CHEVY CHASE! Clearly one of the most charming neighborhoods in Lexington. Beyond convenient - minutes to UK, dozens of local restaurants & stores, downtown & parks, too. Discovering this beautiful tree lined cul-de-sac-you will fall in love immediately. With 3 bedroom & 2 full baths, one could personalize a 1st Floor bedroom as a Master bedroom or utilize the 2nd floor as a entire master suite with large walk-in closet & double bowl vanity (Both Baths have been updated) Working from home? -the additional Bedroom on 1st level currently utilized as a home office/den. Sun porch provides great flex space w/endless possibilities & enjoy view of beautifully landscaped backyard. Working masonry fireplace with gas logs at Living Room-opening to Dining Room & then onto kitchen with stainless appliances. Deep two car garage easily fits 2 cars & room for storage. This Chenault home is well maintained & offers a marvelous opportunity to experience the best of the Chevy Chase community!
This charming and light -filled story and a half brick home; meticuloulsly maintained and pristine on the much loved and most desirable Chenault Road is in move in condition. Sitting on a beautiful well landscaped lot with mature trees and plantings; this is a perfect example of the classic Chevy Chase home. Built in 1941 it has pristine hardwood floors; new windows throughout with an open floor plan. Formal living and dining room with kitchen opening up to a sunny breakfast room or sun porch overlooking the private patio and garden. Two bedrooms on the first floor (one currently used as a den) with a full bathroom finish the first floor. Upstairs is the spacious master bedroom and bathroom with lots of windows and light. An unfinished full well lit basement for storage is great space to be used. A great two car garage is a perfect addition to this A plus Chenault Road cottage. Come see!
ImagineMLS #1208577
Aug 15, 2012
Sold
$340,000
$211/sq ft
Jun 7, 2012
Listing Removed
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May 7, 2012
Listed
$350,000
$217/sq ft
+15
Charming and nicely updated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape Cod on wonderful street in the heart of Chevy Chase. This home features beautiful hardwood floors, renovated kitchen with corian countertops, two 1st floor bedrooms, 2nd floor master suite with walk in closet, sitting area, wonderful bath with jet tub. 2 zoned heat and a/c systems, newer insulated windows, full unfinished basement, new 2 car garage, new concrete driveway and sidewalks, new professionally landscaped yard and rear patio, new roof and much more. Convenient to UK, Chevy Chase, Romany Road and more. Don't miss this opportunity!
ImagineMLS #712120
Jun 19, 2007
Sold
$285,000
$177/sq ft
May 9, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2007
Listed
$309,000
$192/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$3,660 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,607
Tax history for 226 Chenault Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$3,660 (+1.5%)
2014
$3,607
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,610
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
13601500
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
Jan 23, 2024 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Dec 21, 2023 • Final
New residential hvac
HVAC
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
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Room Information
Rooms (Total): 7
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Composition, Dimensional Style, Shingle
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Features: Many Trees
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,969.61
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Water Source: Public
On Waterfront: No
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,610
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 13601500
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
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: Traveling Tates Creek away from downtown, just past Chevy Chase shopping area, Left onto Cochran go straight/left at the Y onto Chenault...home towards the end on the right hand side.
Subdivision Name: Chevy Chase
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,610
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Fayette County
APN: 13601500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cassidy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Morton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Henry Clay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lexington, KY • 40502
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$646,000 – $781,000
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