Welcome to 480 Hart Road, a beautifully situated Lexington residence that blends timeless charm with modern comfort in one of the city's most desirable areas. Nestled in the heart of 40502, this home offers a rare combination of privacy, convenience, and classic Bluegrass appeal. Property Highlights - Prime Location in the sought-after 40502 corridors, offering quick access to Chevy Chase, UK campus, downtown Lexington, local dining, and grocery stores. Other places to walk to include Graeter's ice cream shop, Ecton Park, Brevede Coffee, Starbucks, Wheeler's Pharmacy, a soon-to-open Publix, and so much more. Schools and playgrounds are located right around the corner, so walking to school is a must. Spacious Interior Layout designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. - Large, Light Filled Living Spaces with inviting flow & character. Formal dining room, living room & family room along w/ a skylight bringing in more light to the kitchen. The house also has a sunroom/office area for a private work area located off the dining room. - Updated Kitchen w natl sunlight flowing from the windows in the large den/family room overlooking the backyard. Half bath is located on the 1st floor off the foyer. Tastefully remodeled bistro-inspired kitchen w/custom Amish-made cabinets, high-end faucet and water purification system, exposed brick, & a gourmet 36" ILVE Italian induction range. The house also features built in china cabinets in the formal dining room, built in bookcases surrounding a functioning wood fireplace, and refinished wood floors throughout. Glass French doors lead to office/sunroom & primary suite. Primary bath includes clawfoot tub & marble tile. Generous Primary bedroom on the 1st floor provides comfort and flexibility to relax after a long day of work. Sliding glass doors open to the back porch where a water feature helps soothe the mind & body. 3 bedrooms w/a full bathroom on the 2nd floor perfect for family members/guests. The backyard has a custom-built limestone patio w/a water feature, Trex upper deck, mature trees, landscaped grounds, & room to garden or play. There is a custom tree house built above the backyard shed for extra special play dates in this neighborhood. - Move In Ready Condition with thoughtful updates while preserving the home's original charm. Lifestyle & Location Living on Hart Road means enjoying the best of Lexington: - Tree lined streets and established neighborhoods - 480 Hart Rd. is more than a home—it's a place where comfort, character, and location come together. Whether hosting gatherings, enjoying quiet evenings on the patio, or taking advantage of everything Lexington offers, this property delivers a lifestyle that's hard to match. 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home ready to move in! Attached 1 car carport & 1 car garage. List of updates since purchase will be added to the listing documents.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
9,000 sq ftLot Size
$338Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Deprey• Lifstyl Real Estate
Bought with Bradford Queen• Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $3,142 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 480 Hart Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ImagineMLS #26005337
Apr 17, 2026
Sold
$875,000
$338/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 16, 2026
Listed
$875,000
$338/sq ft
RENT. #1
Jul 9, 2022
Price Changed
$2,750
$1/sq ft
ImagineMLS #1614413
Jun 30, 2016
Sold
$538,500
$208/sq ft
May 2, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 28, 2016
Listed
$525,000
$203/sq ft
Move-in-ready home in Chevy Chase features 1st floor master suite with updated bathrooms and kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, zoned HVAC systems, wonderfully landscaped rear yard with stone waterfall, Koi pond and play house.
ImagineMLS #502385
Jul 25, 2005
Sold
$346,000
$134/sq ft
Jul 12, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2005
Listed
$375,000
$145/sq ft
+5
Move right in to this 4 BR, 2.5 BA two story home in the heart of Chevy Chase. Traditional floorplan includes inviting formal entry with open staircase, large Living room with fireplace and built-ins, large formal Dining room with built-in corner cabinet, 16x17 Family room, 1st floor Master Bedroom and Bath with 2 closets. three generous sized Bedrooms and full Bath are on the second floor. Additional features include unfinished basement, floored attic for abudance of storage, nice private rear yard with custom playhouse/storage bldg, nice mature landscaping and more. Convenient walking distance to Schools, Romany Rd. Merchants, Ecton Park, University of Kentucky and much more.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$4,178 (+1.8%)
2014
$4,105
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,520
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
11895000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Sep 19, 2023 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Jul 15, 2023 • Final
Residential remodel
Remodel
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.