Located in Jessamine County
Out in Central Kentucky’s horse country, Wilmore is a small rural neighborhood that has a strong community and plenty of outdoor recreation. Families, retirees and students at the town’s college can all find an older home to settle down in. “It’s a country town where everybody knows everybody, and everybody looks out for each other,” says Michael Sayre, a real estate agent with United Real Estate who has almost 20 years of experience.
At the heart of Wilmore’s town center is Asbury University, providing a Christ-centered higher education to its students. Asbury’s campus takes up most of Main Street, and its various academic and athletic facilities can be spotted around the town. One of the largest landmarks of both the school and Wilmore is the Ashbury Theological Seminary. “The university does impact the community a bit, but in a good way,” Sayre says.
As a mostly rural neighborhood, Wilmore is surrounded by wooded areas and nature preserves. Following State Route 29 out of town will take residents to High Bridge Park, where they can hike the trails to the overlook for a view of the High Bridge of Kentucky and the Kentucky River Gorge. There’s also a museum, playground and Victorian pavilion on the grounds. To the east, the Jessamine Creek Gorge is a 155-acre nature reserve that has dirt trails for people to explore. Those who want something more recreational can stay in town and visit Centennial Park. Little ones can play on the playground while others kick a ball on the soccer field or shoot hoops on the basketball court. The park has a nine-hole disc golf course that takes players through the grassy field area. Lastly, residents with furry friends can take them to Mackenzie Sayre Dog Park.
Most homes in Wilmore are located along the town center’s streets, where each property comes with its own little lawn and sidewalk. Modern ranch-style homes are common and cost $200,000 to $245,000. There are also large traditional two-story homes that have farmhouse architecture like wide front porches and can get as big as 2,000 square feet. Out in the county, actual farmhouses with a lot of land can go for anywhere between $400,000 and $500,000.
Wilmore doesn’t have much in terms of retail, but there are a few local joints along Main Street next to the Asbury campus. Get fresh meat and produce from Fitch’s IGA Grocery and other essential items from Dollar General and Ferrara and Son’s general store. Solomon’s Porch is a family-owned café that serves locally sourced food and gourmet lattes. Residents will mostly travel 6 miles to Nicholasville for all their shopping and dining needs. There are both local and chain restaurants and stores all along Main Street. Buy groceries from Kroger and take care of your other errands at Walmart Supercenter, Walgreens and Harbor Freight. For food, try a bite of Nicholasville Café’s smothered chicken special. Down the street, Public Well is known for its brunch mimosas and chicken and waffles. Fast food options in the area include Culver’s, KFC and Big City Pizza. For anything else people might need, Downtown Lexington is 16.4 miles away.
Families living in the area can send their children to Jessamine County Public Schools for their education. Wilmore Elementary School has an A-minus grade on Niche and provides a Student Technology Leadership Program for its fifth graders. West Jessamine Middle School maintains a B-plus Niche grade and above-average test scores, plus it provides over 50 extracurriculars. From there, students can attend West Jessamine High School. Ranked No. 6 in Best Public High Schools in Lexington Area by Niche, West Jessamine has an A-minus grade and over 90 dual credit offerings for students looking to get a head-start on higher education.
Since Wilmore is spread out, most residents rely on their own vehicles to get around. US Route 68 follows the perimeter of the neighborhood and offers easy access to other major highways that will take people beyond the area. Those who have personal aircraft can use Lucas Field, a private airport only 2.7 miles away. In an emergency, residents will have to travel roughly 8 miles into Nicholasville for Saint Joseph Jessamine, a branch of Saint Joseph Hospital.
Philip 'PJ' Elder
Omega Real Estate Brokerage LLC
(859) 800-3582
45 Total Sales
2 in Wilmore
$166K - $380K Price Range
Clarissa R Barber
Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
(859) 800-3178
128 Total Sales
1 in Wilmore
$355,000 Price
Clay Thomas
Keller Williams Legacy Group
(859) 413-3707
292 Total Sales
1 in Wilmore
$364,900 Price
Dustin Sparrow
ERA Select Real Estate
(859) 209-3577
57 Total Sales
1 in Wilmore
$204,000 Price
Rola Lawand-Duran
FC Tucker Bluegrass
(859) 413-4344
62 Total Sales
3 in Wilmore
$150K - $240K Price Range
Martha Leach
Huff Realty - Florence
(513) 407-5724
89 Total Sales
1 in Wilmore
$740,000 Price
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