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Established suburban homes on Lexington’s northwest side
Driving west along Lexington’s US-60 thoroughfare can take residents from the heart of the city all the way out to Versailles and beyond. But before traveling out of the city, the High Street area gives way to Versailles Road, where the suburban lanes of Cardinal Valley branch to the north. The area’s central location gives residents easy access to a variety of Lex locales, from the warehouse-chic bars and venues of the Distillery District to the metropolitan flair of downtown Lexington.
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20th-century homes with traditional stylings
Ranch-style homes, Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals are common sights in Cardinal Valley. Many homes feature brick exteriors, dormer windows and low-pitched roofs. Homes nearby were mostly built between the late 1940s and the early 1990s, with most dating back to around 1960. Prices range from the $170,000s to about $350,000, with many selling around the $200,000 mark. Cardinal Valley has a roughly equal number of owners and renters, and sales happen quickly, generally going from listing to closing in 2 weeks or less.
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Easy access to downtown, greater Lexington and beyond
The neighborhood connects to greater Lexington through KY-4/New Circle Road to the neighborhood’s northwest through Cambridge Drive. Locals can reach areas to the east or west via US-60/Versailles Road. Downtown Lexington and the University of Kentucky are each 2 miles away. Domestic flights depart from Blue Grass Airport, 4 miles west of Cardinal Valley. For medical emergencies, the UK Health Good Samaritan Hospital is 2 miles east of the neighborhood. Lextran bus stops are available along Versailles Road.
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Reliable shopping and contemporary restaurants
Just 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood, the Distillery District offers a selection of well-loved Lexington dining destinations. Goodfellas Pizzeria offers New York-style pies and Kentucky bourbon cocktails in a speakeasy-styled warehouse, while Crank & Boom sells pints of handcrafted ice cream in eclectic flavors. Locals can also stop by Little Fork at Wise Bird Cider Co. for elevated takes on American classics, satisfy caffeine cravings at Brevede Coffee or enjoy pub fare at Halligan’s Bar & Grill.
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Lexington favorites for leisure on the north end
McConnell Springs Park sits just north of Cardinal Valley. Known as the site where Lexington was first named in 1775, the 26-acre park gets its name from the artesian springs running through its wooded setting. For leisure, playground days and walking the dog, Valley Park sits near the northwest end of the neighborhood and features an enclosed asphalt speed soccer court, a paved walking trail, a skate park and murals at the playground. Preston’s Springs Park is also tucked into the area’s northwest corner. While only marked by a few small signs noting the local history and park use guidelines, residents can find a 15-acre preserve of the original forestry and streams that once characterized Lexington’s landscape.
The Skatepark at Valley Park in the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood.
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Public education at Fayette County schools
Students in Cardinal Valley can enroll at schools in the Fayette County Public Schools system. The area’s youngest learners attend schools such as Cardinal Valley Elementary School, which has a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and holds a C grade on Niche. The B-plus ranked Leestown Middle School offers a pre-engineering program to give students a head start on math, science, engineering and technology education. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School offers more than 75 extracurricular and athletic programs and earns an A grade on Niche.
The student population of Leestown Middle School is 993 and the school serves 6-8.
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Annual events, arcade games and live concerts
Valley Park hosts multiple events throughout the year, including the annual Day of the Dead festival in the fall. Locals celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday by honoring lost loved ones with a community ofrenda, alongside food trucks, local performers and vendors. The annual Crave Food and Music Festival brings celebrated restaurants, varied bands and soloists, a car show and more to Masterson Station Park, north of the neighborhood. Northeast of Cardinal Valley in the Distillery District, The Burl hosts live music in a variety of genres, from rap and synthpop to classic Kentucky Americana. Right next door to the venue, locals can find a brewery featuring a range of locally made ales and lagers, and an arcade with an extensive selection of coin-operated pinball machines and game cabinets. More concerts fill the stage at Manchester Music Hall to the east. ed Mile offers live thoroughbred racing from August to October, the Railbird Music Festival in the early summer and historical race betting and casino games year-round. The horse racing industry’s elite gather at Keeneland each April and October for semi-annual meets, drawing in a large audience of locals and visitors.
The Burl
Active Cardinal Valley residents can enjoy a movie, the arcade or a game of bowling at Lex Live.
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Important information to know
Potential residents are advised that Cardinal Valley’s CAP index scores for crimes such as robbery and assault with weapons are higher than the national average. Locals have organized town halls and community initiatives to address the area’s safety concerns.
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Parks in this Area
Woodland Park
McConnell Springs
Fifth Third Pavilion
Masterson Station Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Addison Park
Pine Meadows Park
Wolf Run Park
Valley Park
Preston Spring Park
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
12 min drive
Bus
Oxford & Versailles Outbound
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Oxford & 1915 Outbound
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Versailles & 1721 Outbound
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Forbes & Versailles Inbound
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Oxford & Versailles Inbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cardinal Valley
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cardinal Valley, Lexington sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cardinal Valley, Lexington over the last 12 months is $241,279, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,969
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,402
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,348
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.1%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
