrick
The median home sale price in Lansdowne Merrick is in the lower $500,000s, above Lexington’s overall median and that of nearby neighborhoods like Lansdowne and Gainesway, but below that of Lakeview Estates and Lansdowne Shadeland East. You can find:
Homes under 3,000 square feet from the upper $300,000s to the upper $600,000s
Larger homes from the mid-$600,000s to around $1.2 million
Spacious luxury homes from around $1.5 million to $3.5 million
Townhouses from the lower $200,000s to the lower $400,000s
If you buy a townhouse, you’ll have to pay a monthly HOA fee between $370 and $450 that covers things like community pool maintenance.
Which Fayette County schools kids might attend
Families in Lansdowne Merrick are served by the Fayette County Public Schools district. Kids can start at Julius Marks Elementary School, which gets a B rating from Niche, then go to the A-rated Morton Middle School, known for its math program. Older students can attend the A-minus-rated Henry Clay High School, which has a Liberal Arts Academy and the district’s only Army JROTC program. If you’re interested in private schools, the A-minus-rated Lexington Christian Academy’s preschool and elementary campus is in the neighborhood, and older kids can go to middle and high school at the campus in Wellington.
Henry Clay High School has a modern design.
Morton Middle School earns an A grade on Niche.
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Major roads, bus routes and bike lanes connect the neighborhood
Getting around the city from Lansdowne Merrick is straightforward. Tates Creek Road borders the neighborhood and leads to Downtown Lexington, around 4 miles away. Alumni Drive leads around 3 miles to the University of Kentucky, the city’s biggest employer, and New Circle Road on the neighborhood’s south edge leads around 10 miles to Blue Grass Airport. If you want to leave your car at home, Lextran offers bus service in the area, and there are bike lanes on Tates Creek Road.
Downtown Lexington is 4 miles away.
Lansdowne Merrick is near several major roads.
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Merrick Inn Restaurant serves Southern cuisine in Lansdowne Merrick.
Neighborhood restaurants and shopping centers nearby
Lansdowne Merrick has a solid dining scene within the neighborhood, and there are more restaurants close by. Some popular spots include:
Chinoe Pub, a neighborhood bar and grill best known for its karaoke
El Azteca Mexican Grill, a family-owned spot that’s served classic Mexican meals for over 25 years
Merrick Inn Restaurant, a former farmhouse that’s now known for its Southern cuisine and homey vibe
Drake’s, a casual restaurant serving classic bar fare and sushi
Malone’s, an upscale steakhouse that also serves seafood
For grocery shopping, there’s a Kroger in the neighborhood. The Lansdowne Shoppes, a shopping center anchored by Fresh Market, is nearby. Big-box retailers and the Fayette Mall, the largest shopping mall in Kentucky, are around 4 miles away on Nicholasville Road.
Parks, sports and The Arboretum are nearby
Lansdowne Merrick has convenient access to green spaces. Lansdowne Merrick Park anchors the neighborhood, providing residents with tennis and basketball courts, a baseball field and a playground within walking distance. Nearby, The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky is a 100-acre garden on UK’s campus that is known for its Walk Across Kentucky trail, a 2-mile path lined with native plant gardens representing the state’s seven regions. The Arboretum also has a children’s garden and rose gardens.
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Lansdowne Merrick Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Lansdowne Merrick, Lexington over the last 12 months is $560,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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