Welcome to Meadowthorpe! 3bed/2full bath ranch on finished basement! House is located close to neighborhood park, grocery story, restaurants, walking distance from Elementary School, and minutes from downtown Lexington. Enjoy latest appliances featured throughout kitchen. House sits upon over a quarter of an acre, imagine the possibilities! A sunroom provides an ideal vantage point over manicured lawn, and landscaped horticulture. Backyard is fenced-in; welcome pets! A portion of the finished basement is intended for a recreation room, play area, or man cave. :)
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jesse Bolles• Keller Williams Commonwealth
Bought with Michael McNeill• Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA ranch on large corner lot in a desirable & established neighborhood. Hardwood floors & updated eat-in kitchen on partially-finished basement. Porcelain sink, skylight, tons of cabinet space & under-mount cabinet lighting in kitchen. Master BR w/ bathroom w/ his & her closets. Bonus sun room off of kitchen, w/ exit to a private deck. Large family room & bonus room in basement. Gas fireplace in LR & basement. Laundry, tons of storage & work bench in unfinished part of basement. Intercom system works. Mature trees, fenced yard, landscaping & attached 2-car garage, w/ remote.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$1,992 (+1.8%)
2014
$1,958
Tax history for 1470 N Forbes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$1,992 (+1.8%)
2014
$1,958
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,768
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
44372850
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-1C
ND1
Single-Family Residential Zone
The intent of this zone is to provide for low density, single family detached residences and supporting uses. This zone should be located in areas of the community where services and facilities are/will be adequate to serve the anticipated population. This zone should be established in accordance with the Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Development Criteria of the Comprehensive Plan.
Zone overlays
Neighborhood Design Character Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Aug 1, 2022 • Final
Fence - retaining wall
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Features: Many Trees
Lot Size Square Feet: 14,810.41
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Water Source: Public
On Waterfront: No
Property Information
Levels: Two
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,731
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 44372850
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Meadowthorpe
Middle Or Junior School: Leestown
High School: Dunbar
High School District: Fayette County - 1
Location Information
County Or Parish: Fayette
Directions: Take Main Street leaving town. Take right on N Forbes Rd. House on left on the corner of N Forbes Rd and Pepper Dr. You can park on Pepper in the driveway.
Subdivision Name: Meadowthorpe
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Fayette County
APN: 44372850
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Leestown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lexington, KY • 40511
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$411,000 – $497,000
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