159 E  3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508
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OFF MARKET

$253,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,284 sqft

159 E 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

North Limestone
Est. Refi. Payment $1,625/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 23, 2011 for $850,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$253K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-2.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$12K (-4.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$597K (-70.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +26% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$253K
August 2026$259K
July 2026$263K
June 2026$264K
May 2026$243K
April 2026$246K
March 2026$228K
February 2026$233K
January 2026$229K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.26
Single-Family Home
$159,990
02/27/26
2
1
1,100
0.15
Single-Family Home
$204,000
03/02/26
3
1
1,133
0.22
Single-Family Home
$492,500
04/17/26
2
2.5
1,832
0.31
Single-Family Home
$280,000
07/20/26
3
1
1,145
0.24
Single-Family Home
$318,000
10/24/25
3
1
1,918
0.34
Single-Family Home
$182,000
10/30/25
2
1
1,286
0.30
Single-Family Home
$495,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,903
0.41
Single-Family Home
$240,000
03/20/26
2
1
840
0.31
Single-Family Home
$151,000
03/20/26
2
1
1,063
0.36
Single-Family Home
$65,000
06/10/26
2
1
1,128

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.06
$970,000
3
2.5
3,205
For Sale
0.10
$573,400
3
2.5
2,592
Off Market
0.08
$1,145,000
3
4
4,056
Recently Sold
0.12
$303,300
2
2
1,115
Off Market
0.17
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.17
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.16
$285,000
3
2
1,663
For Sale
0.19
$63,900
-
-
-
For Sale
0.18
$365,000
2
2.5
1,590
Recently Sold
0.16
$625,000
5
3
2,734
Recently Sold
0.19
$250,400
1
1
1,095
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1850
1,284 sqft
$197/sqft

About this House

Beautifully renovated brick home right next to The Carrick House and super close to Transylvania University. This home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with exposed brick walls and an extra great room. Spacious with very tall ceilings and assigned parking at the back. The rent is $1,350/month, $1350 security deposit, minimum 2 year lease, no pets (no exceptions), no smoking, no Section 8 accepted. All applicants 18 years or older have to fill out application ($40). May be required to provide pay stubs and/or bank statements with application.
Agent-Only:

The rent is $1,350/month, $1350 security deposit, minimum 2 year lease, no pets (no exceptions), no smoking, no Section 8 accepted. All applicants 18 years or older have to fill out application ($40). May be required to provide pay stubs and/or bank statements with application.
159 E 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,284 sqft single-family home in North Limestone, built in 1850. It last sold for $850,000 on Jun 23, 2011. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2021 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 6, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $253,100, with a rent estimate of $1,681/month.

Home Details for 159 E 3rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1850
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 6, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Feb 3, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$1,350
Jun 23, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$850,000

Market trends in Lexington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$342K
$5.25K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$196
$0
MoM
Available listings
1055
5
MoM

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Frequently asked questions about 159 E 3rd St

  • What is 159 E 3rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 E 3rd St in Lexington, KY is $253,100.
  • What is the price history for 159 E 3rd St?
    159 E 3rd St in Lexington, KY last sold for $850,000 in June 2011.
  • Is Lexington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Lexington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Lexington?
    The median sale price in Lexington is $342K. That is up $5.25K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 E 3rd St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 159 E 3rd St in Lexington, KY has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 159 E 3rd St?
    The lot at 159 E 3rd St in Lexington, KY is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

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