$482,267Average Value$241Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Charming and historic Lexington neighborhood close to downtown
While not the largest neighborhood in Lexington, there’s a strong chance those passing through this part of the city will spot it. Some limestone columns occupy both ends of Mentelle Park, with the pair of installations effectively marking the entrances to one of the city’s historic neighborhoods. Mentelle Park is engraved into a couple of the more than 100-year-old fixtures located right along the intersection with Richmond Road. “It’s a lovely way to mark the entrance to the park,” says Zach Davis, president of Kirkpatrick & Co., a native of the bordering Ashland Park neighborhood and a Lexington history buff. Located between the columns are four narrow and grassy medians with trees that split the Mentelle Park street lanes. Lining the road are numerous brick homes built prior to World War II. Some of the homes show features like limestone siding mixed with the predominant brick exterior and wide covered porches with classical style columns and balconies. Similar to some of its neighbors, the combination of the natural scenery and historic traits has made up a significant part of Mentelle’s appeal over the decades. “Mentelle Park is right across the street from Ashland Park, and it has the same interesting, very attractive and stately homes,” says Meredith Walker, an agent with Bluegrass Sotheby’s International, who’s made several sales in Mentelle. “It also has a boulevard down the middle of it, which basically gives it a park-like setting.” The neighborhood got its name from a prominent French family. Charlotte Victoire LeClerc Mentelle, better known as Madame Mentelle, opened her School for Young Ladies in Lexington in 1820, teaching a curriculum that included courses in French, literature and dancing. The school’s perhaps most famous pupil was future First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Located about 2 miles east of the downtown, Mentelle is also considered to be conveniently located to much of the Horse Capital’s prominent institutions and entertainment. “Another thing that’s attractive is its proximity to downtown,” Walker says.
Mentelle is close to downtown Lexington.
Mentelle is a historic neighborhood close to Lexington.
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Pre-war bungalows, Craftsmen and four squares
Mentelle has a neighborhood association that is highly active in maintaining the character of the community. Found in these tree-shaded and easily walkable blocks are numerous homes with Craftsman, bungalow, four square and colonial revival features. Some of them are further spruced up with classical style porches. Price points for single- and one-and-half-story can run from the lower $200,000s to just over $430,000, with overall size playing some factor. The two-story homes can run between $400,000 and $630,000.
Mentelle neighborhoods feature craftsman bungalow styled homes.
Four square homes are a common sight in Mentelle.
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Eclectic mix of dining on Warehouse Block
The heart of the neighborhood is located just a few streets over to Warehouse Block on National Avenue, which has over the years been redeveloped from mostly industrial to mixed use. That work has led to an eclectic mix of shops populating the roadway. Visitors to this area can stop by an industrial style strip mall to grab orders of macarons at La Petite Delicat. They can then easily go across the road toward some more repurposed buildings, pass by some barrels and enter Mirror Twin Brewing’s beer garden. Other nearby options include donuts at Spalding’s Bakery, crafted cocktails and the “World Famous” tacos at El Cid’s or scratch-kitchen meals in an elegantly renovated space at Epping’s on Eastside. Those not necessarily interesting in dining can browse for antiques at The Domestic, try an escape room at Breakout Games – Lexington, sign up for classes at Wildfire Yoga or go look at some of the colorful glass sculptures at Trifecta: Glass – Art – Lounge. Located less than a mile outside the neighborhood, Kroger offers an option for grocery shopping.
Mirror Twin Brewing in Mentelle shares a space with Rolling Oven Pizzeria.
El Cid offers a good mexican meal and an artistic setting in Mentelle.
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Multitude of amenities at Woodland Park
Although it’s not quite within the neighborhood, Woodland Park is but a few blocks over. One of Lexington’s oldest parks, the 19-acre site offers a multitude of amenities that include tennis and basketball courts, a ball field, an aquatic center and a skate park. The park also hosts the annual Woodland Art Fair, a free event often featuring well over 150 artists and artisans. A few more blocks north is Thoroughbred Park, which honors the city’s horse culture. Seven bronze and life-size sculptures of jockeys on racehorses welcome those entering the roughly 2-acre park from the Midland Avenue and Main Street side. The sculptures stand in front of an expansive stone wall and fountain.
Thoroughbred Park, in Mentelle is a nod to the history of horse racing in the area
Mentelle residents can hop over to Woodland Park to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
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Mentelle movie nights and downtown Lexington scene
The events in and around the neighborhood include occasional movie nights hosted by the Mentelle Neighborhood Association. Residents are invited to bring their lawn chairs out to the north of the Mentelle Park median. With downtown just a couple miles away, residents are also close to major venues like Rupp Arena, where they can catch Kentucky Wildcats basketball games.
Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington is a short walk from South Broadway Park.
Mentelle is a historic neighborhood with many craftsman and four square homes.
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Pathways Program at magnet school
Schools in and around the neighborhood include Ashland Elementary, Lexington Traditional Magnet School and Henry Clay High School, all of which received grades of C-plus or higher from ratings site Niche. Lexington Traditional Magnet School, which serves students in sixth to eighth grade, offers a Pathways Program that offers students the chance to study STEM, liberal arts and visual and performing arts.
The grand entrance to Henry Clay High School.
The entrance to Lexington Traditional Magnet School.
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Served by Lextran and close to UK HealthCare
Lextran buses serve the neighborhood. The Albert B. Chandler Hospital, part of the UK HealthCare system, is located about 3 miles west.
Mentelle residents exit the bus, there are many stops around the area
UK Heathcare operates several hospitals just to the north of Southern Heights neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Woodland Park
Cheapside Park
Jacobson Park
Thoroughbred Park
Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden
Fifth Third Pavilion
The Arboretum
Charles Young Park
Northeastern Park
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
18 min drive
Bus
Richmond & Hanover Inbound
Bus
Richmond & 701 Inbound
Mentelle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mentelle, Lexington sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mentelle, Lexington over the last 12 months is $425,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$775,000
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$775,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$241
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
385
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,139
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,316
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
987
Median Age
44
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,271
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,304
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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