181 Preston Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502
New Listing
$549,900
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,932
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
7,501
Status:
Pending
Current Price:
$549,900
List Date:
1/30/2026
Last Modified:
1/30/2026
Description
Welcome to 181 Preston Avenue, nestled in the heart of one of Lexington's most desired neighborhoods—Kenwick. This beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a warm, inviting layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to find a bright and spacious living area, complemented by timeless details and modern updates. The finished walkout basement provides additional living space—ideal for a family room, home office, or guest retreat. Enjoy outdoor living at its best with a private patio and generous backyard, perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. A large 3 car detached garage offers plenty of space for parking, storage, or a workshop. It also has a walk-up attic for storage. Located just minutes from downtown Lexington, UK, dining, parks, and shopping, this Kenwick gem combines charm, convenience, and functionality in one perfect package.
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More Information MLS# 25501637
Listing Information
Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Address
Directions: Take Richmond Rd out of Lexington to Preston Ave. Left on Preston. House is on the left.
Parcel Number: 44878775
Tax District: 1
County: Fayette
Street Number: 181
Street Name: Preston
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: KY
Zip Code: 40502
Contract
Start Showing Date: 2025-10-09
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 284.63
Current Price: $549,900
Original List Price: 567500
Status: Pending
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-17
List Price: $549,900
Currently Not Used
List Price/Acre: 3234705.88
Tax & Legal
Elementary School: Ashland
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.2583
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes
Association/Community
Association YN: No
Interior
Living Area: 1932
Living Area Source: Public Records
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1091
Below Grade Finished Area: 841
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Parking Information
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Building
Accessibility Features YN: No
Year Built: 1927
Lot
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
Lot Size Square Feet: 7501.032
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Horse YN: No
Utilities
Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Remarks
Public Remarks: Welcome to 181 Preston Avenue, nestled in the heart of one of Lexington's most desired neighborhoods—Kenwick. This beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a warm, inviting layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to find a bright and spacious living area, complemented by timeless details and modern updates. The finished walkout basement provides additional living space—ideal for a family room, home office, or guest retreat. Enjoy outdoor living at its best with a private patio and generous backyard, perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home. A large 3 car detached garage offers plenty of space for parking, storage, or a workshop. It also has a walk-up attic for storage. Located just minutes from downtown Lexington, UK, dining, parks, and shopping, this Kenwick gem combines charm, convenience, and functionality in one perfect package.
Amenity Fee Details
Amenity Fee YN: No
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Craftsman: 1
Attic Features
Partially Floored: 1
Pull-Down Stairs: 1
Basement
Concrete: 1
Finished: 1
Full: 1
Interior Entry: 1
Walk-Up Access: 1
Construction Materials
Brick Veneer: 1
Cooling
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Exterior Features
Garden: 1
Fencing
Wood: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas Log: 1
Flooring
Hardwood: 1
Vinyl: 1
Foundation Details
Block: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Lot Features
Landscaped: 1
Many Trees: 1
Parking Features
Detached Garage: 1
Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
Patio And Porch Details
Covered Patio: 1
Rear Patio: 1
Covered Porch: 1
Front Porch: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Roof
Dimensional Style: 1
Security Features
Security System Owned: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Showing Considerations
Pet(s) on Premises: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
View
Neighborhood: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Window Features
Blinds: 1
Insulated Windows: 1
Storm Window(s): 1
Window Treatments: 1
Showing Requirements
Showing Service: 1
Showing Information
Showing Instructions: Use ShowingTime
Room Types
Bathroom 1: 1
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: Lower
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
Bonus Room: 1
Bonus Room Level: Lower
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Utility Room: 1
Utility Room Level: Lower
Status Change Information
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-26T20:50:28Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-01-30
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-22
Tax Legal
MLS Area Major: 003 - Fayette County SE
Subdivision Name: Fairview
High School District: Fayette County - 1
Property Features
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available; Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Attic Features: Partially Floored; Pull-Down Stairs
Basement: Concrete; Finished; Full; Interior Entry; Walk-Up Access
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Cooling: Electric; Heat Pump
Exterior Features: Garden
Fencing: Wood
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Flooring: Hardwood; Vinyl
Foundation Details: Block
Heating: Electric; Heat Pump
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Main Level; Washer Hookup
Levels: Two
Lot Features: Landscaped; Many Trees
Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Patio And Porch Details: Covered Patio; Rear Patio; Covered Porch; Front Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Roof: Dimensional Style
Security Features: Security System Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises
Structure Type: House
View: Neighborhood
Water Heater: Electric
Water Source: Public
Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Storm Window(s); Window Treatments
Showing Requirements: Showing Service
Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Living Room
Level: First
Dining Room
Level: First
Bathroom 1
Level: First
Bathroom 2
Level: Lower
Bedroom 2
Level: Lower
Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Bonus Room
Level: Lower
Utility Room
Level: Lower
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Listing Office:
Guerrant Real Estate
Last Updated: January - 30 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.