We are pleased to present a ±0.46-acre R-4 multifamily development site for sale just west of downtown Lexington. A 2022 development plan for a four-story, 16-unit / 30-bedroom apartment building totaling ±16,928 SF is available for review, along with the 2022 architectural plans, civil plans, geotechnical report, and renderings. The plan's site statistics show 14 two-bedroom and 2 one-bedroom units, 8 of them designated affordable, with 24 parking spaces. Buyer to verify current plan status, variances, and any expiration with LFUCG Planning. Located at the corner of De Roode Street and Valley Avenue, the property is under half a mile from the Distillery District and within about 1.5 miles of downtown, Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center, and the University of Kentucky. The property sits on Lexington's near west side between the W. High Street / Versailles Road (US-60) corridor and the Distillery District along Manchester Street, where historic distillery buildings and new development house restaurants, breweries, the James E. Pepper Distillery, a music hall, and a boutique hotel. Downtown Lexington, Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center, The Red Mile, the University of Kentucky, and Transylvania University are all within about 1.5 miles. Property Highlights: -+/- 0.46-acre R-4 zoned site with a 2022 development plan (four story, 16 units - 30 bedrooms, +/-16,928 SF) available for review -2022 architectural and civil plans, geotechnical report, and renderings available for review -Under half a mile to the Distillery District, within about 1.5 miles of Downtown Lexington, Rupp Arena/Central Bank Center, and the University of Kentucky -Corner site with frontage on De Roode Street and Valley Avenue -Located in a federally-designated Qualified Opportunity Zone
The intent of this zone is to provide for medium to medium-high density multi-family dwellings 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. The medium to medium-high density residential uses should be located along collector and arterial streets. Where lower density development occurs in this zone, it should be located along local streets. Adequate multi-modal connections should be available to all residents. Development should be in areas of the community where necessary services and facilities will be adequate to serve the anticipated population. Medium to medium-high density multi-family dwellings 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:
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance 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
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 850 De Roode St
$292,795
$2,205 under list price of $295K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $240K to $315K.