Renovated ranch in established tree-lined Meadowthorpe offers a gorgeous new kitchen with cabinetry from Kitchen Maid including specialized drawers, soft close feature, spice rack and pantry, solid surface countertops, seamless sink, all new appliances, all new lighting, new floating floor and Kohler faucet. The newly remodeled bath features Kitchen Maid vanity and solid surface countertops, comfort height counter, seamless sink, Kohler fixtures, walk-in shower, and tiled floor. More updates include new wall-to-wall carpeting, new storm doors, new gas water heater, newly screened back porch with spacious yard and cute outdoor shed. Beautifully renovated - a joy to show!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Whitney Durham• Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Looking for convenience and location? This all brick 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is it!! Home features large living room with masonry fireplace, separate laundry room, fenced backyard, screened-in porch, storage shed and 2 car attached garage.
ImagineMLS #531054
Jul 25, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2005
Listed
$138,900
$104/sq ft
ImagineMLS #412856
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$127,750
$96/sq ft
Sep 27, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 30, 2004
Listed
$132,750
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$1,269 (+1.0%)
2014
$1,257
Tax history for 1479 N Forbes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$1,269 (+1.0%)
2014
$1,257
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
87 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,160
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
41642100
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
Nov 17, 2004 • 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
Garage Information
Has Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Primary First Floor, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Blinds
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Room Information
Rooms (Total): 6
Basement: Crawl Space
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Roof: Shingle
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Many Trees
Water Source: Public
On Waterfront: No
Property Information
Levels: One
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,330
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 41642100.
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 Leestown Road outbound, turn right onto North Forbes Lane
Subdivision Name: Meadowthorpe
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Fayette County
APN: 41642100
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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Lexington, KY • 40511
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In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$306,000 – $370,000
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