Lansdowne
Suburban Neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky
Fayette County 40502, 40503
20th century homes with good bones in a suburban setting
Mid-century homes with rancher and split-level floorplans make up many of the dwellings in Lansdowne, alongside a selection of condominiums and homes with colonial features. Brick exteriors, lengthy driveways and lightly updated interiors are common among properties. “Many of the neighborhoods within New Circle Road, the nearby beltway, feature similar style homes. People who live in the homes typically don’t move; they usually add on because they enjoy the location so much,” Perryman says. Condo prices start around $100,000, while single-family homes start at the $250,000s and can sell for as much as $950,000. A typical house in Lansdowne sells for about $469,000.Beautiful botanical gardens and refined membership clubs
Zandale Park sits just north of Lansdowne, providing residents with a secluded space for picnics or games of catch. To the east of the neighborhood, Lansdowne-Merrick Park offers spaces for a wide range of activities, from walking trails and an outdoor gym to basketball courts and baseball/softball fields. Residents are also about 2 miles away from The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. Maintained by the University of Kentucky’s college of agriculture, the Arboretum’s 100 acres are designed to include elements of the entire Commonwealth’s ecosystem in a single space. The Signature Club of Lansdowne, a local country club with roots dating back to 1958, offers a pool, tennis and regularly scheduled events for members.Acclaimed educational experiences at Fayette County schools
Students in Lansdowne can attend schools within the Fayette County Public Schools system, including Glendover Elementary, which has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and holds an A grade on Niche. Older students study at the A-ranked Morton Middle School. Henry Clay High School offers the county’s only Army JROTC program and a Liberal Arts Academy program for students to refine their language arts, math and general intelligence skills. The school earns an A grade on Niche.Live tunes and theme park attractions on Nicholasville Road
Open mic nights and scheduled live music acts fill the stage at Twisted Cork Café Bar & Grill, a laid-back bar tucked into a shopping center close to Nicholasville Road. Locals can also find comedy shows and trivia nights there. Attached to the neighboring Signature Club of Lansdowne, The Cellar offers happy hour specials on beer, wine and Kentucky bourbon on weeknights. For all-ages fun, Malibu Jack’s offers go-kart racing, mini golf, arcade games and bowling in a large indoor theme park space.Linked to Lexington via New Circle Road
Lansdowne is directly connected to New Circle Road/KY-4, Lexington’s major beltway, to the south. Residents are also close to Tates Creek Road/KY-1974 to the east and Nicholasville Road/US-27 to the west, two major thoroughfares leading to the heart of the city. Downtown Lexington sits about 5 miles north of the neighborhood. For medical concerns, Baptist Health Lexington is 2 miles northwest. Residents can travel to and from the Lexington area at Blue Grass Airport, 9 miles northwest of Lansdowne. Lextran bus stops are available along the area’s major roads.Lexington dining staples and familiar shopping choices
Most of Lansdowne’s shopping and dining options are localized to the east and west sides of the neighborhood. Close to Tates Creek Road, Malone’s Steakhouse is a local favorite for refined meals, with casual fare such as burgers and sushi available at Drake’s next door. Merrick Inn Restaurant serves Southern classics for brunch and dinner in the estate of a former horse farm. The Mousetrap offers artisanal sandwiches, entrées and cheeses in a small shop setting, and locals can pick up groceries at the Fresh Market. Familiar shopping spots such as T.J. Maxx, Five Below, Trader Joe’s and Kroger anchor the shopping centers around Nicholasville Road on the neighborhood’s west side. Lansdowne also sits just northwest of Fayette Mall, a hub for retail and dining options. Residents can find Target, Aldi and Meijer stores near the mall, along with more specialty retailers such as Whole Foods and Apple at the neighboring Fritz Farm complex.Important things to know
Lansdowne residents are about 3 miles south of the University of Kentucky, the largest university in the Commonwealth and one of the city’s largest employment centers. Well-known for its athletic teams, UK offers more than 100 degree programs for undergraduate studies. Buyers should also ensure that a home in the area is adequately elevated to prevent damage from potential flooding, as some areas are more likely to experience flooding according to Flood Factor data from the First Street Foundation.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Groft
RE/MAX Creative Realty
(859) 800-7132
149 Total Sales
1 in Lansdowne
$390,000 Price
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Clay Thomas
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 413-3707
289 Total Sales
1 in Lansdowne
$104,500 Price
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Erica Sardar
The Brokerage
(859) 800-7072
89 Total Sales
1 in Lansdowne
$410,000 Price
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Matt Gerwin
Responds QuicklyChristies International Real Estate Bluegrass
(859) 710-5026
75 Total Sales
1 in Lansdowne
$420,000 Price
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Melia Hord
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Bluegrass Realty
(859) 800-4028
331 Total Sales
3 in Lansdowne
$259K - $540K Price Range
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Michael McNeill
Responds QuicklyBluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
(859) 407-7432
129 Total Sales
1 in Lansdowne
$366,900 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lansdowne | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 5 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lansdowne Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lansdowne, Lexington sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lansdowne, Lexington over the last 12 months is $441,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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