$326,363Average Value$208Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Suburban charm meets city style in the Southland side of Lexington
Situated in the southwest corner of central Lexington, Pasadena offers a compelling slice of life in the Bluegrass. The neighborhood’s role as a part of the city’s Southland region places residents close to vibrant events, shopping options and acclaimed schools without sacrificing the easygoing pace of suburban life. "Pasadena has a really good sense of community. Many of my clients who buy in the neighborhood like it because of the people who live there," says Jeremy Perryman, Realtor with United Real Estate Lexington. Perryman has sold homes in Lexington and central Kentucky for more than five years.
Suburban charm meets city style in Pasadena, on the Southland side of Lexington.
Pasadena yards are filled with flowering trees that explode with color in the Springtime.
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Updated rancher homes under mature trees
Rancher-style homes are commonly seen along Pasadena Road. Comfort-friendly features such as updated interiors, vaulted ceilings and built-in garages add contemporary appeal to the 20th-century homes that make up most of the area’s market. Colonial revival features such as brick exteriors and columns are characteristic of the area’s traditional style. Prices range from the $225,000 range up to about $400,000.
The average home in Pasadena is 1,598 square feet.
Several homes in Pasadena were built in the mid-1900's and feature cobblestone exteriors.
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Swimming, botanical gardens and pup-friendly parks
Locals can enjoy leisure time at Southland Park, a park within the neighborhood with baseball and softball pitches, tennis courts and the Southland Aquatic Center, a public pool with its own kid-sized water park attached. Less than 2 miles west of the neighborhood, Garden Springs Park offers a playground, walking trails and picnic shelters. Pasadena is also about 4 miles away from The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, a 100-acre plant sanctuary maintained by the University of Kentucky. Locals can also while away the days at Wellington Park, which offers a dog park, a butterfly garden, an area designed to stimulate the five senses and the Lexington Women’s Recognition Garden.
The Arboretum is a 100-acre park that sees 200,000 visitors each year.
Garden Springs Park is in the center of Garden Springs neighborhood.
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Teaching and learning at Fayette County schools
Students in Pasadena attend schools within the Fayette County Public Schools system. Clays Mill Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and holds an A grade on Niche. Jessie Clark Middle School earns an A-minus grade. The A-ranked Lafayette High School offers Fayette County Schools’ district-wide pre-engineering program and a unique School for the Creative and Performing Arts for gifted and talented students.
The student population of Jessie M Clark Middle School is 1,083 and the school serves 6-8.
Lafayette High School offers a district-wide pre-engineering program.
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Tunes at Tahlsound and bowling nights
The Tahlsound concert series brings a mix of music, vendors and food trucks to the Oleika Temple Great Lawn, just east of Pasadena on Southland Road. The concerts feature a mix of Kentucky bands, dance ensembles and solo acts in a variety of genres and happen on the fourth Saturday of each month from April to September. Families and bowling specialists alike can hit the pins at Southland Lanes, a bowling alley in business since 1960.
Get around Lexington via New Circle and Harrodsburg
Pasadena connects to the larger Lexington area through KY-4/New Circle Road to the south, US-68/Harrodsburg Road to the west and Clays Mill Road to the east. Citizens can expect a 4-mile commute between the neighborhood and downtown Lexington. Domestic flights into the city land at Blue Grass Airport, 6 miles northwest of the neighborhood. For medical emergencies, Baptist Health Lexington is 2 miles northeast of Pasadena. Potential residents should be aware that the area’s major thoroughfares sustain heavy traffic during the morning and evening traffic hours. Locals can find multiple Lextran bus stops along Harrodsburg Road.
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Harrodsburg road serves Pasadena commuters going into Downtown Lexington.
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Familiar dining stops and eclectic new flavors
Local picks for dining include Coffee Times Coffee House, an espresso bar with unique hot and iced beverages, Bella Notte for lasagna and other fresh Italian fare, and Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine, an eatery with buffet-style dishes and an attached meat market. Residents can find multiple fast food and casual restaurants close to the neighborhood’s west side along Harrodsburg Road, including Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, City Barbeque and LongHorn Steakhouse. Big Lots and The Home Depot locations sit immediately west of the neighborhood. Walmart Neighborhood Market, Walgreens and CVS locations nearby offer options for picking up prescriptions and everyday goods, and grocery options available nearby include Good Foods Co-Op to the east and a Kroger northwest of the neighborhood.
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Bella Notte is an Italian restaurant with delicious homemade lasagna in Pasadena.
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Important information to know
Potential residents are advised to ensure a property is properly protected and insured for flood risks, as some areas within Pasadena are noted as having higher flood risks according to the First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor index. Residents may experience higher noise levels closer to major roads such as New Circle Road, Harrodsburg Road and Clays Mill Road. Potential residents should also be prepared for significant traffic levels around New Circle Road and other major thoroughfares during peak traffic hours.
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Parks in this Area
Hill N Dale Park
Garden Springs Park
The Arboretum
Wellington Park
Pensacola Park
Southland Park
Gardenside Park
Legacy Trail
Moondance Amphitheater
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
14 min drive
Bus
Lane Allen & 606 Inbound
Bus
Harrodsburg & Longview Inbound
Bus
Harrodsburg & Burbank Inbound
Bus
Harrodsburg & 2444 Inbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pasadena
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pasadena Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pasadena, Lexington sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Pasadena, Lexington over the last 12 months is $323,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to a beautifully updated home nestled in the established Southland neighborhood. This charming residence offers a perfect blend of modern updates and functional features, ideal for homeowners seeking space, style, and versatility. Just minutes from the Southland shopping area and nearby schools. Step inside to discover all-new flooring and windows, thus creating a fresh, cohesive feel
This amazing 1.5 story, move in ready house in the desirable Twin Oaks neighborhood is now ready for a new owner! This property offers over 2450 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, partially finished basement, covered back porch AND a huge backyard (0.3929 acres). Not to mention minutes away from Beaumont Centre, New Circle Road, Palomar Centre, 12 minutes to downtown Lexington, 11 minutes
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Erica Sardar,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,375
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,278
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,830
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
