$195,000

Estimated payment $1,183/month

Total Views 1,201
2 Beds
1 Bath
992 Sq Ft
$197 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace
  • Frederick Douglass High School Rated A-
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 4-minute walk to Duncan Park

About This Home

Charming 2-Bedroom Rental in the Heart of Lexington!

Welcome to 248 East 5th Street—a cozy and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home currently used as a rental in a walkable, up-and-coming area near downtown Lexington. This property features a functional floor plan with a bright living space, spacious kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. The home also includes a covered front porch, off-street parking, and a fenced backyard—making it an attractive option for tenants or potential homeowners. Located just minutes from Transylvania University, restaurants, parks, and local shops, this property offers convenience and consistent rental appeal.

Don't miss out—schedule your showing today and see the potential at 248 E 5th Street!

Listing Agent

David Espinosa

Bluegrass Realty Pros, Inc License #285789 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,391

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 992 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • William Wells Brown Elementary School
  • Lexington Trad Middle School
  • Not Applicable Middle School
  • Frederick Douglass High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Downtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17042450

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,391

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 992.0
  • Levels: One
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Elementary School: William Wells Brown
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Middle or Junior School: Lexington Trad
  • Location Tax Legal Info:High School: Frederick Douglass
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Intermediate School: Not Applicable
  • Contract Info:On Market Date: 2025-08-05
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • General Property Description:Above Grade Finished Area: 992.0
  • General Property Description:Waterfront: No
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Stories:One: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block3: Yes
  • General Property Description:Finished Area Total: 992.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Description:_pound_ of Primary Bedrooms: 1
  • Rooms:_pound_ of Bedrooms2: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 195000.0
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Features:Garage YN: No
  • Carport Features:Carport YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Other11: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: William Wells Brown
  • High School: Frederick Douglass
  • Middle or Junior School: Lexington Trad

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5998.0
  • Parcel Number: 17042450

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,391 $112,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,391 $112,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,437 $112,500 $0 $0
2021 $511 $40,000 $0 $0
2020 $511 $40,000 $0 $0
2019 $511 $40,000 $0 $0
2018 $511 $40,000 $0 $0
2017 $487 $40,000 $0 $0
2015 $448 $40,000 $0 $0
2014 $448 $40,000 $0 $0
2012 $448 $40,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $195,000 -- $197 / Sq Ft
Source: ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $203,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $60,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $59,656 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 25017174

ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

APN: 17042450