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Open Gates is a peaceful neighborhood in south Lexington.
Open Gates has a quiet setting near south Lexington’s top destinations
Open Gates is a south Lexington neighborhood that feels removed, despite being near some of the area’s top shopping, dining and outdoor destinations. Within 2 miles, you have Southland Drive, known for its longstanding local businesses, and Fayette Mall, the largest shopping mall in Kentucky. Shillito Park is also close, offering plenty of ways to get outside. As for Open Gates itself, midcentury architecture, mature trees and spacious yards define a community that keeps its peaceful, suburban feel in an otherwise bustling area.
What home styles and prices to expect in Open Gates
Most homes in Open Gates are brick ranch-style homes built from the 1950s through the ‘80s, and many have been updated with modern kitchens, renovated bathrooms and refinished hardwood floors. Split-level houses and Colonial Revivals are also in the mix. “With Open Gates, I tend to find that you are going to have bigger lots,” says Melia Hord, a Realtor with Melia Realty who’s been a licensed agent for 12 years and has been actively involved in real estate since 2005. “You can find a beautiful ranch on half an acre, maybe an acre lot if you're lucky." The median home sale price in Open Gates is in the mid-$300,000s, on par with Lexington’s overall median and that of nearby Wellington, but slightly above that of Hill N Dale and Pasadena. Prices generally range from the mid-$200,000s to the lower $400,000s.
Ranch-style homes are common in Open Gates.
Homes in Open Gates built on the hillside feature walk-out basements.
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Highly rated public and private schools in the area
The Fayette County Public Schools district serves the area. Kids can start at Clays Mill Elementary School, which gets an A rating from Niche, then go to the A-minus-rated Jessie M. Clark Middle School. Older students can attend the A-rated Lafayette High School, which is home to a pre-engineering program and the School for the Creative and Performing Arts, better known as SCAPA. If you’re interested in private schools, the A-rated Lexington Catholic High School and the A-minus-rated Lexington Christian Academy are nearby.
Lafayette High School offers a district-wide pre-engineering program.
Clays Mill Elementary School serves the area.
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Key roads connect the neighborhood to Lexington destinations
Open Gates is a primarily car-dependent community. New Circle Road, the city’s inner beltway, borders the neighborhood. Clays Mill Road and Pasadena Drive are the main roads in the neighborhood, while Nicholasville and Harrodsburg Roads are the main arteries to Downtown Lexington, about 4 miles away, and the University of Kentucky, 3 miles away. You can hop on the Lextran bus at stops along Nicholasville Road and Harrodsburg Road. “It's close to everything,” Hord says. “Easy commutes.”
Shopping and dining on Nicholasville Road and Southland Drive
From Open Gates, you have quick access to shopping and dining on Southland Drive and Nicholasville Road. You can grab a bite to eat at these spots:
Ramsey's Diner, a Southern restaurant known for meat-and-three plates and all-day breakfast
Winchell's Restaurant and Bar, a sports bar serving comfort food for over 25 years
Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube, a German restaurant with an extensive beer list and sand volleyball courts
Southland Bagel, a shop serving hand-rolled New York-style bagels boiled in Kentucky sorghum
The stores along Nicholasville Road are primarily national retailers like Target and T.J. Maxx, while Southland Drive has locally owned businesses like Critchfield Meats Family Market and Old Kentucky Chocolates. The Fayette Mall, which is Kentucky’s largest shopping mall, is just 2 miles from the neighborhood. Several grocery stores are nearby, including Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Meijer.
Fayette Mall is home to a variety of retailers and restaurants.
Fayette Mall is a top destination for shoppers in Open Gates and surrounding areas.
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Shillito Park is a hub for sports.
Outdoor recreation and family fun close to home
Open Gates is close to some of southwest Lexington’s top parks. Just south of the neighborhood, Wellington Park covers nearly 40 acres with almost 2 miles of paved trails for walking and biking, plus a 7-acre dog park. A short drive away, Shillito Park spans over 175 acres and is home to a tennis and pickleball complex, an aquatic center and sports fields. For indoor recreation, you can head to Champs Entertainment Complex, which has a roller rink, and Malibu Jack’s, an indoor amusement park.
Local festivals, live music and community traditions
Residents of Open Gates have several community events in the neighborhood and in the surrounding area to enjoy throughout the year. Here are some popular ones:
Open Gates Community Yard Sale, an annual event where residents walk around the neighborhood browsing different yard sales
Southland Street Fair, a one-day festival each September on Southland Drive, with food trucks and vendors
Tahlsound Concert Series, a monthly concert at the Oleika Temple on Southland Drive, featuring local musicians and food vendors from spring through summer
Southland Jamboree, a free weekly bluegrass concert series held on Thursday evenings at the Moondance Amphitheater
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Open Gates
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Open Gates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Open Gates, Lexington sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Open Gates, Lexington over the last 12 months is $345,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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