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How farmland preservation shapes Yarnallton
Equestrian culture runs deep in Yarnallton, a northwest Lexington community that remains rural despite being within city limits. Yarnallton sits just outside Lexington's Urban Service Boundary, a planning initiative established in 1958 to protect the region's farmland from urban sprawl. That boundary has preserved the area’s rural identity, and horse farms, private estates and open bluegrass pastures define the landscape. Although it’s in the country, Yarnallton is close enough to Downtown Lexington and Georgetown to commute for work or to take advantage of city amenities.
Large lots and protected farmland shape the housing market
People move to Yarnallton for extra space, often with the goal of building or operating their own equestrian or agricultural business, and they can count on the area remaining rural due to the USB. “The USB was done to protect the farms, pretty much securing any land over 10 acres outside of Man o’ War [Boulevard],” says Bob Sophiea, a Realtor with eXp Realty. If you’re looking to buy in Yarnallton, many of the properties here are already set up for horses, with stables, training areas and paddocks. You can also find some homes on smaller acreage, typically near Leestown and Georgetown Roads. Colonial and ranch-style architecture is common, and some are custom-built homes. The median sale price in Yarnallton is in the upper $200,000s, including land and home sales. Houses on a couple of acres or less can range from the lower $100,000s to the lower $300,000s, but larger properties and those with horse amenities can go for well over a million dollars.
Yarnallton offers residents ranch-style and colonial homes.
Homes in Yarnallton have spacious front lawns.
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Getting around via Leestown Road and interstates
You’ll need a car to get around Yarnallton and the surrounding area. The commute to downtown Lexington, 7 miles away, can take around 20 minutes via Leestown Road. Georgetown, home to a Toyota manufacturing plant, is about 11 miles away. Interstates 64 and 75 pass through the area, connecting you to Lexington’s east side. Recreational cycling is popular on Yarnallton’s lightly traveled country roads.
Which Fayette County schools serve Yarnallton families
Families are served by the Fayette County Public Schools district. Most students start at Sandersville Elementary School, which gets an A rating from Niche, then go to the B-plus-rated Leestown Middle School. A small section of the community along Georgetown Road is served by Russell Cave Elementary School and Winburn Middle School. Older students attend the B-rated Bryan Station High School, which has specialized academies in areas like engineering, information technology and medical sciences.
Students living in Yarnallton may attend Bryan Station High School.
Students within Yarnallton can play for sports teams at Bryan Station High School.
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Horse parks and golf courses provide outdoor recreation
Yarnallton sits near parks, equestrian facilities and golf courses, giving you plenty to do outside. You can go to:
Masterson Station Park, an over 650-acre park with horse amenities like cross-country courses, dressage complexes and open riding grounds, plus lessons for beginners
Kentucky Horse Park, an educational park where you can meet champion horses and explore the International Museum of the Horse
The University Club of Kentucky, a public 36-hole golf course with a driving range and practice putting greens
Kearney Hill Golf Links, a public 18-hole course designed by renowned golf course architects Pete and P.B. Dye
Kentucky Horse Park honors Lexington's long equestrian history.
Residents test out their golf skills at Kearney Hill Golf Links.
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Year-round events at Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park provides a full calendar of things to do. Most events are equestrian competitions like the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, a spring eventing competition where horses and riders compete in a series of challenges like dressage and cross country. In November and December, the park has the Southern Lights Holiday Festival, which Robin Owens, a Realtor with Kirkpatrick & Co., describes as, “a really beautiful holiday lights festival, where you drive through the park, and they have a gazillion different lighted characters and themes.”
Where to find nearby restaurants and grocery stores
Restaurants and shopping are limited in Yarnallton, but there are a few options nearby. You can grab a bite to eat at these spots:
Red State BBQ, a barbecue restaurant serving dishes like smoked brisket, beer cheese grits and peach bread pudding
JP’s Taqueria, a food truck known for quesabirrias and street tacos
Wallace Station Deli and Bakery, a former train depot that’s now a restaurant serving sandwiches and baked goods
For groceries, you can head to the Crossroads IGA Supermarket in Masterson Station or drive into Lexington or Georgetown to shop at Kroger.
Red State BBQ Restaurant in Yarnallton is well-known for its ribs and barbecue sauces.
Crossroads IGA is a favorite shopping location amongst those in Yarnallton.
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Yarnallton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Yarnallton, Lexington sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Yarnallton, Lexington over the last 12 months is $286,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Exceptional opportunity to invest on a 0.64 acre corner lot. strategically located 12 minutes from downtown and 2 minutes from Masterson Station Park / neighborhood, this fantastic lot offers a rehab property with a lot of potential. BUYERS MUST VERIFY any potential development options with the Fayette County Planning & Zoning office (859-258-3160)
Turnkey Greenhouse Operation in Central Kentucky. Exceptional 28.96-acre agricultural property featuring 225,400± sq. ft. of modern greenhouses designed for high-efficiency and year-round cultivation. A premier opportunity for commercial vegetable, flower or specialty crop hydroponic/aquaponic producers, this property is fully equipped and ready for immediate operation. The sale includes all
Fabulous barndominium over well designed 7 stall barn on 27 bucolic acres of lush bluegrass soils.Located 3.25 miles from The Ky Horse Park and situated between horse farms, this quiet setting is ideal for training, relaxing and living your best life! From the 1800s dry stacked stone walls at the entrance, drive down the treelined drive, to your left is the 100 x 230 all weather footing arena,
Located just 3 miles to the Kentucky Horse Park and minutes to downtown, the stunning Hurricane Hall is now being offered for sale. Consisting of 381.9 acres and currently in 2 parcels, this magnificent Thoroughbred farm features a meticulously-restored circa 1780's, approx. 4,550 sf, all brick main residence which is on the National Register of Historic Places in Fayette County, Kentucky. The
Mike MorrisonBluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Location, Location!!! GREAT DEVELOPMENT 0.76 ACRES LOT ON LEESTOWN RD. You won't want to miss the opportunity to invest and build your home with plenty of land, located near the popular Masterson station park & neighborhood and just 15 mins to downtown. Buyers must verify any potential development options with the Fayette county planning & zoning office (859-258-3160 or
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