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What draws buyers to McConnell's Trace
McConnell's Trace is a northwest Lexington suburb that shares many of the same perks as Masterson Station, but at a lower price point. The early-2000s homes here have modern layouts and amenities, and a neighborhood association keeps the social calendar full. The expansive Masterson Station Park is steps away, and you can go out to eat along the Leestown Road corridor. Add in highly rated schools and quick access to New Circle Road, and it’s easy to see why McConnell's Trace is a popular choice for those looking to settle down in Lexington.
You can find modern homes in McConnell's Trace.
McConnell's Trace is a suburban neighborhood in northwest Lexington.
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What home styles and prices you’ll find in McConnell's Trace
Housing in McConnell's Trace is mostly ranch-style homes and two-story New Traditional builds with Craftsman and colonial-style influences. Most homes were built in the early 2000s and have great rooms with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets and covered back porches. Fenced backyards and two-car attached garages with additional storage are common. “It seems like some of the builders that went in there, they wanted to build a home with just a few extra bells and whistles,” says Norm Biller, the owner and principal broker of Biller Homes. “That’s a neighborhood where some of the builders were a little more artistic.” The median home sale price in McConnell’s Trace is in the lower $300,000s, below Lexington’s overall median and that of Masterson Station, Sandersville and Meadowthorpe. Prices typically range from the mid-$200,000s to the upper $400,000s. You’ll also have to pay an annual HOA fee of around $100 that covers grounds maintenance and snow removal. Rental townhouses are available.
Craftsman-influenced New Traditional architecture is common in McConnell's Trace.
You can also find ranch-style homes.
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Kids go to highly rated schools like Meadowthorpe Elementary
Families are served by the Fayette County Public Schools district. Kids can start at Meadowthorpe Elementary School, which gets an A rating from Niche and hosts the district's Gifted and Talented Accelerated Program for fourth and fifth graders. Older students can go to the B-plus-rated Leestown Middle School and the A-rated Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. The high school is home to the Math, Science and Technology Center, a competitive four-year magnet program.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School gets high ratings.
Leestown Middle School serves the area.
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Lextran offers McConnell's Trace residents access to a network of bus routes.
Leestown Road and other routes for commuters
Leestown Road borders McConnell's Trace, providing a direct route to Downtown Lexington, about 5 miles away. The University of Kentucky, the city’s largest employer, is 6 miles away. Leestown Road also provides a direct route to Frankfort, 21 miles away, and to Georgetown, a 13-mile drive. New Circle Road, which loops around Lexington, and interstates 64 and 75 are nearby. The Lextran bus stops throughout the neighborhood, providing a car-free way to get around.
Riding horses is a popular pastime at Masterson Station Park.
Outdoor recreation includes Masterson Station Park
Masterson Station Park is one of the area’s biggest draws, offering over 600 acres of open fields with a soccer complex, a splash pad and two dog parks. Equestrian trails and facilities for cross-country and dressage events are also available, and the park even has horseback riding lessons for beginners. The paved Town Branch Trail winds through the neighborhood and is a popular spot for jogging and biking. Nearby, The Yard is an indoor sports complex with batting cages and basketball courts.
Restaurants, grocery stores and vintage shops on Leestown Road
McConnell’s Trace is near several restaurants on Leestown Road. You can grab a meal at these spots:
Ramsey’s Diner, a Lexington institution known for Southern comfort food
The Service Station, a neighborhood bar with a patio and rotating selection of food trucks
Paleteria Las Veracruzanas, an ice cream shop serving sweet treats and savory snacks
Grounded All Day Café, a locally owned coffee shop known for its bagel sandwiches
Kroger is the closest grocery store, and Leestown Road is also home to antique and vintage stores like Meadowthorpe Antique Mall and POPS Resale.
The Service Station is a popular bar in McConnells Trace.
The Service Station used to be an old gas station.
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Kite Fest features kite flying, children’s games and live music.
Events in the neighborhood and at Masterson Station Park
The McConnell’s Trace Neighborhood Association hosts regular events throughout the year, and you’re close to festivals and fairs at Masterson Station Park. Here are some popular ones:
Holiday Parade, an annual parade through the neighborhood when residents decorate cars and compete for prizes
Halloween Party, a gathering with trunk-or-treat, a costume contest and pumpkin painting
The Bluegrass Fair, a summer tradition with carnival rides and animal shows
Kite Fest, a free April event with kite flying and bounce houses
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McConnell's Trace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McConnell's Trace, Lexington sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in McConnell's Trace, Lexington over the last 12 months is $317,250, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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