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A small town south of Lexington rich with history and scenery
Rich with history and brimming with real estate listings, South Nicholasville is a longstanding and recently thriving residential community 13 miles south of Lexington. It's less than a mile south of Nicholasville's downtown and isn't far from historic sites like the Camp Nelson National Monument or First Vineyard Winery, the country's first commercial vineyard. "It's a unique spot," says Nicholasville's director of planning and zoning, Tim Cross. "We can go to the national monument or go to the river and paddle. We can be in Lexington in 15 minutes and go shopping or to the opera house. There's a lot to do here, but it still feels like a small town." Residents of South Nicholasville enjoy their community's lifestyle which incorporate the necessities of modern day living with the surrounding farmland.
A South Nicholasville resident enjoys walking her dog at Waveland, just minutes away.
Camp Nelson National Monument is a 525-acre national monument, historical museum and park.
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Customizable to-be-built homes available in South Lexington's new subdivisions
South Nicholasville's ample housing stock primarily consists of single-family homes in a variety of designs. Houses here range from '60s-era ranch-style homes to modern Traditionals built post-2020. New subdivisions are plentiful and continue to grow in South Lexington. Here, custom-build homes are a popular option where buyers can choose from options like farmhouse, French country and cottage architectural designs. Most homes in South Nicholasville sit on less than half an acre, but buyers interested in buying more land can typically do so, with a single undeveloped acre typically costing $100,000 to $150,000. South Nicholasville's average home value is nearly $100,000 less than that of the Lexington metro area, with prices for single-family homes typically ranging from $200,000 to $500,000.
Wooden fences are common in South Nicholasville backyards for enhanced privacy from neighbors.
A mix of exterior textures enhances this two-story South Nicholasville home.
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Jessamine County Schools
Students in South Nicholasville attend Jessamine County Schools, beginning with Jessamine Early Learning Village for preschool and kindergarten and Nicholasville Elementary School for first through fifth grade. Both schools receive B grades from Niche. From there, they can go to West Jessamine Middle School, which scores an A-minus grade and ranks as the eighth best public middle school in the Lexington area according to Niche. From there students may attend the B-rated West Jessamine High School. Students at West Jessamine will also have the chance to earn early college credits through a dual enrollment program with Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC).
West Jessamine High School is ranked 38th within Kentucky.
The student population of West Jessamine Middle School is 904 and the school serves 6-8.
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Take Nicholasville Road into Lexington
South Nicholasville is a car-dependent community 13 miles south of downtown Lexington via Nicholasville Road. Residents can take the Bluegrass RIDE bus from downtown Nicholasville to get to Walmart, Brannon Crossing, UK Chandler Hospital, the Greyhound bus stop and downtown Lexington. The neighborhood's nearest medical center is the CHI Saint Joseph Health's Jessamine location, 2 miles north. The Blue Grass Airport is 14 miles northwest.
Local restaurants, a farmer's market and the historic First Vineyard Winery
South Lexington offers the convenience of national chains like Kroger and Ollie's Bargain Outlet with the small-town charm of family-owned restaurants. Locals can start their mornings with a breakfast sandwich from Daily Donuts, grab a casual lunch at Wahmei Chinese Restaurant or enjoy a sit-down dinner at Fiesta Mexico, Los Dos Amigos or El Rancho Taqueria, all local Mexican restaurants. A mile north, Dodd's Croner Farmer's Market sells farm-fresh produce and homemade pizzas to go. Eleven miles south, the 1799-established First Vineyard Winery is the nation's first commercial winery and one of three in Jessamine County. "The wineries are local, mom-and-pop-type places," says Executive Director of Visit Jessamine Charla Reed. "Most of them grow and harvest right on their site and/or supplement with other Kentucky grapes. They all have their special, unique flavors. We like to say, 'Taste the historic flavors of wine here in our county.' That runs deep here, the history."
Kroger, for grocery shopping, is located just minutes from South Nicholasville.
South Nicholasville diners frequent Fiesta Mexico for authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Explore Camp Nelson National Monument and the Kentucky River
South Jessamine has two parks: City/County Park and Jessamine County Dog Park. City/County Park has sports facilities like a youth football field, basketball courts and baseball and softball fields. Other amenities include handicap-accessible playgrounds and a picnic area with grills. Jessamine County Dog Park is an off-leash play space for this county's pups and consists of a simple grassy field with a wooden fence for a perimeter. Some of South Nicholasville's best outdoor activities, however, lie just beyond the neighborhood. Six miles south, the 525-acre Camp Nelson National Monument is a Civil War camp established in 1863 that became a national monument in 2018. "That was something our county government had been working towards for years," Cross says. The park's visitors can check out its museum to learn about the site's history including its roles as both a military recruitment and training center, and as a shelter for Civil War refugees and enslaved peoples seeking freedom. Five miles of hiking trails span the park and provide opportunities to explore the land. "It's so cool," Cross says. "You know, back in the old days, forts were originally built out of wood, and when they would come under attack, they would burn them down. So they started building them out of dirt. After all these years of no protection, you can still see the outlines in the dirt from the fortifications." Another perk of living in South Nicholasville is its proximity to the Kentucky River. Jessamine County has the largest riverfront of any Kentucky county, and it offers two points of river access that are free for the public to use for kayaking or canoeing.
Jessamine County Dog Park offers a fenced in play area for dogs to play in South Nicholasville.
Camp Nelson National Monument is a 525-acre national monument, historical museum and park.
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The Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival
Each summer, downtown Nicholasville hosts the Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival. "We have wineries from all over Kentucky that come and participate along with our three wineries," Reed says. "It's a two-day festival with wine sampling and activities for the kids. It's a fun day of celebrating the history of wine in our county and then also highlighting all the Kentucky wineries." On Friday evening, residents can walk between restaurants downtown for appetizer, dinner and dessert pop-ups and try local wines at each. On Saturday, the Jessamine Couty Fairground hosts wine tastings all day, a food court, art vendors and a kids' zone with inflatables.
Crime
South Nicholasville's crime score on the CAP Index is 4 out of 10, which is on par with the national average.
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On average, homes in South Nicholasville, Nicholasville sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South Nicholasville, Nicholasville over the last 12 months is $295,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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