130 Ransom Avenue

Closed 5/20/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$499,900

3 beds2 baths1,722 sqft

130 Ransom Avenue, Lexington, KY 40507

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.14 acresLot Size

1948Year Built

$290/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome home to 130 Ransom Avenue! Situated on a quiet street in the Aylesford Historic District, this charming property is a stone's throw from Kentucky Native Cafe, Woodland Park, and an ever-growing assortment of restaurants and retail in the heart of downtown Lexington. The covered front porch invites you inside, where you'll find a spacious, natural light-filled living room with gleaming original hardwood floors and a masonry fireplace. The dining room/home office is a beautifully functional...Welcome home to 130 Ransom Avenue! Situated on a quiet street in the Aylesford Historic District, this charming property is a stone's throw from Kentucky Native Cafe, Woodland Park, and an ever-growing assortment of restaurants and retail in the heart of downtown Lexington. The covered front porch invites you inside, where you'll find a spacious, natural light-filled living room with gleaming original hardwood floors and a masonry fireplace. The dining room/home office is a beautifully functional space, separated by French doors and overlooking the back yard. The kitchen features stainless appliances with a gas range, a walk-in pantry area, and a wine refrigerator! A guest half bath completes the first floor amenities. Upstairs is home to three generously sized bedrooms, with one currently retrofitted as the closet of your dreams(!) but easily converted back into a space for growing families. A full bathroom with tiled shower and pedestal sink finish out the second floor. Once you're ready to venture outside, you'll fall in love with the large deck overlooking a peaceful back yard retreat, highlighted by tasteful landscaping and privacy fencing all around. Historically significant properties like this one don't come around often, especially with such desirable surroundings. Schedule your private tour today!

Listed by: John Black 859.270.0702 john@thebrokerageky.com • The Brokerage

Listing closed: 05/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Imagine MLS, MLS#: 26006768

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Property Information for 130 Ransom Avenue

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Fayette County
Subdivision Name: Woodland Park
Waterfront: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1948
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,967 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Richmond Road inbound to L on Ransom. House is on your left.
Latitude: 38.03889

Longitude: -84.491864
MLS Area Major: 003 - Fayette County SE
MLS Area Minor: 003 - Fayette County SE

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 17040679

School Information

Elementary School: Ashland
High School: Henry Clay

High School District: Fayette County - 1
Middle Or Junior School: Lexington Trad

Parking

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Garage: No
Parking Features: Off Street

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Landscaped, Many Trees
Lot Size Acres: 0.137

Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 5967.72
Lot Size Units: Acres

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1722.0
Building Area Total: 1722.0

Living Area: 1722.0
Living Area Source: Public Records
New Construction: No
Year Built: 1948

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Foundation Details: Stone

Levels: Two
Structure Type: House

Farm Information

Horse: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Water Source: Public

Room Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: First

Room 2

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Second

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Second

Room 4

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: First

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First

Room 6

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: First

Room 7

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Second

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Second

Room 9

Room Type: Office
Room Level: First

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
Fencing: Privacy, Wood

Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Electric
Cooling: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Rooms Total: 9
Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Property History for 130 Ransom Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 20, 2026	Sold Imagine MLS #26006768	$499,900	—
May 19, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940710810	$499,900	—
May 19, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940241495	$499,900	+5.2% / yr
Apr 2, 2026	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #26006768		—
Apr 1, 2026	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #26006768	$499,990	—
Aug 2, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080658650	$303,000	—
Aug 2, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080654746	$303,000	—
Aug 2, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940736810	$303,000	—
Jul 25, 2016	Sold Imagine MLS #1613049	$303,000	—
Jun 23, 2016	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #1613049		—
Jun 15, 2016	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #1613049	$298,000	—
Sep 22, 2006	Sold Imagine MLS #637188	$232,000	—
Aug 21, 2006	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #637188		—
Aug 11, 2006	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #637188	$239,900	—
Feb 18, 2000	Sold Imagine MLS #2000193	$150,000	—
Jan 10, 2000	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #2000193		—
Jan 5, 2000	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #2000193	$149,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/20/2026	Sold Imagine MLS #26006768	$499,900
05/19/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940710810	$499,900
05/19/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940241495	$499,900 +5.2% / yr
04/02/2026	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #26006768	—
04/01/2026	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #26006768	$499,990
08/02/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080658650	$303,000
08/02/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1080654746	$303,000
08/02/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1940736810	$303,000
07/25/2016	Sold Imagine MLS #1613049	$303,000
06/23/2016	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #1613049	—
06/15/2016	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #1613049	$298,000
09/22/2006	Sold Imagine MLS #637188	$232,000
08/21/2006	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #637188	—
08/11/2006	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #637188	$239,900
02/18/2000	Sold Imagine MLS #2000193	$150,000
01/10/2000	Contract Signed Imagine MLS #2000193	—
01/05/2000	Listed (Active) Imagine MLS #2000193	$149,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

130 Ransom Avenue

Beds

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,764 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,764 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

840 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 130 Ransom Avenue

This home is within Fayette County.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Ashland Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
5/10	Lexington Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
7/10	Henry Clay High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.0 mi
NR	The Hub for Innovation and Leadership	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.2 mi
9/10	Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School	Public - Choice school	K to 5	0.2 mi
NR	FCPS Virtual Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Ss Peter & Paul School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Sayre School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Montessori High School Incorporated	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Ashland Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
5/10	Lexington Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	Henry Clay High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.0 mi
NR	The Hub for Innovation and Leadership Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
9/10	Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elementary School PublicK to 5 Choice school	0.2 mi
NR	FCPS Virtual Academy PublicK to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Ss Peter & Paul School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Sayre School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Montessori High School Incorporated Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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