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Why buyers are drawn to Pasadena
Pasadena is an established neighborhood in Lexington ’s Southland area, known for its tree-lined streets and community feel. This part of the city developed in the 1950s alongside Southland Drive, a commercial stretch that today is home to longstanding locally owned businesses and a popular farmers market. Pasadena’s proximity to that shopping corridor is one of its biggest draws, and buyers here also appreciate its highly rated schools and neighborhood park. Quick access to New Circle Road and Downtown Lexington adds to the appeal.
Suburban charm meets city style in Pasadena, on the Southland side of Lexington.
Pasadena's yards are filled with flowering trees that explode with color in the spring.
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What home styles and prices you’ll find in Pasadena
Pasadena’s ranch-style and Cape Cod homes were primarily built in the 1950s. Brick exteriors and hardwood floors are common throughout, and many houses have been updated over the years with renovated kitchens and new back decks. Some properties have full basements, offering extra living or storage space. Lot sizes average around a quarter of an acre, providing room for fenced-in backyards, detached garages and mature trees. “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, a Realtor with SimpliHOM. The median home sale price in Pasadena is in the lower $300,000s, below Lexington’s overall median and that of nearby neighborhoods like Rosemill and Open Gates, but above that of Garden Springs and Picadome. Prices generally range from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$400,000s, depending on size and updates.
Ranch-style and Cape Cod homes are common in Pasadena.
Homes in Pasadena were built in the 1950s.
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Top-rated public and private schools
Families are served by the Fayette County Public Schools district. 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 the audition-based School for the Creative and Performing Arts, better known as SCAPA. If you’re interested in private schools, Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School and the A-rated Lexington Catholic High School are nearby.
Jessie M. Clark Middle School serves the area.
Lafayette High School gets high ratings.
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Getting around via New Circle and Harrodsburg Roads
Commuters have several ways to get around Lexington from Pasadena. New Circle Road and Harrodsburg Road both border the area, providing direct routes to downtown Lexington, 4 miles away, and to other parts of the city. The University of Kentucky is about 3 miles away. The Lextran bus stops along Harrodsburg and Lane Allen Roads. Sidewalks make the neighborhood pedestrian-friendly, and some roads have bike lanes.
Pasadena is near New Circle Road.
Harrodsburg Road serves Pasadena commuters going into downtown Lexington.
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Chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse are nearby.
Shopping and dining along Harrodsburg Road and Southland Drive
When you want to run errands or grab a bite to eat, you’ll find plenty of options nearby. Harrodsburg Road is lined with chain restaurants like Texas Roadhouse and Chick-fil-a, and it’s also home to retailers like The Home Depot and Feeders Pet Supply. Southland Drive has locally owned spots, including:
Winchell’s Restaurant & Bar, a sports bar that’s served the area since 1992
Marikka’s Restaurant & Bier Stube, a German restaurant with indoor and outdoor sand volleyball courts
South of Wrigley, a Chicago-style sandwich shop serving hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches
Good Foods Co-op, a grocery store specializing in locally sourced and organic products
There’s a Kroger in nearby Beaumont, and you’ll find more grocery stores on Nicholasville Road. The Fayette Mall, which is the largest shopping mall in Kentucky, is 3 miles away.
The Arboretum is a 100-acre park that sees 200,000 visitors each year.
Southland Park and The Arboretum for recreation
Outdoor recreation in Pasadena centers around Southland Park, which has tennis and pickleball courts, a nature-themed playground and a walking path. The Southland Aquatic Center by the park has an outdoor swimming pool with a water slide. Nearby, Wellington Park is known for its paved walking paths and a 7-acre dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs. The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, is a 3-mile drive away. This 100-acre park has a 2-mile paved path through themed gardens, a children’s garden and a rose garden.
Free live music and other events nearby
Pasadena is close to events at Moondance Amphitheater and along Southland Drive. Here are some popular ones:
Southland Jamboree, a free weekly bluegrass concert series held during the summer months at Moondance Amphitheater
Big Band and Jazz, a long-running free concert series at the amphitheater from May through June
Southland Street Fair, a May festival on Southland Drive with local vendors and entertainment
Lexington Farmers Market, a weekly market on Southland Drive from April to October
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Pasadena Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pasadena, Lexington sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Pasadena, Lexington over the last 12 months is $326,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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