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A small-town feel just west of Lexington
Firmantown straddles the outskirts of the small city of Versailles to the west and rural Woodford County extending eastward. The result is a small-town community feel without sacrificing the conveniences afforded by nearby Versailles and the more metropolitan Lexington located 12 miles west. Many residents commute to employment hubs like Lexington and Frankfort and are drawn to Woodford County's well-regarded and community-supported school district. Like many residents, Versailles’ city clerk and treasurer, Elizabeth Reynolds, has lived here her whole life. “We have only one middle school and one high school, so that keeps the community small,” she says. “A lot of people have lived here their whole lives, so they know each other’s kids and parents and all that, and everybody turns out for the Friday night football games. The support they show is something you don’t find in a lot of bigger cities or small towns that have a lot of people who commute. It’s different here.”
This single-story ranch-style home in Firmantown features mature backyard trees for privacy.
Visit the local Ace-Hardware just minutes from Firmantown for your home necessities.
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Single-family homes in Firmantown’s fast-paced real estate market
Two joined subdivisions comprise the residential portion of Firmantown a couple of miles from Versaille's city center. Houses are generally ranch-style, split-level and Colonial Revivals set along connected residential streets with narrow sidewalks. Home values are marginally higher than the average for the Lexington metro area by about $10,000. Prices range from $100,000 to $425,000 with homes selling in an average of 20 days, faster than the national average of 44. The demand has not resulted in accelerated development, however. “We’ve had very controlled growth,” Reynolds says. “For example, the graduating high school class has around 300 students, and that’s remained the same for probably the last 20 years - it’s been between 250 and 300. It’s grown some, but nothing drastic.”
Two-story and single-story brick facade homes are prevalent in Firmantown.
Gridded communities are common in the Firmantown neighborhood.
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The top school district in the Lexington area
Niche ranks Woodford County Public Schools as the best school district in Lexington. “A lot of people move here for the schools,” says Gary Jones, a Versailles City Council representative. “They are known for having excellent programs, and the kids get a great education.” Students start at A-minus-graded Simmons Elementary School before continuing to Woodford County Middle School, also graded A-minus, and finish at B-plus-graded Woodford County High School. On the Kentucky Department of Education’s School Report Card for 2022-2023, Woodford County Public Schools performed above the state average for elementary school progress on English language proficiency; middle school reading, mathematics and science; and high school graduation rate and postsecondary readiness.
The student population of Woodford County Middle School is 889 and the school serves 6-8.
Woodford County High School is ranked 38th within Kentucky.
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Shopping and dining in downtown Versailles
Shopping and dining are nearby in downtown Versailles. Vallozzi’s is an upscale Italian spot while Rolling Oven Taproom, a brick-oven pizzeria with craft beer and wine and Ricardo’s Grill & Pub are more casual options. Boutiques like Green Street Gifts & Antiques and Bluegrass Stitches & Crafts are also downtown. Several fast-food restaurants, Kroger Marketplace and Versailles Brewing Company are about 2 miles south on Highway 60, and larger retailers are 12 miles in Lexington.
Unique gift shops are minutes away in downtown Versailles from Firmantown.
Huntertown Community Interpretive Park, Fallen Springs Center and Keeneland
Neighborhood parks and surrounding green spaces accommodate a range of interests. Henry Witten Park and Stonegate are walkable from neighborhood homes and have playgrounds, swingsets and athletic courts. Woodford Youth Soccer Association's 16 soccer pitches run along the edge of the community and host tournaments in addition to local youth and adult soccer leagues. Three miles south, Huntertown Community Interpretive Park tells the tale of Huntertown, a post-Civil War African American hamlet. The nearly 40-acre park features walking trails, historical exhibits and native plants maintained by the University of Kentucky, volunteers and the local government. Four miles west, Fallen Springs Center offers fitness classes, youth and adult sports leagues and summer camps.
Henry Witten Park offers 3.9 acres of green space for Firmantown residents to get outside.
Discover a scenic landscape at Keeneland, only minutes from Firmantown.
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Fourth of July fireworks, the Woodford Spooktacular and an annual Christmas parade
Reynolds says that local governments focuses on seasonal events that are well-attended by the community. She highlights the city’s annual Fourth of July event, which starts with bounce houses, food trucks and a DJ in the afternoon, followed by a fireworks show at night. “The fireworks show is paid for by the city and county, which are big on making everything free to the public,” she says. In the fall, Woodford Spooktacular is an annual Halloween event with trick-or-treating in downtown Versailles followed by a parade. “The signature event for the city is at Christmas,” she says. “We try to make it like a Hallmark Christmas. We have iceless ice skating, bounce houses, food vendors, hot chocolate trucks, smores stations with fire pits and a small-town Christmas parade with Santa at the end.” She adds that community groups like the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and dance teams often have floats in the parade, allowing many residents to participate. “Pretty much the whole community comes out,” she says. “The big draw is that KSU in Frankfort, which is one town over, has an awesome marching band that performs every year.”
A resident of Firmantown enjoys arriving early at Keeneland to watch the horses warm up.
Residents can learn more about horse racing at Kenneland.
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Employment in Versailles and commuting to Lexington, Louisville and Frankfort
Firmantown is a car-dependent community 12 miles west of Lexington. “We’re 20 minutes from Lexington, probably an hour from Louisville and 12 or 13 minutes from the Blue Grass Airport,” Reynolds says. “Some people commute to Lexington, and we have a lot of state employees who work from home or commute to Frankfort, which is 15 minutes away.” Despite its central location between larger employment hubs, Versailles offers plenty of work opportunities. “We have a lot of industry here,” Reynolds says. “There are several large factories, and of course, the schools and the governmental offices. We also have the Woodford Reserve Distillery and Castle and Key Distillery.” Reynolds notes that Versailles’ employment opportunities give it a sense of community that’s harder to find in towns where everyone commutes. With the Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, Firmantown residents live less than 3 miles from a medical center.
Crime
Firmantown has a 2 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, below the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Falling Springs Recreational Center
Woodford County Park
Harrods Hill Park
Cardinal Run Park
Henry Witten Park
Beaumont Park
Huntertown Community Interpretive Park
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
15 min drive
Firmantown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Firmantown, Versailles sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Firmantown, Versailles over the last 12 months is $424,500, down 67% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great equity opportunity on this 3 bed 2 bath almost 2K square foot home located in the sought after neighborhood of Merewood. Needs some rehab but after repair value based on comps is 300K. This is one of the larger homes in the neighborhood with a walkout basement. Being sold-as is
Opportunity knocks! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is full of potential and perfectly situated in a desirable neighborhood. With a large detached 2-car garage and solid bones, this property is ideal for investors or renovators looking for their next flip project.Home is being sold as-is, but inspections are welcome. Please note: this property will not qualify for FHA or VA financing.Whether
Nice Brick Ranch home located in Versailles! This three bedroom two full bath home is situated on a corner lot. Easy walk to all of the Downton attractions, and just minutes from Lexington and Frankfort as well! Enjoy the Bonus/ sunroom, large primary bedroom with over sized closet and dressing area!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,773
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,014
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,354
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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