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Historic district just south of downtown Lexington
Despite the development surrounding Historic South Hill, this Lexington community reflects a commitment to preservation. Residents can stop by Old School Coffee, where the "City School No. 3" sign reflects what the building was once used for. Or they can stroll into the long-running Joe Bologna's Restaurant & Pizzeria, a converted 1890s Jewish Temple. Many of the homes here date back to a similar period, including red brick Federals and Greek Revivals. Some residences are marked by the Blue Grass Trust plague, which designates them as historic buildings. The community is also home to apartment complexes that have become popular among those who attend the nearby University of Kentucky, which has spurred much of the development around the community. "Really a lot of new is built around me," says Joe Bologna, the owner of Joe Bologna's Restaurant & Pizzeria. "I hope they'll keep the old historic areas," he adds, citing preservation as an important cause to many Historic South Hill residents. The community sits steps away from nearby green spaces and downtown Lexington, making this spot particularly convenient for commuters.
Historic South Hill
Historic South Hill is bordered by UK Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Old School Coffee House, Joe Bologna’s Restaurant & Pizzeria and more
At Old School Coffee, patrons order hand-crafted drinks like The Student and The Principal. “I think they have the best coffee in town,” says Zara Christopher, the manager at Old Town Violins, a full-service orchestral strings shop in the community. For food out, Christopher says she walks to the award-winning Joe Bologna’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. “I saved all of the historical parts of this building,” Bologna says. “We kept and restored all the stained glass windows, which are from the 1890s; the original floors are black tile from Eastern Kentucky.” Just one street over is The Local Taco, which is particularly popular among University of Kentucky students. Locals can head next door to Tin Roof to enjoy drinks and live music. For groceries, they can go to Historic South Hill’s Target location. Those wanting fresh produce head just outside of the neighborhood to the Lexington Farmers Market’s Warehouse Block location, which runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from mid-May until mid-November.
Grab a cup of coffee at Old School Coffee in Historic South Hill.
Historic South Hill diners enjoy a sunny lunch at Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos.
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Brick Federals, Greek Revivals and more
Historic South Hill's Adam Rankin House dates back to 1784, making it Lexington's oldest home. However, the tightly packed sidewalk-lined streets are also home to 19th-century constructions like brick Greek Revivals and Federals — some of which are townhouses. Italianate designs, French Colonials and a few midcentury Craftsman constructions also add character to the streets. "A lot of the properties can't be torn down or renovated from the outside," says Paula Elder, a Realtor with The Brokerage who has experience in the community. "They have to follow a bunch of historic overlay guidelines." Interestingly, apartments make up most of the housing here. There are also some townhouses — some of which are newer builds that replicate the original housing styles of the 19th century — and condos. Listing prices typically range from just under $200,000 for a one-bedroom condo to $1.4 million for a midcentury townhouse with a renovated interior. Historic South Hill receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 9.
Historic South Hill
Historic South Hill
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Public Schools and the nearby University of Kentucky
Children can attend Harrison Elementary School, where they can take advantage of extracurriculars like African American Ballet Troupe and Girls on the Run. Students can head to Lexington Traditional Magnet School, where they can apply for the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) pathways. Both of these schools receive C-plus ratings on Niche. Students can then attend A-rated Lafayette High, Kentucky's No. 2 public high, according to Niche. It boasts the School for Creative and Performing Arts and the Pre-Engineering Program that students can apply for. For higher learning opportunities, the community is conveniently just steps away from the University of Kentucky, which U.S. World and News Report ranks in the top 100 public schools.
Harrison Elementary School enrolls around 200 students every year.
Lafayette High School offers a district-wide pre-engineering program.
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Town Branch Commons Trail and nearby recreational spaces
Bikers and walkers alike head on the Town Branch Commons Trail, a path bordered by limestone features and native grasses. It connects the Legacy and Town Branch trails, giving locals a 22-mile route that passes by green spaces like Triangle Park. Here, people gather to challenge their friends to a game of chess or, during the winter time, spend the evening on the seasonal ice-skating rink. In summer, many head to the nearby Woodland Park, where kids let their imaginations run free on the large pirate ship play space at the center of one of the outdoor pools. Meanwhile, skaters practice their tricks at the dedicated skate space. Soon, locals will be able to enjoy their free days at the highly anticipated 10-acre Town Branch Park, which will bring everything from a dedicated space for dogs to an amphitheater to the downtown area. Some people here may spend their free days hitting the greens at the invite-only Idle Hour Country Club.
Town Branch Trail stretches 1.3 miles and lies adjacent to Masterson Station Park.
Active Historic South Hill residents get a workout at the High Street YMCA.
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Easy access to some of the city's major employers
Historic South Hill is conveniently bordered by the University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital, making this neighborhood convenient for people who work there. Others may work outside of the medical field at university — the city's biggest employer. Toyota Motor Manufacturing is another of Lexington's major employers; it's under a 20-mile drive north via Interstate 75. State Route 4 circles the heart of Lexington and connects to major thoroughfares, including Versailles Road. They can take this road to the Blue Grass Airport, which is nearly 6 miles away. Some Historic South Hill residents take advantage of Lextran's public bus services.
There are a few bus stops in Historic South Hill to commute around the city.
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Woodland Art Fair and other popular events
Historic South Hill's location makes it so that locals are just a stone's throw away from popular events, including the Woodland Art Fair. Over 70,000 people come to this two-day August gathering to peruse the makings of all different types of artists. "The Woodland Art Fair is one of the most popular craft and art festivals in the country," says Shelby B. Lancaster, Realtor at United Real Estate Lexington. Indeed, it was voted No. 40 of the Sunshine Artist Magazine's "200 Best," which is ranked by calculating artistic profit. Other nearby popular events include the three-day June Blue Grass Music Fest and the annual Lexington Christmas Parade. Some locals gather at the monthly Historic South Hill Neighborhood Association meetings.
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Parks in this Area
Woodland Park
Cheapside Park
Court Square Fountain
Thoroughbred Park
Fifth Third Pavilion
The Arboretum
Masterson Station Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Triangle Park
Northeastern Park
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
16 min drive
Bus
South Upper & Pine
Bus
Winslow Street
Bus
South Upper & 323
Bus
Maxwell & South Limestone
Bus
South Broadway & Pine Inbound
Bus
South Broadway & 366 Inbound
Bus
South Limestone & Warren
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Historic South Hill
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic South Hill, Lexington sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Historic South Hill, Lexington over the last 12 months is $442,152, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Opportunity to own what is referred to as Lexington's oldest house. The Adam Rankin House was built in 1784 on W high Street as a log cabin and moved to it's current location in the seventies.It has a wide front hall with a large kitchen with fireplace on one side of the hall and a large living room with a fireplace on the other side. There are three bedrooms upstairs-two have fireplaces. A full
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
925
Median Age
29
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,960
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,426
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
48.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
86/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
79/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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