Lime Kiln Cottage has the charming features you want -- rocking chair front porch, restored wood floors, accessibility -- plus a HUGE fenced back yard! 1100 finished square feet offers 2 bedrooms + office/den, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen. Low maintenance exterior, replacement windows, off-street parking, plenty of space for a garden too. All in a desirable neighborhood within the Lexington city limits.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Leslie Giles• Lexington Real Estate Connection
Bought with Connie Clark• City & County Real Estate
REDUCED $10,000! Cute 1951 two story cottage in Historic Lexington. Remodeled in 2008. Upgraded Electrical, wired for ethernet, cable, and new can lights. Upgraded plumbing, and insulation. New open floor plan with refinished hardwood pine floors and new windows throughout. Secluded, fenced lot yet just 1 mile from the corner of Main Street & Nelson.
Public Records
May 11, 2007
Sold
$115,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,372 (+0.9%)
$40,000 + $154,900
$194,900
2025
$1,360
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2024
$1,360
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2023
$1,360
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2022
$1,360 (+5.1%)
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2021
$1,293
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2020
$1,293 (+2.4%)
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2019
$1,263
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2018
$1,263 (+7.5%)
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2017
$1,174 (+1.9%)
$37,500 + $68,300
$105,800
2016
$1,153 (+6.9%)
$37,500 + $68,300
$105,800
2014
$1,079 (+19.4%)
$37,500 + $67,300
$104,800
2013
$904
$40,000 + $75,900
$115,900
Tax history for 605 Lime Kiln Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,372 (+0.9%)
$40,000 + $154,900
$194,900
2025
$1,360
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2024
$1,360
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2023
$1,360
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2022
$1,360 (+5.1%)
$40,000 + $107,800
$147,800
2021
$1,293
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2020
$1,293 (+2.4%)
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2019
$1,263
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2018
$1,263 (+7.5%)
$37,500 + $84,500
$122,000
2017
$1,174 (+1.9%)
$37,500 + $68,300
$105,800
2016
$1,153 (+6.9%)
$37,500 + $68,300
$105,800
2014
$1,079 (+19.4%)
$37,500 + $67,300
$104,800
2013
$904
$40,000 + $75,900
$115,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lexington
APN
14 1 15
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
New Construction
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
Other Structures: Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Property Condition: New Construction
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,174
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Waddell
Middle Or Junior School: Lylburn Downing
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: from downtown Lexington: west on W Nelson Street to left on McLaughlin to right on Lime Kiln Rd; continue on Lime Kiln past Enfield Rd and Alum Springs Ln to house on left; look for the Lexington Real Estate Connection sign
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Lexington
APN: 14 1 15
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Lylburn Downing Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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 8.8 hours in
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