This diamond in the rough has a ton of potential in one of Lexington's most desirable areas, Ashwood neighborhood. Great bones. 3/4 of an acre lot with gorgeous deep yard and mature landscaping. The lower level takes you back in time with a charming rec room, wet bar, bedroom, and full bath. Enjoy the enclosed porch with brick floors and sliding glass doors overlooking the patio and yard. This property has a tandem 4-car heated garage, a convenient dumbwaiter connecting the garage to the kitchen for easy grocery unloading, a spacious floored attic perfect for expansion, and a practical first-level utility room. Its location is ideal, with close proximity to Ashland Park, downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky, as well as Chevy Chase shopping and dining options.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.72 acresLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Whitney Pannell• Team Pannell Real Estate
Listed by Rick Pannell• Team Pannell Real Estate
Bought with Whitney Durham• Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Built in 1951, this is the first time this fantastic home is available for sale! Situated on a private, .75 acre lot in the desirable Ashwood subdivision, this ranch on basement offers gorgeous hardwood floors, lovely moldings and generously sized rooms. The first level offers a wide entry hall with large formal living room, paneled den, dining room and family room overlooking the landscaped backyard, a private primary suite plus 3 additional bedrooms with 2 baths. The partially finished lower will take you back in time featuring a rec room with paneled walls, wet bar area, bedroom and full bath. The enclosed lower level porch with brick floors has sliding glass doors overlooking the back patio and gorgeous yard! Additional features include a tandem 4 car heated garage, dumbwaiter from the garage to the kitchen for unloading groceries, floored attic space and first level utility room. Conveniently located to Ashland Park, downtown Lexington, University of KY and Chevy Chase shopping and restaurants. Property is being sold As-IS but inspections are welcomed!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,606 (+96.6%)
2015
$6,920 (+1.6%)
2014
$6,811
Tax history for 1828 Richmond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,606 (+96.6%)
2015
$6,920 (+1.6%)
2014
$6,811
*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
5.5
Stories
1
Lot width
105 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
31,498
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
6,781
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
16474000
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 10, 2025.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Garage Information
Has Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 4
Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Electric
Interior Features
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,781
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Primary First Floor, Wet Bar
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition, Dimensional Style
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 31,498
Lot Size Acres: 0.7231
Water Source: Public
On Waterfront: No
Has View: Yes
View: Neighborhood
Property Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Building Information
Building Area Total: 6,109
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 16474000
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cassidy
Middle Or Junior School: Morton
High School: Henry Clay
High School District: Fayette County - 1
Location Information
County Or Parish: Fayette
Directions: Richmond Rd outbound past Chinoe Rd. 1828 is 2nd on the right before Shriner's/Easter Seals.
Subdivision Name: Ashwood
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,781
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Fayette County
APN: 16474000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 10, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Contingency: Contingent
Around this home
Schools
Cassidy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Morton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Henry Clay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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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
$1.55M – $1.87M
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