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Winburn-Griffin Gate

Winburn-Griffin Gate

Suburban Neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky

Fayette County 40511
$248,246 Average Value
$259 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Pocket of Lexington rich with amenities and on edge of horse country

While Winburn and Griffin Gate border each other, these two neighborhoods located several miles northeast of downtown Lexington each have their own distinct character. Winburn features many cozy, single-story houses located along wide streets, and a number of its residents might work for some of the nearby companies. Employers in that part of the city include an Amazon distribution facility, as well as the science and technology dominant Coldstream Research Campus located just west of Newtown Pike. “You have a lot of employment over there,” says Phillip Neeley-Morrison, an agent with the Bluegrass Home Group, who’s had several listings and deals in the communities along New Circle Road and interstates 64 and 75. Winburn, “it’s a good area for first-time homebuyers, and you have easy access to get on the interstate and the horse park that’s there.” Griffin Gate, on the other hand, is a gated community made up of many townhouses and detached, but closely arranged, homes. In addition to community amenities like swimming pools, tennis courts and a clubhouse, many in Griffin Gate enjoy being just a hop away from a Rees Jones designed golf course. “We have a special community. It’s a resort lifestyle,” says Kathy Winger, the owner and broker at Prestige Investments, who’s made nearly 10 sales in the area. Both communities also sit right on the gateway of the region’s scenic and bluegrass rich horse country. “They kind of go hand in hand a little bit,” Neeley-Morrison says specifically about Griffin Gates’ appreciation of being close to both golfing and the equestrian scene.
Winburn-Griffin Gate borders horse country in the Horse Capital of the World.
Winburn-Griffin Gate borders horse country in the Horse Capital of the World.
Lexington and horses have a rich history, many statues like this can be found in Griffin Gate
Lexington and horses have a rich history, many statues like this can be found in Griffin Gate
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Eat along the course and grab a bourbon at the Marriott

The Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa offers much more than upscale lodging. One of a few dining establishments at the resort, the Bluegrass Bistro serves a variety of farm to table meals. Guests have the option of enjoying their dinners and drinks on the outdoor patio with views of the course’s tree-lined fairways. Patrons can help themselves to the hotel’s bourbon machines and relax in one of the seats around the Tasting Loft’s electric fire pit. The hotel can also be one of several stops during a whiskey tasting adventure as it’s located on the famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Other dining options near Winburn and Griffin Gate include Tachibana Japanese off Newtown Pike. The menu includes sushi, tempura options and ramen, all of which are served in a setting with traditional decor like shoji style panels placed alongside the windows. While it is a few neighborhoods away, many often stop by MiMi’s Southern Style Cooking on New Circle to pick up combo orders of fried chicken, greens and macaroni and cheese. Just up the road from MiMi’s is an ALDI and Walmart. Winburn also has its own neighborhood grocer in the Winburn Fruit Supermarket.
Winburn-Griffin Gate golf course weaves through the neighborhood subdivisions.
Winburn-Griffin Gate golf course weaves through the neighborhood subdivisions.
Red and yellow flowers in full bloom protect the entrance to the Griffin Gate neighborhood
Red and yellow flowers in full bloom protect the entrance to the Griffin Gate neighborhood
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Tee time at the Griffin Gate Golf Club and scenic rides on Legacy Trail

Although it’s not officially part of the community, the Griffin Gate Golf Club adjoins Griffin Gate and is a popular destination. In addition to the 18-hole championship course, members have access to both outdoor and indoor pools and a fitness center that comes complete with a variety of strength training equipment. Neighborhood children and teens in Winburn often find themselves at the 37-acre Martin Luther King Park where they can burn off some energy on the playground or on one of a few sports amenities like the basketball courts. The park has been used during spring break as one of several designated spots across the city for children to receive free meals. Residents of both Winburn and Griffin Gate can also let their pets roam at Coldstream Park off Newtown Pike or take to the trails around the moss-covered pond. Cyclists riding along the 12-mile Legacy Trail can use the park as a brief stopping point as the path runs right past the green space. The popular trail connects to destinations like downtown Lexington and the Kentucky Horse Park.
Winburn-Griffin Gate residents enjoy cul-de-sac living built throughout the golf course.
Winburn-Griffin Gate residents enjoy cul-de-sac living built throughout the golf course.
Active Winburn-Griffin Gate residents enjoy the paved riding paths at Coldstream Dog Park.
Active Winburn-Griffin Gate residents enjoy the paved riding paths at Coldstream Dog Park.
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Gaming and bourbon conventions right next door

Both Winburn and Griffin Gate have the fortune of being right next door to a relatively new event celebrating one of the state’s most famous commodities. Many in the city look forward to BourbonCon, which started in January 2023 and takes place at the Marriott. Those who book tickets for the weekend-long event can sample whiskeys from more than 30 distilleries. Another event with a dedicated and growing following is the LexiCon Tabletop Gaming Convention, which takes place in April at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center - North. The hundreds who attend this unique event can play a variety of board, card and role-playing games.

Ranch-styles, Craftsmen and townhouses in gated community

Much of the homes on Winburn’s residential blocks back into groups of trees. Common builds include brick ranch-style houses from the 1960s and 1970s, as well as more modern single-story houses with Craftsman and Traditional features. Price points can go from just over $160,000 for a 1970s ranch-style house to nearly $255,000 for a house with Craftsman touches and that was built in the 2010s. A remodeled ranch-style house can also fall on the upper end of that range. Griffin Gate features more Traditional builds, many of which are townhouses and patio homes — attached houses that are often no taller than a single story. Some of the community’s homes can be quite opulent, featuring distinct details like older stone, brick and vinyl siding. “Each section of Griffin Gate has its own little character,” Winger says. Price points in this pocket of Lexington can go from about $350,000 for a two-bedroom townhouse to $450,000 for a house located right along the course.
The median list price in Winburn-Griffin Gate is $265,000.
The median list price in Winburn-Griffin Gate is $265,000.
The houses for sale in Winburn-Griffin Gate, KY spend an average of 25 days on the market.
The houses for sale in Winburn-Griffin Gate, KY spend an average of 25 days on the market.
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Bryan Station High and district’s only Air Force JROTC program

Public schools serving part of Lexington include Mary Todd Elementary School, Winburn Middle School and Bryan Station High School, which respectively received grades of B-minus, B and B from ratings site Niche. Among Bryan Station High’s extracurricular activities is Fayette County Public Schools’ only Air Force JROTC program. The high school also houses the StationArts program, which attracts students from across the city. Subjects offered under the program include visual arts, theater and learning instruments like the classical guitar.
The entrance to Bryan Station High School takes on the full morning sun in Wilburn-Griffin Gate.
The entrance to Bryan Station High School takes on the full morning sun in Wilburn-Griffin Gate.
Winburn Middle in Winburn-Griffin Gate pursues academic excellence for all students.
Winburn Middle in Winburn-Griffin Gate pursues academic excellence for all students.
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I-64 route to nearby Lexington communities

Both Winburn and Griffin Gate lie just south of Interstate 64, which provides a fast route to the other communities and destinations on the eastern end of Lexington. That includes the Hamburg Area and its regional shopping destination to the south. I-64 connects to Interstate 75, which runs past the Kentucky Horse Park to the north. Several Lextran bus stops exist within Winburn. Both communities sit about a 10-mile drive east of the Blue Grass Airport. Both neighborhoods are also about a 6-mile drive north of the downtown Lexington medical campus that includes the Albert B. Chandler Hospital.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Blue Grass

18 min drive

Bus

Newtown & Coleman & Denny's

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Hollow Creek & Hollow Creek Ct Outbound

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Winburn & Mccullough Inbound

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Valley Farm & Bedinger

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Pennebaker & Winburn Inbound

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Pennebaker & Costigan

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Hollow Creek & Lasalle Outbound

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Winburn-Griffin Gate US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Winburn-Griffin Gate Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$469,900
Median Sale Price
$652,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$367,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$389,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$462,036
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
130
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
75%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,670
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,645
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,713
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,751

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    1 - 3pm

    1072 Heather Gate Ct, Lexington, KY 40511

    $479,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,364 Sq Ft
    • 1072 Heather Gate Ct
    • New 21 days ago

    Located in the heart of Griffin Gate, one of Lexington's most desirable neighborhoods, this beautiful two-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits within a gated golf course community offering both comfort and convenience. Just minutes from downtown Lexington, I-75, I-64, KY Horse Park, shopping, and grocery stores, the location can't be beat. Inside, the home features a cozy fireplace

    David Reichley High Point Realty & Auction

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
7,463
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$50,667
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,658

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.9%
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®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

29 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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