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Loradale is a welcoming community in Kentucky's horse country
Located in the city’s northeast corner, Loradale is a gateway to the Lexington region’s horse country. In contrast to most of the city, Loradale consists of rural land home to various equine operations. They include places like the Hilaur Farm, which has a show jumping facility surrounded by yards of white fencing. Amid these horse farms are a handful of mom and pop places where locals go for bologna sandwiches, tacos and locally grown produce. “It’s just very foresty and open, and I like how friendly all the people are,” says Lauren Hester, a California native and the owner of the Hilaur Farm. She also appreciates the weather. “It’s not San Diego,” she says. “It gets cold in the winter, but it’s not freezing like up north.”
There are only 81 homes in the rural Loradale neighborhood.
Loradale has numerous equine operations and horse farms.
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Ranch-style and upscale Colonial Revivals amid farmland
Barns, stables and grazing horses dot Loradale’s vast farmland. Rows of mature trees, stone walls and fences line parts of the area’s quiet two-lane country roads. “Based on my knowledge, the ability to buy a house and small acreage out there is probably pretty limited,” says Rita Jones, a farmer and Realtor with Keller Williams. “Out in that rural area, it’s predominantly larger acreage farms.”
The housing includes ranch-style homes, split-levels and some upscale Colonial Revivals, but homes do not regularly go on the market. Homes with less than 15 acres of land run from about $200,000 to $600,000. More high-end homes, or ones with lots over 20 acres, run between $1 million and $2 million. Loradale’s CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, or well below the national average of 4.
Loradale is located just 6 miles from the Kentucky Horse Park.
Ranch homes in Loradale are an affordable option for new homebuyers.
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Sandwiches, tacos and local produce at community staples
The Jot-Em Down Store is a casual convenience store and a Loradale staple. The business carries typical goods like brand-name candy and soft drinks, and it has a small lunch area where patrons may enjoy freshly made sandwiches, chips and beer. “A lot of horse farm workers eat there,” Jones says. Easy to spot with its horse-themed mural, Loradale Market is popular for its Mexican food. The store is down the street from Pappy’s Produce, where visitors will find farm-fresh cabbage, tomatoes, eggplant and corn. An ALDI grocery store is between Interstate 64 and New Circle Road.
Jot 'Em Down Store in Loradale includes a small lunch area where patrons enjoy freshly made sandwiches, chips, and beer.
The Loradale Market uniquely combines convenience retail with flavorful Mexican cuisine, earning its place as a neighborhood favorite.
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Close to the Kentucky Horse Park’s equestrian attractions
The Kentucky Horse Park is 6 miles from Loradale’s south end, putting the community close to several equestrian-focused activities and one of Lexington’s most popular destinations. Children and adults may ride on the horse trails or catch shows featuring costumed riders. They may visit the barns or stop by the International Museum of the Horse, considered the most complete institution dedicated to horse history. Bikers often pass this area as they ride on the city’s 12-mile Legacy Trail. Other equestrian facilities include the Avalon at Cherry Knoll Farm, which offers high-end facilities, pastures and training.
Kentucky Horse Park has over 200 years of history.
Legacy Trail is a 12-mile shared-use greenway trail.
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Early career start at the Academies of Lexington
Loradale is zoned for Russell Cave Elementary School, which gets a C-plus from Niche. Students here may then go to Winburn Middle School and Bryan Station High School, which get B-minus and B grades from Niche. Bryan Station students may participate in the Academies of Lexington, a series of supplemental programs that provide direct exposure to fields like information technology and health care. For example, the medical academy offers paths to certifications for jobs like pharmacy technician.
The student population of Russell Cave Elementary School is 240 and the school serves PK-5.
The student population of Winburn Middle School is 815 and the school serves 6-8.
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Horse and bluegrass shows at Kentucky Horse Park
In addition to horse shows and other equestrian-themed events, the nearby Kentucky Horse Park hosts some of the Lexington area’s biggest celebrations. These include musical events like June 2025’s Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Fest, one of the annual gatherings serving as spiritual successors to the old Festival of the Bluegrass. Many come to the park to listen to acts showcasing the distinct string-driven music.
Russell Cave Road commute to downtown Lexington
The Russell Cave Road thoroughfare runs through Loradale and goes toward downtown Lexington, about 13 miles south. However, the community is a few miles closer to Paris in neighboring Bourbon County. The community is also 12 miles from Interstate 64, which takes travelers to other cities like Frankfort, the state capital. Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport is the region’s hub for commercial flights. “The Blue Grass Airport is probably one of my favorite airports to fly into because you fly over all the horse farms,” Hester says. “It’s unreal to think all these horses are being raised here.” Paris’ Bourbon Community Hospital and the Albert B. Chandler Hospital near the University of Kentucky are the closest major medical facilities.
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On average, homes in Loradale, Lexington sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Loradale, Lexington over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Ken DonworthBluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
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