River Park
Brick ranch-style homes and traditional townhouses
River Park has a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. The average home value here is more than $140,000 less than the metro area’s average, but the homes are relatively small, with an average size of about 1,400 square feet. Brick ranch-style homes are standard for single-family buyers here, and townhouses often come in traditional styles with either brick or vinyl siding. Prices for townhouses and single-family homes range roughly from $200,000 to $300,000. The market in River Park moves quickly, with homes selling after an average of 15 days, much faster than the national average of 42.
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Fayette County Public Schools and Trinity Christian Academy
Students in River Park attend Fayette County Public Schools, a district with an overall A-minus grade on Niche. They start at the B-minus-rated Millcreek Elementary, which is located in the neighborhood, meaning some students can walk to it. They continue to the B-rated Tates Creek Middle School and B-minus-rated Tates Creek High School, which is divided into concentrated academies based on students’ interests. Less than a mile away, the private Trinity Christian Academy enrolls preschool through high school students and ranks on Niche as the best Christian high school in the Lexington area.Between Man o’ War and New Circle Road
River Park is a car-dependent neighborhood in southeast Lexington between Man o’ War and New Circle Road. “It’s almost right between the two circles,” says Realtor Bob Sophiea. “It’s a very convenient place to live. New Circle’s one of the quickest ways to get around.” This location serves residents because, aside from some being able to walk to Millcreek Elementary or River Hill Park, people who live here rely on cars to get around. The neighborhood’s about 6 miles from downtown Lexington and 4 miles from the University of Kentucky. The neighborhood’s Lextran bus stop takes passengers to the university in 20 minutes and downtown in 30. The nearest hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, is 4 miles north, and the Blue Grass Airport is 9 miles west.River Hill Park and Proof Fitness
River Park is home to River Hill Park, a neighborhood park known for its disc golf course. In addition, it has a walking path that loops the park, pickleball courts and a playground. The park also has a baseball diamond and a full-sized outdoor basketball court. Less than a mile away, Proof Fitness is a Lexington-based gym with personal trainers and onsite childcare.
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Tates Creek Centre and the Fayette Mall
Just west of River Park across Tates Creek Road, the Tates Creek Centre provides convenient access to groceries at Kroger, prescription pickups at Walgreens and package deliveries at The UPS Store. Local restaurants like New Shanghai Bistro and Kyoto Japanese Kitchen make picking up dinner easy, as do the shopping center’s fast-food restaurants like Taco Bell, McDonald’s and Rally’s. Three miles west, the Fayette Mall is Kentucky’s largest shopping mall, home to nearly 200 retailers and a food court. Around the mall, additional shopping is available at big-box stores like Walmart and Target.
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The Lexington Public Library
The nearby Tates Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library offers a variety of programming for residents of all ages. New parents can take their babies and toddlers to morning and evening story times, and elementary school kids can hang out after school for playtime with activities organized by the library staff. Teens can take art classes, and adults can join book clubs and English language practice groups. The library partners with local organizations to provide residents access to services like nonprofit legal aid, history lessons by guest speakers and a self-paced online trade learning program. The library also hosts interactive activities like games and crafts specifically for seniors.Crime
River Park has a crime score of 5 out of 10 on the CAP Index, just above the national average of 4.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ed Sarfo
Ed Sarfo
Commonwealth Real Estate Professionals
(859) 724-6627
107 Total Sales
1 in River Park
$139,900 Price
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David Humes
David Humes
Christie's Intl. RE Bluegrass
(859) 800-6365
129 Total Sales
1 in River Park
$150,200 Price
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John Groft
John Groft
RE/MAX Creative Realty
(859) 800-7132
146 Total Sales
1 in River Park
$240,000 Price
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Philip 'PJ' Elder
Philip 'PJ' Elder
Omega Real Estate Brokerage LLC
(859) 800-3582
47 Total Sales
2 in River Park
$266K - $423K Price Range
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Clarissa R Barber
Clarissa R Barber
Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
(859) 800-3178
128 Total Sales
1 in River Park
$154,000 Price
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Clay Thomas
Clay Thomas
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 413-3707
284 Total Sales
1 in River Park
$193,501 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Veterans Park
Kirklevington Park
Jacobson Park
Belleau Woods Park
Gainesway Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Lake
- Playground
Meadowbrook Golf Course and Park
River Hill Park
Legacy Trail
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | River Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
River Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in River Park, Lexington sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in River Park, Lexington over the last 12 months is $410,000, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$469,500
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$299,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$875,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
152
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-29%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,748
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,416
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,286
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
969
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
745
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$999 - $1,725 per month
- Canter Pointe
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 700+ Sq Ft
- 3650 Tates Creek Rd
- Lexington, KY
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$995 - $3,445 per month
- The Metropolitan
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 708+ Sq Ft
- 3751 Appian Way
- Lexington, KY
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$1,415 - $1,955 per month
- Park Place Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 875+ Sq Ft
- 4030 Tates Creek Rd
- Lexington, KY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,530
Median Age
33
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,306
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,375
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
15.9%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 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.
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