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.
Families living in the area can choose to send their kids to either Woodford County Public Schools or Scott County Public Schools for their education. Northside Elementary School has an A grade on Niche and offers extracurricular activities for students who want to learn more. Royal Spring Middle School maintains a B-plus Niche grade and above-average test scores. From there, students can attend Woodford County High School. Ranked No. 8 for Best Public High Schools in Lexington Area by Niche, Woodford High has a B-plus grade, offers over 15 AP-level courses and has over 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.
Robin Jones
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 376-5622
811 Total Sales
3 in Midway
$268K - $375K Price Range
David Humes
Christie's Intl. RE Bluegrass
(859) 800-6365
140 Total Sales
3 in Midway
$125K - $360K Price Range
Clarissa R Barber
Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
(859) 800-3178
128 Total Sales
2 in Midway
$256K - $290K Price Range
Clay Thomas
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 413-3707
291 Total Sales
4 in Midway
$115K - $375K Price Range
Keith White
CENTURY 21 Advantage Realty
(606) 755-5466
239 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$217,000 Price
James Turek
Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
(859) 710-5052
115 Total Sales
1 in Midway
$352,500 Price
On average, homes in Midway, KY sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Midway, KY over the last 12 months is $330,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
