Downtown Lexington living with a private garden patio! Located in gated Opera House Square, 541 W Short Street Unit 3 combines a spacious two-story townhome layout with dining, entertainment, and green space close to home. Approximately 1.5 blocks from Gatton Park and moments from Rupp Arena, the Lexington Opera House, the Farmers Market, restaurants, and nightlife, this address puts the best of downtown within easy reach. Enjoy dinner out, catch a performance, or explore the Farmers Market, then return to your own enclosed, open-air brick patio. This inviting outdoor space offers room for morning coffee, outdoor dining, gardening, and evenings with friends. An outdoor storage shed adds practical convenience. Inside, the main level features an expansive living room with a gas fireplace and built-in shelving, a dedicated dining area, a kitchen with breakfast bar seating, and a guest half-bath. Upstairs, two bedroom suites each offer a private attached bathroom, with a conveniently located laundry nook nearby. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint, updated kitchen and bath light fixtures, and newly drywalled living room accents. Concrete-block separation walls are an additional feature of this unit. Ready for your personal updates, this downtown Lexington townhome offers an opportunity to customize an established home in a sought-after location. Bring your design ideas and create a space that pairs city convenience with a private outdoor retreat. HOA dues are $185, and the seller reports having paid a $5,000 association assessment. Schedule your showing to experience the layout, patio, and downtown setting in person.
Opera House - Unclaimed
541 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507
Apartment building
2 beds
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
 Unit 3 2 bd, 2.5 ba | 1,480 | Now | $2,200 |
What's special
Outdoor storage shedPrivate garden patioGas fireplaceGuest half-bathFresh interior paintEnclosed open-air brick patioDedicated dining area
Neighborhood: Central Downtown
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Walker's ParadiseBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in Lexington
Harrison Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.1 miles5/10
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Academic Progress Rating
5/10Lexington Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.6 miles5/10
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2/10Academic Progress Rating
7/10Lafayette High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.3 miles10/10
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9/10College Readiness Rating
10/10Living in Lexington
Central Downtown sits in the heart of Lexington, with a compact street grid and the city’s historic core at its center. The area’s humid four-season climate brings warm summers, cool winters and leafy springtime streets. Historic landmarks include the Lexington Opera House and the Mary Todd Lincoln House, while nearby parks and public squares offer spots for a stroll or a break outdoors. Restaurants, cafés and bars line downtown streets, with shops and galleries adding to the mix; arts and nightlife gather around venues such as the Opera House. Sidewalks make many errands convenient on foot, and local bus service connects downtown with other parts of the city. For Central Downtown, the median rent is $1,475 per month, with a typical range of $585 to $5,100.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Opera House located, and what is the neighborhood like?
Opera House is located at 541 W Short St in Central Downtown, Lexington, KY. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Tony's of Lexington, Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY, and Starbucks.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near Opera House?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to Opera House include Woodland Group (0.2 miles away), Select Specialty Hospital (0.6 miles away), and UK Good Samaritan Hospital (0.6 miles away).
What schools are assigned to Opera House?
The schools assigned to Opera House include Harrison Elementary School, Lexington Middle School, and Lafayette High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near Opera House?
Opera House is located near 2 grocery stores, including Lexington Farmers Market (0.3 miles) and Lexington Farmers Market - Broadway (0.4 miles). Additional shopping options, including Victorian Square, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near Opera House?
Opera House is located within 0.3 miles of Transylvania University, 0.5 miles of Sayre School, and 0.7 miles of The Cornerstone.
