281 E 5th St, Lexington, KY 40508
OFF MARKET

$195,600

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,012 sqft

281 E 5th St, Lexington, KY 40508

Duncan Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,214/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 1, 2000 for $45,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$196K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+9.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$151K (+335.6%)
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 +39% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$196K
July 2026$199K
June 2026$208K
May 2026$200K
April 2026$197K
March 2026$197K
February 2026$193K
January 2026$207K
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
649 North Broadway, Lexington, KY
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$193,000
04/29/26
2
1,420
649 N Broadway, Lexington, KY
0.63
Multi-Family Home
$193,000
04/24/26
2
2
1,420
905 Byars Ave, Lexington, KY
0.88
Multi-Family Home
$159,900
07/22/26
4
2
1,650
371 N Limestone, Lexington, KY
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$678,000
04/09/26
4
3
3,116
400-402 N Limestone St, Lexington, KY
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$945,000
06/09/26
6
5
4,735
405 & 407 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY
0.66
Multi-Family Home
$590,000
12/23/25
8
4
3,922
110-112 S Hanover Ave, Lexington, KY
1.07
Multi-Family Home
$500,000
06/08/26
4
2
2,580
394 Bassett Ave, Lexington, KY
1.24
Multi-Family Home
$335,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,688
275-277 Lexington Ave, Lexington, KY
0.94
Multi-Family Home
$640,000
03/18/26
4
2
2,046
220-222 Desha Rd, Lexington, KY
1.24
Multi-Family Home
$750,000
09/12/25
4
2
3,200

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
523 Ohio St #1/2, Lexington, KY 40508
0.04
-
2
1
696
Off Market
523 1/2 Ohio St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.04
$110,000
2
1
696
For Sale
522 Ohio St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.05
-
2
1
714
Off Market
524 Elm Tree Ln #1, Lexington, KY 40508
0.04
$212,600
2
1
1,054
Off Market
540 Ohio St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.08
$136,700
3
1
1,178
Off Market
515 Elm Tree Ln, Lexington, KY 40508
0.06
-
4
2
2,164
Off Market
544 Ohio St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.08
-
-
-
-
Off Market
449 Ohio St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.07
$138,000
3
1
1,694
Recently Sold
541 Elm Tree Ln, Lexington, KY 40508
0.08
$625,500
4
3.5
2,711
Off Market
457 Chestnut St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.09
$100,000
3
1
810
For Sale
557 Ohio St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.10
-
2
1
648
Off Market
443 Ohio St, Lexington, KY 40508
0.08
$151,000
2
1
1,063
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1900
Living Area
2,012 sqft
Price/Sqft
$97
Parking
Garage

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 281 E 5th St, Lexington, KY. 281 E 5th St is in the Duncan Park neighborhood in Lexington, KY and in ZIP code 40508. This property has 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,012 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6708 sqft and was built in 1900.
281 E 5th St, Lexington, KY 40508 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 2,012 sqft multi-family in Duncan Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $45,000 on Jun 1, 2000. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $195,600, with a rent estimate of $1,722/month.

Home Details for 281 E 5th St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached, Off Street

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6708 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 1, 2000
Source: Imagine MLS #9905034
Sold
$45,000

Market trends in Lexington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$336K
$4.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$196
$1MoM
Available listings
1048
104MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Duncan Park
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What Locals Say about Duncan Park

At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say car is needed

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "West sixth is right down the street, the people that live on the block are very friendly. It’s a great sometimes quiet neighborhood "
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  • B.
    "loud neighborhood. cars with bass play music at all hours and have no respect for neighbors. not safe. people throw trash on sidewalks and grass. robberies happen all the time. prostitution, drugs, not somewhere you want to live. only positive is there is a bus line. "
    24
    Flag
  • Naomi S.
    "I love the fact the store is around the corner and family live very close by and people are very friendly and quiet street"
    5
    Flag
  • Matt W
    "I either walk or drive, about a 10 minute walk or a 3 minute drive. There are main bus routes in the neighborhood though making it very easy to get downtown quickly. "
    1
    Flag
  • Krn_allen
    "The drug and prostitution problem. It’s really getting out of control. I hate when the children are getting out of school and they have to see a lot of the foolishness while walking home. "
    14
    Flag
  • SamanthaLink7
    "It’s close to downtown, and so there is plenty space to walk your dog. There is plenty sidewalk space to you don’t have to pick where you walk. In the summer the water fountains are running and the dogs love to play in them. "
    6
    Flag

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Frequently asked questions about 281 E 5th St

  • What is 281 E 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 E 5th St in Lexington, KY is $195,600.
  • What is the price history for 281 E 5th St?
    281 E 5th St in Lexington, KY last sold for $45,000 in June 2000.
  • 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 $336K. That is up $4.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 E 5th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 281 E 5th St in Lexington, KY has air conditioning.

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