Ashland Park elegance! This exceptional estate features over 6500 square feet with the charm of the 1950's paired with comfort and livability for today's lifestyle. As you step in the door you're greeted by a lovely entry hall with marble floors, high ceilings and spacious rooms for entertaining. The first level offers a grand dining room with fireplace, cozy formal living room, kitchen open to an informal dining area, family room, and a private bedroom or office with a full bath. The second floor features a lovely primary suite and 2 additional bedrooms, all with renovated spa-like baths. The third floor is perfect for a nanny or teenager and offers skylights, bedroom, full bath and study area. The lower level is ideal for a recreation or workout room and has laundry room, bath and plenty of unfinished space for storage. Outside, your private oasis awaits you. The inviting pool and pool house create a resort-like atmosphere, providing the ideal setting for relaxation and entertaining. Ideally located within minutes of downtown Lexington, the University of KY, Chevy Chase shopping and restaurants and Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Becky Reinhold• Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
This prominent estate, in Lexington's coveted Ashland Park community, emanates refined elegance and comfort second to none. The impressive colonial front elevation is complete with columns, wide masonry front walk, and covered front covered porch. Once you walk inside you immediately feel the charm of the 1950s with marble floors, grand rooms, gorgeous hall bar with mirrored wall and glass shelving, wood moldings, three fireplaces, curved front staircase and hand laid hardwood flooring. You will love the fluidness of the floorplan with a first floor bedroom/office option, a primary suite and two bedrooms all with fully renovated marble bathrooms and frameless showers on the second level, and a nanny/teenager suite on the third level boasting of skylights, full bath and recreational area. The lower level features another space for play/family gathering with fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The exterior is equally sublime with masonry patio, pool, gardens and pool house with bar and full bath, all surrounded by masonry walls for privacy. Enjoy the elegance, location, and charm on Lexington's most favorite thoroughfare! So many updates - see list for details ...New Roof 2022!
ImagineMLS #20020422
May 12, 2021
Listing Removed
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Apr 1, 2021
Listing Removed
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Mar 10, 2021
Price Changed
$1,520,000
$228/sq ft
Jan 20, 2021
Price Changed
$1,695,000
$254/sq ft
Oct 2, 2020
Listed
$1,725,000
$259/sq ft
ImagineMLS #20018731
Sep 25, 2020
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2020
Listed
$1,895,000
$284/sq ft
ImagineMLS #2005345
Oct 11, 2000
Sold
$750,000
$112/sq ft
Aug 29, 2000
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2000
Listed
$1,050,000
$157/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,703 (+36.0%)
2015
$14,490 (+1.8%)
2014
$14,240
Tax history for 1656 Richmond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,703 (+36.0%)
2015
$14,490 (+1.8%)
2014
$14,240
*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
Beds
5
Baths
7
Stories
2
Lot width
93 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,454
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
17277200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
R-1B
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.