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Refined living awaits in this growing south Lexington enclave
As life in the Kentucky Bluegrass region has evolved, so have the neighborhoods within Lexington’s city limits. Southland Drive started off as one of Lexington’s first dedicated shopping destinations, with the nearby Big and Little Picadome schools growing as the area drew interest from locals in central Lexington. After a period of downturn in the late 20th century, the area became a hot spot for residents looking for a balance between suburban environments and city attractions.
Picadome streets are lined with mature trees and ranch homes built in the mid-1900s.
Home Buyers looking for brick exteriors can find a variety of ranch homes in Picadome.
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Cozy mid-century homes with a Bluegrass flair
Picadome offers a mix of craftsman bungalows, Cape Cod and ranch-style mid-century homes and mid-rise condo building units. True to the area’s central Lexington location, the home market holds appeal for both UK students and older buyers, with homes often selling in 20 days or less. Prices start in the $100,000 range for condominiums and go up to about $400,000 for larger homes with four- and five-bedroom floor plans.
The average home in Picadome is priced around $195 per square foot.
Many ranch homes in Picadome have cottage architectural features.
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Unique shopping and dining destinations in south Lex
Many of Picadome’s reliable spots for shopping are available toward the neighborhood’s south side, along Southland Drive. Good Foods Co-Op focuses on organic produce, meat, dairy and supplies from Kentucky area vendors, while the Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers a variety of used items, from furniture and home goods to books and CDs. Multiple specialty retailers also call the area home, including D20 Hobbies for tabletop games, the Doo-Wop Shop for musical instrument rentals and Old Kentucky Chocolates for treats and miscellaneous gifts. Dollar General and Dollar Tree sell reliable everyday items nearby, and Supermarket Aguascalientes offers groceries alongside an in-house butcher shop and taqueria. Foodies and athletes alike can visit Marikka’s Restaurant & Bier Stube, which offers German dishes, craft beers and volleyball on indoor and outdoor sand courts. Other stops include South of Wrigley for Chicago-style eats, PieTana for wood-fired pizza and chicken wings, and Winchell’s Restaurant for sports bar classics.
Rosemont Station is one of many restaurants in Picadome with outdoor seating.
Habitat for Humanity Restore near the Picadome neighborhood offers a large selection of books.
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Bowling and live music on Southland Drive
The Tahlsound concert series brings local music to Southland Drive in the neighborhood from April to September. Originally established as an annual music festival on the Oleika Temple Great Lawn, the event grew into an ongoing series over time, attracting visitors with live bands in multiple genres, local vendors and food. For year-round fun, Southland Lanes has been a local standby for bowling since 1960. More tunes and good times await at the Rackhouse Tavern, which hosts a showcase for Kentucky acts on Friday and Saturday nights. Picadome’s neighborhood association also hosts the Woodbine Block Party each year, bringing locals together for a potluck, kid-friendly games and good times.
Picadome residents enjoy a game on one of 40 lanes offered at Southland Lanes.
Residents can enjoy a match of volleyball at Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube in Picadome.
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Arts-focused learning at Fayette County Public Schools
Young learners attend schools such as Picadome Elementary School, which has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and holds a B-plus grade on Niche, and the A-ranked Morton Middle School. Lafayette High School offers more than 50 clubs and sports for students alongside a unique performing arts program for gifted and talented students. The school earns an A grade on Niche.
Morton Middle School earns an A grade on Niche.
Picadome features several murals and sculptures along Southland Drive.
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Locals practice golf swings and stop to smell the roses
West of Picadome, Southland Park lets residents enjoy some outside time with a playground, baseball field and swimming pool. To the east, Elizabeth Street Park tucks a paved trail and a basketball court into the tall trees of its surrounding neighborhood. Just north of the neighborhood on Parkway Drive, the Gay Brewer, Jr. Course at Picadome is one of central Lexington’s premier destinations for golf, offering an 18-hole layout without leaving the bounds of the city’s New Circle beltway. Locals are also about 2 miles away from The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. The Arboretum’s six dedicated gardens include the fragrance garden, a small area dedicated to cultivating plants and flowers with pleasant aromas.
Nature lovers can explore the grounds at The Arboretum for the first signs of Spring.
Southland Park has a lot to offer residents, including hard courts for tennis or pickleball.
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The daily commute via Harrodsburg Road
Picadome connects to greater Lexington through US-68/Harrodsburg Road on the neighborhood’s west side. Locals can also reach the neighborhood through Southland Drive on the south side or Waller Avenue to the north, which both connect to US-27/Nicholasville Road, another major thoroughfare. Downtown Lexington is a 3-mile drive away. The nearest hospital, CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, is on the neighborhood’s north end near Waller Avenue. Locals traveling to and from Lexington can get to their destination via Blue Grass Airport, 5 miles west of Picadome. Potential residents are advised that the area’s major thoroughfares sustain heavy traffic during peak hours. Lextran bus stops are available along Harrodsburg Road, Rosemont Garden and Southland Drive within the neighborhood.
Refined living awaits in Picadome, a growing south Lexington enclave.
Planet Fitness offers Picadome residents a variety of indoor fitness equipment.
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Important information to know
Some areas in Picadome fall within higher risk zones for flooding according to the First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor index. Potential residents will want to ensure that a property’s elevation and design are each equipped for potential flood risks before committing to a home. Locals may experience higher noise levels closer to the area’s major thoroughfares.
1.5 story, craftsman-styles homes are a common sight in Picadome.
Some areas of Picadome feature homes with newer construction, replacing older homes.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Woodland Park
Hill N Dale Park
Fifth Third Pavilion
The Arboretum
Elizabeth Park
Pensacola Park
Southland Park
Addison Park
Gardenside Park
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
16 min drive
Bus
Rosemont Garden & 507
Bus
Southland & 457 Outbound
Bus
Southland & 450 Inbound
Bus
Harrodsburg & Saint Joseph Hosp Inbound
Bus
Rosemont Garden & Clays Mill Outbound
Bus
Southland & 353 Inbound
Bus
Harrodsburg & 1940 Inbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Picadome
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Picadome, Lexington sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Picadome, Lexington over the last 12 months is $287,520, up 1% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,113
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,762
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,455
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
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®
79/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 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.
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