A unique find in Lexington's distinguished neighborhood of Idle Hour, this iconic mid-century 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 3 fireplace home offers over 2700 finished square feet and another 1400 unfinished that's waiting for your creativity. A perfect project for investors or design-savvy buyers looking to create their personalized masterpiece. The home offers original hardwood floors, vintage bathroom tile, and a stone exterior. It's a mid-century treasure with great bones that needs your personal touch to truly shine. Whether you're looking to restore vintage charm or re-imagine with a modern twist, the possibilities are endless on this spacious half acre lot. The home is being offered ''AS-IS'' with inspections welcome.
Sold for $455,000 on 07/02/25
$455,000
188 Idle Hour Dr, Lexington, KY 40502
3beds
2,765sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.5 Acres Lot
$442,500 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$3,703 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 10:20pm
Listed by:
Stephanie Adams,
The Brokerage
Bought with:
Patrick Doyle, 268294
National Real Estate
Source: Imagine MLS,MLS#: 25013413
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Hardwood Floor, Ensuite
Bedroom
- Description: Hardwood Floor
Bedroom
- Description: Hardwood Floor, Wood Paneling
Family room
- Description: Carpet, Fireplace
Other
- Description: Original Tile
Other
- Description: Original Tile
Living room
- Description: Hardwood Floor, Fireplace
Other
- Description: large multi purpose room, fireplace
Utility room
- Description: washe, dryer, half bath
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Primary First Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Bedroom First Floor, Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Other, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments, Storm Window(s), Screens, Blinds
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Up Access,Bath/Stubbed,Crawl Space,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Basement, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,765
- Total interior livable area: 2,765 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,206
- Finished area below ground: 559
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Features: Inside New Circle Road
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 15809100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Dimensional Style
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park
Location
- Region: Lexington
- Subdivision: Idle Hour
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability
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