$280,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,509 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$186 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Henry Clay High School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2025

Investor Special in Prime Lexington Location - 286 Idle Hour Dr
Unlock the potential of this classic ranch with basement located in the highly sought-after Idle Hour neighborhood! With solid bones and endless possibilities, this home offers the perfect opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to renovate and build equity.

The main level features a traditional layout with spacious living areas. Downstairs, the full walkout basement offers additional square footage that could easily be finished for added living space.

Outside, enjoy a flat lot with mature landscaping perfect for entertaining or expansion. Located just minutes from downtown Lexington, UK, New Circle Rd, and popular shopping and dining, the location can't be beat.

Bring your vision and your contractor—this is a rare chance to transform a well-located home into a showstopper or income-producing property.

Being sold as-is. Priced for renovation. Schedule your showing today and imagine the possibilities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jared Shoemaker

Keller Williams Legacy Group License #285048 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Keller Williams Legacy Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jared Shoemaker

Keller Williams Legacy Group License #285048 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Keller Williams Legacy Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,610

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Veneer
  • Block Foundation
  • Dimensional Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Breckinridge Elementary School
  • Crawford Middle School
  • Not Applicable Middle School
  • Henry Clay High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 0.5 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Idle Hour Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17052650

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,610

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Structure Type: House
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1509.0
  • Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Dimensional Style: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block3: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • LivingArea: 1509.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Dimensional Style
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 275000.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Neighborhood
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Materials:Brick Veneer: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Breckinridge
  • High School: Henry Clay
  • Middle or Junior School: Crawford

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21801.0
  • Parcel Number: 17052650

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Baxter Mabel Clara
Bought by
Johnson Brian and Johnson Elizabeth Ann
Seller's Agent
Jared Shoemaker
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Buyer's Agent
Jared Shoemaker
Keller Williams Legacy Group
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.82%
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6720.83%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 True Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $40,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Sold $280,000 +1.8% $186 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $275,000 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $3,610 $291,900 $0 $0
2023 $3,610 $291,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,729 $291,900 $0 $0
2021 $3,194 $250,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,194 $250,000 $0 $0
2019 $3,194 $250,000 $0 $0
2018 $3,194 $250,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,044 $250,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,934 $250,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,934 $250,000 $0 $0
2012 $1,934 $206,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 25014787

ImagineMLS (Bluegrass REALTORS®)

APN: 17052650