Beautiful historic home situated on 1.62 acres in Historic Lexington. This home has 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, a remodeled kitchen with granite and butcher block countertops, hardwood floors, a large enclosed porch with tile floor on the back overlooking the expansive yard, and a deep covered front porch overlooking the gardens. The lower level has a bedroom and bath with a separate entrance that can be used as a short term rental with proper registration from the city or as guest quarters.
Single-familyProperty Type
1818Year Built
1.62 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Hennis• Howard Hanna R E Services
Wonderful country farmhouse built in 1818 located on 1.62 acres in the City of Lexington. 4 Br 3 Bath (includes efficiency apartment with separate entrance), hardwood floors, country kitchen, library, 1st floor master bedroom and bath, large rear deck , enclosed rear porch, covered front porch, circular drive and much more.
Public Records
Mar 31, 2000
Sold
$209,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,217 (+2.0%)
$143,600 + $313,400
$457,000
2025
$3,154
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2024
$3,154
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2023
$3,154
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2022
$3,154 (−3.4%)
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2021
$3,264
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2020
$3,264 (+2.4%)
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2019
$3,187
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2018
$3,187 (−11.3%)
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2017
$3,592 (+1.8%)
$158,600 + $165,000
$323,600
2016
$3,527 (+5.8%)
$158,600 + $165,000
$323,600
2014
$3,333 (+19.1%)
$158,600 + $165,000
$323,600
2013
$2,799
$168,600 + $190,300
$358,900
Tax history for 812 Thornhill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,217 (+2.0%)
$143,600 + $313,400
$457,000
2025
$3,154
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2024
$3,154
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2023
$3,154
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2022
$3,154 (−3.4%)
$143,600 + $199,200
$342,800
2021
$3,264
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2020
$3,264 (+2.4%)
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2019
$3,187
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2018
$3,187 (−11.3%)
$138,600 + $169,300
$307,900
2017
$3,592 (+1.8%)
$158,600 + $165,000
$323,600
2016
$3,527 (+5.8%)
$158,600 + $165,000
$323,600
2014
$3,333 (+19.1%)
$158,600 + $165,000
$323,600
2013
$2,799
$168,600 + $190,300
$358,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 1.62
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,417.69
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Waddell
Middle Or Junior School: Lylburn Downing
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: Rt 11 S to slight right on to Thornhill Dr to driveway on the left. Look for mailbox with 812 right before large brick home on the left at the end of Thornhill Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,586
Stories: 1.8
Lot Size: 1.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1818
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Lexington
APN: 34 1 12A
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Lylburn Downing Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 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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