Welcome home to Gardenside! Nestled in the highly sought-after Gardenside neighborhood this charming 5-bedroom, 2.5 bath brick Cape Cod offers the perfect blend of timeless character and thoughtful updates. Step inside to discover a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring elegant quartz countertops, classic subway tile backsplash, and all-new stainless steel appliances- a space designed both for everyday living and entertaining. With two cosy fireplaces, this home offers warm and inviting gathering spaces on both levels. The full finished walkout basement provides lots of natural light and exceptional flexibility for a family room, home office, guest suite, gym, or recreation area. Outside, you'll find your own private retreat. The new wood fence surrounds a backyard that feels like a wooded oasis, complete with beautiful annual flowers that create a colorful, peaceful setting throughout the seasons. Additional updates include newer roof and gutters (2024), newer heating and air (2022), new gutter guards, and replacement windows in basement. Conveniently located just minutes from the University of Kentucky, top medical facilities, Blue Grass Airport, and all that vibrant downtown Lexington has to offer. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$173Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erica Clay Kinkead• Team Pannell Real Estate
Combining something old with something new comes with this all brick 5 bedroom cottage home in the heart of Gardenside neighborhood. With a blend of character and southern charm, enjoy the original hardwood floors throughout the upper two levels and brand new Luxury Vinyl Plank VP in the finished walk up basement that leads you out to a large backyard. Two bedrooms on the first and second floors is complimented with a fifth new bedroom in the basement to offer extra private quarters or a home office. Recent updates include a New Roof, A New HVAC, New Gutters, New Water Heater, Two Mini HVAC Splits for the second floor, and New half bathroom in the basement. Outdoors, the expansive lot and patio provide an excellent setting for entertaining or relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. Located inside the circle, this home is just minutes from downtown, airport, local hospitals, UK, shopping and dining.
ImagineMLS #1814813
Aug 7, 2018
Sold
$215,000
$94/sq ft
Jul 3, 2018
Pending
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Jun 30, 2018
Listed
$219,000
$96/sq ft
+23
Beautiful Brick Gardenside home with a large backyard is ready for its new owner! This cottage style home has two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor as well as two more bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. The large eat-in kitchen has plenty of hickory cabinets, cork flooring, and a great breakfast bar. The finished walk-up basement leads to a patio and a backyard perfect for family games, gardening and a quiet oasis. Home is inside the circle and located near downtown, the airport, shopping, dining, hospitals and University of Kentucky/Transy.
ImagineMLS #1014952
Aug 17, 2010
Sold
$154,900
$68/sq ft
Jul 14, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 8, 2010
Listed
$154,900
$68/sq ft
ImagineMLS #2107314
Jul 27, 2001
Sold
$125,000
$55/sq ft
Jul 19, 2001
Listing Removed
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Jun 12, 2001
Listed
$126,900
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$1,634 (+2.0%)
2014
$1,601
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,977
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,977
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
21541000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-1C
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
Nov 19, 2024 • 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.
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, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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Historical weather
Lexington, KY • 40504
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1945 Vicksburg Rd
$394,930
$70 under list price of $395K
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