Welcome to this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom ranch nestled in the highly desirable Meadowthorpe neighborhood! From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the pride of ownership and thoughtful updates throughout this charming home. Inside, you'll find spacious rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and an abundance of storage providing plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The home offers a comfortable, inviting layout with the character and warmth that make a house feel like home. A standout feature is the screened-in sunroom, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, or gather with friends and family. Just beyond it is an extra-large, level backyard with a privacy fence, offering a wonderful private outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The attached 2-car garage adds even more convenience and valuable storage space. Recent Updates Bathtub & water heater -2026, Dishwasher & electric sub-panel 2025, Roof- 2021, HVAC — 2020. This wonderful Meadowthorpe home combines location, space, privacy, charm, and numerous recent updates. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully cared-for home in one of Lexington's most desirable neighborhoods!
Pending
$315,000
1479 N Forbes Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
3beds
1,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
10,497 Square Feet Lot
$314,700 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Privacy fenceUpdated kitchenAbundance of storageScreened-in sunroomComfortable inviting layoutSpacious roomsBeautiful hardwood floors
- 43 days
- 95
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Finley 859-494-5624,
Tru Life Real Estate
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 26026146
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Utility room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,330
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,330
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,497 Square Feet
- Features: Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 41642100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Dimensional Style
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball
- Subdivision: Meadowthorpe
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $193,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,791
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
Estimated market value
$314,700
$299,000 - $330,000
$1,604/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2026 | Pending sale | $315,000$237/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #26026146 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+121.8%$237/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #26026146 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2012 | Sold | $142,000-5.3%$107/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #1202490 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $149,900$113/sqft |
Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1202490 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2011 | Listing removed | $149,900$113/sqft |
Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1120164 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $149,900+9%$113/sqft |
Source: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty #1120164 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2005 | Sold | $137,500+7.6%$103/sqft |
Source:  Imagine MLS #511052 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2004 | Sold | $127,750$96/sqft |
Source: Imagine MLS #412856 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,791 -1.8% | $193,900 |
| 2024 | $1,824 | $193,900 |
| 2023 | $1,824 +26.8% | $193,900 +26.6% |
| 2022 | $1,438 | $153,100 |
| 2021 | $1,438 -1.1% | $153,100 |
| 2020 | $1,454 | $153,100 |
| 2019 | $1,454 +9% | $153,100 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $1,334 +4.9% | $142,000 |
| 2017 | $1,271 -17.4% | $142,000 |
| 2015 | $1,539 | $142,000 +34% |
| 2014 | $1,539 | $106,000 -22.9% |
| 2012 | $1,539 | $137,500 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $137,500 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: Meadowthorpe
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Meadowthorpe
- Middle: Leestown
- High: Dunbar
Source: Imagine MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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