Located in Woodford County
Founded by a railroad company in the 1830s, Midway is a rural township in the heart of Kentucky’s Thoroughbred Country that’s known for its old-timey railroad town architecture and plethora of community festivals. “It’s such a quaint little historical town. People are friendly, and it’s got all the charm and character you could possibly want,” says Real Estate Agent Gail Popovitz with Rector Hayden Realtors, who has almost 20 years of experience.
Most homes in Midway are located near the town center along small neighborhood streets. Craftsman homes with front gables are popular and cost anywhere between $260,000 and $680,000, depending on square footage. Colonial Revivals are similar in price and come with attached garages. For something smaller in size, Cape Cods in the neighborhood are around 1,500 square feet and cost $350,000 to $600,000. Ranch-style homes are even more affordable, at a price range of $150,000 to $270,000. Out in the countryside, Midway has horse farms and farmhouses on large lots of land that can get up to $2 million.
Midway’s Main Street – or as the locals like to call it, Railroad Street – is lined with small shops and restaurants that people can visit in their free time. There are a couple of gift shops with knick-knacks, including Midway Gift Store and Breckinridge, a bookstore and a home goods store. When it comes to dining, The Brown Barrel & Blind Harry’s is a casual place to eat, with fried catfish and pork belly entrees. Across the street, The Goose & Gander is an American bistro with an outdoor patio. Try their steak or chicken parmesan. Heirloom is a fine-dining restaurant with French-inspired dishes like chicken liver or crab cakes. Those who want something casual or to make their own home-cooked meals can travel up the road to Midway Corner Grocery. “At lunchtime, they have a grilling station in the back and will make burgers. A lot of people who work nearby will go over there for lunch,” Popovitz says.
When it comes to outdoor recreation, Walter Bradley Park is right by downtown and has 4 miles of walking trails that go through woodlands and over a creek. There’s also an open picnic area and a fenced-in dog park for furry friends. Midway University also has several athletic facilities throughout the town, including the Clark Memorial Field for softball. When the weather gets cold, residents can watch a play or listen to live music at the Thoroughbred Theatre.
Midway is known in the Lexington area for its various festivals that take place throughout the year. Its largest one is the Midway Fall Festival. “They have a bunch of vendors – everything from crafts to pumpkins and artwork. It really draws a crowd,” Popovitz says. In addition to the art and food vendors, there’s a petting zoo for the children. Another big event for the area is the Midway Bourbon & Blues Festival in June. Residents can sample tastings of different Kentucky bourbon while listening to live music.
Woodford County Public Schools and Scott County Public Schools both serve the area. Northside Elementary School receives an A grade from Niche, and Royal Spring Middle School gets a B-plus. From there, students can attend Woodford County High School, rated B-plus and ranked No. 8 for best public high schools in the Lexington area. The high school offers over 15 AP courses and more than 30 student clubs and activities.
Despite Midway’s history as a railroad town, there’s no train station in the area or public transportation. While Midway’s town center is pedestrian-friendly, most residents use their own vehicles to get around to other parts of the neighborhood. Interstate 64, US Route 421 and US Route 62 all cut through the town, making it easy to hop on and get places. Midway is very central to the area’s larger cities – it’s 7.7 miles from Versailles, 10 miles from Georgetown and 15 miles from Downtown Lexington. In an emergency, the closest hospital is Georgetown Community Hospital.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
David Humes
Christies Intl. RE Bluegrass
(859) 800-6365
38 Total Sales
3 in Midway
$125K - $385K Price Range
Kristine Cassata
Indigo & Co
(859) 470-2736
400 Total Sales
5 in Midway
$235K - $372K Price Range
Clarissa R Barber
Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
(859) 800-3178
139 Total Sales
2 in Midway
$256K - $290K Price Range
Heather Kuykendoll
Bluegrass Properties Group
(859) 800-3625
47 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$215,000 Price
Doreen Taylor
Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
(513) 952-8297
72 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$290,300 Price
Robin Jones
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 376-5622
822 Total Sales
3 in Midway
$268K - $375K Price Range
On average, homes in Midway, KY sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Midway, KY over the last 12 months is $330,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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