Liberty Area
Modern-day Colonial Revival and farmhouse styles
Contemporary reinterpretations of colonial and farmhouse styles are common among homes in Hamburg. Locals can find estates with brick exteriors, new traditional houses with cobblestone and column features, and townhomes and condos with designs inspired by 19th-century architecture. Most homes were built between the early 2000s and today. Smaller properties, such as townhomes, traditional single-family dwellings and duplex units, generally sell from $170,000 to $300,000. The area’s most lavish properties, including executive housing, custom houses and luxury townhomes, range from $395,000 to more than $1 million.New schools and established education in Fayette County
Students in the Hamburg Area can attend schools within the Fayette County Public Schools system, including Liberty Elementary School, which has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and earns a B-plus score on Niche. Crawford Middle School earns a C-plus grade. The A-minus-ranked Frederick Douglass High School offers three specialized academies based around technology, professional service and health science education. Students can also participate in a variety of extracurricular programs, including more than 20 athletic programs. Mary E. Britton Middle School, a new school being built on Polo Club Boulevard to the immediate east, is set to open for classes in 2025.Close to a key Lexington retail and dining corridor
Hamburg Pavilion is one of East Lexington's primary shopping destinations, located close to the neighborhood’s section of Interstate 75. Varied big-box stores such as Target, Costco, Barnes and Noble, Meijer and Petsmart share space in the area with specialized retailers such as Francesca’s, Kentucky Branded and Sew-a-Lot. Additional shopping options on the west end of the neighborhood include HomeGoods and Sam’s Club stores, while Walmart, Lowe’s and Hobby Lobby are available to the north. Dining options nearby include locations for well-known Lexington restaurants such as Malone’s Steakhouse and Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen. Locals searching for straightforward fare can also find a wide range of fast food and casual options nearby, including Culver’s, Smashing Tomato, Joella’s Hot Chicken and Gold Star Chili. Well-known near the University of Kentucky campus for bridging Tex-Mex with Kentucky cuisine, The Local Taco opened a Hamburg location in 2022. To the neighborhood’s east, Pasta Garage Italian Café lets residents enjoy pasta dishes from the kitchen or buy house-made lasagna, penne and gnocchi to make at home.Beloved trails, YMCA recreation and major parks
Residents can hike, bike or walk the dogs on Brighton Trail, which stretches from Flying Ebony Drive in the neighborhood out to the Gleneagles area, 3 miles east. Liberty Park sits along the trail and offers dedicated green space and wooded areas. The Whitaker Family YMCA offers a variety of indoor recreation options, including a swimming pool, weight room, basketball court and more. Additional parks sit in nearby neighborhoods, including Idle Hour Park to the west, which features baseball and soccer fields and a community center for seniors. Pleasant Ridge Park offers a playground, dog park and picnic tables. Locals looking for a larger area for leisure can visit Jacobson Park, a 216-acre park with facilities for disc golf, boating and volleyball, along with the 18-hole golf course at the Lakeside Park Club.Get to the good stuff with New Circle and Winchester
Hamburg residents are close to multiple major Lexington thoroughfares, including New Circle Road/KY-4 to the east, US-60/Winchester Road to the north, Interstate 75 to the east and Man-O-War Boulevard to the south. Residents are about 6 miles east of downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky. The nearest hospital, Baptist Health Hamburg, is 3 miles east of the neighborhood’s center. Flights out of the Lexington area depart from Blue Grass Airport, 15 miles west of the neighborhood.Movies, music and monkey business on Lex’s east side
The Regal Hamburg Pavilion theater screens new film releases in the neighborhood, and parents can take the kids to Monkey Joe’s for fun on inflatables and arcade games. Residents can also try out the immersive game experiences at Activate Lexington. To the south, Shamrock Bar & Grille offers weekly trivia nights and sports watch parties, while rotating local bands take the stage on Saturdays at O’Neill’s. 6 miles west of the neighborhood in downtown Lexington, folks can watch Kentucky Wildcats basketball games at Rupp Arena or enjoy comedy and fine arts performances at Lexington Opera House.Important things to know
According to the First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor index, some areas within the Hamburg Area are more likely to incur higher degrees of flooding during inclement weather. Residents are advised to ensure that homes are properly elevated and insured during the home-buying process. Locals closer to traffic centers such as New Circle Road and Interstate 75 may run into higher degrees of noise pollution compared to the area’s primary population centers.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Greg Taylor
Greg Taylor
Responds QuicklySemonin REALTORS
(502) 677-3290
142 Total Sales
1 in Liberty Area
$571,000 Price
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Ed Sarfo
Ed Sarfo
Commonwealth Real Estate Professionals
(859) 724-6627
107 Total Sales
10 in Liberty Area
$154K - $1.2M Price Range
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David Humes
David Humes
Christie's Intl. RE Bluegrass
(859) 800-6365
129 Total Sales
1 in Liberty Area
$262,500 Price
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John Groft
John Groft
RE/MAX Creative Realty
(859) 800-7132
146 Total Sales
1 in Liberty Area
$261,000 Price
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Philip 'PJ' Elder
Philip 'PJ' Elder
Omega Real Estate Brokerage LLC
(859) 800-3582
47 Total Sales
4 in Liberty Area
$160K - $363K Price Range
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Clay Thomas
Clay Thomas
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 413-3707
284 Total Sales
3 in Liberty Area
$375K - $500K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Idle Hour Park
Woodland Park
Jacobson Park
Mount Tabor Park
Pleasant Ridge Park
Castlewood Park
Liberty Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Clay's Spring Park
Legacy Trail
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Liberty Area | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Liberty Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Liberty Area, Lexington sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Liberty Area, Lexington over the last 12 months is $312,500, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$322,749
Median Sale Price
$312,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$266,680
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$326,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
153
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,671
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,651
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,473
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,720
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,361 - $2,598 per month
- Waterstone at Hamburg
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 699+ Sq Ft
- 2785 Polo Club Blvd
- Lexington, KY
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$1,369 - $2,618 per month
- Springs At Hamburg
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 525+ Sq Ft
- 2151 Meeting St
- Lexington, KY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,595
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,489
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,382
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
49.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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