# 226 Idle Hour Drive, Lexington, KY 40502

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $597,500 ($240/sqft), built 1956, 2,494 sqft.
> Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $2,589/mo. Listed 15 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $597,500 |
| Price/sqft | $240 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Square Feet | 2,494 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Lot Size | 21,802 sqft (0.50 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 15 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $2,589 |
| **Total** | **$2,589** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Breckinridge
- **Middle:** Morton
- **High:** Henry Clay

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1956
- 0.50 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
ONE level living in 40502...with the privacy and space of a 1/2 acre lot! Updated, Stone 3 Bedroom, 3 FULL Bath RANCH - near Idle Hour Country Club. This timeless beauty boasts NEW engineered hardwood floors, remodeled primary bath, NEW lighting & fixtures, NEW Quartz countertops, NEW stainless appliances; 2 fireplaces, & more! Re-envisioned primary suite with cozy fireplace, enjoys a fabulous, remodeled full bath w/New, over-sized, tiled shower, double vanity, and massive walk-in closet! All closet shelving and 'stand-alone' glass cabinetry stays. Popular Split-floor plan design! Living room with stone fireplace opens to dining area with bar - perfect for entertaining. Spacious Kitchen stuns with NEW quartz countertops, custom backsplash, black fixtures, & a fridge that makes that large, round cocktail ice! Separate Laundry Room features new white cabinetry, industrial shelving, & a cool chandelier! A window-filled family room/sunroom overlooks the must-see, fully fenced 1/2 acre backyard - complete with storage shed. Great location - just minutes from downtown, restaurants, & UK! Priced below recent appraisal.

## Location

- **Address:** 226 Idle Hour Drive, Lexington, KY 40502
- **County:** Fayette
- **Neighborhood:** Idle Hour
- **Coordinates:** 38.024752, -84.463463
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.024752,-84.463463

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Katherine Hawkins
- **Brokerage:** HomeSelect Realty
- **Phone:** 8594213309
- **Email:** kat@hawkinsestates.com

## Primary Photo

![226 Idle Hour Drive - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/faafd990cf225f51009afc63ccc3f7c0l-f117410586r.jpg)

*51 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/226-idle-hour-drive-lexington-ky-40502-26006144)*

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**MLS#:** 26006144 | **Updated:** 2026-04-27
**Source:** listhub

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