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Quiet, established Lexington suburb with excellent schools and spacious parks
Just 5 miles from Downtown Lexington sits the quiet and established neighborhood of Tates Creek. Residents cherish the area for its excellent schools, spacious parks and southern comfort food. One can’t speak to the neighborhood without mentioning Tates Creek Golf Course, which residents can also utilize for its aquatic center. “It’s an established area with larger lots and mature trees; it’s been there quite a while,” says Miranda Hinchman, a broker and team leader with Kentucky Home Team Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty. “It gives you the feel of a suburb but with effortless access to New Circle and pretty easy access to downtown. You can get downtown in 10 minutes.”
Tates Creek is an established neighborhood full of homes built in the mid-1900s.
Home Buyers can expect to spend around $305,000 on an existing home purchase.
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Ranch-style and bi-level homes built in the 1970s
Residents of Tates Creek mostly live in ranch-style and bi-level homes built in the 1970s. These homes have sold for between $130,000 and $385,000. Townhouses are also prevalent in the neighborhood and have sold for between $110,000 and $215,000. Tates Creek streets are consistently lined with sidewalks along with dogwood and maple trees. While sidewalks are prevalent, neighborhood residents are more car-dependent, especially when looking to get to places outside the neighborhood. As for crime, the CAP Index gave Tates Creek a Crime Score of 4 out of 10, on par with the national average.
Home Buyers looking for extra living space can opt for a split-level home in Tates Creek.
Many ranch homes can be found in Tates Creek, on the South side of Lexington.
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Students attend Fayette County Public Schools
Residents of Tates Creek may attend the Fayette County Public School system. As a part of that district, students may start at Tates Creek Elementary School before moving on to Tates Creek Middle School, both of which earned a B grade from Niche. Tates Creek Middle was the first middle school in Kentucky to be approved for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. This program aims to prepare students for the real world, developing their critical thinking skills. In ninth grade, students move on to Tates Creek High School, which received a B-minus grade from Niche. Tates Creek High is part of the Academies of Lexington program. In this program, students are placed into smaller groups with peers who have similar interests. Whether that is design and engineering, informational technology, or medical and emergency services, students can get hands-on experience in a potential future career field. As for private school options, Trinity Christian Academy is nearby, serves Pre-K through 12th grade and earned an A grade from Niche. Residents don’t have to go far for college; the University of Kentucky is just a 4-mile drive from the neighborhood.
Tates Creek High School offers students extra curricular activities, such as Band and Game Club.
The student population of Tates Creek Middle School is 737 and the school serves grades 6-8.
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From Gainesway Park to Tates Creek Golf Course
For some time outdoors, residents can check out Gainesway Park. Parkgoers can fish in its pond for bass fish. From fish to turtles, butterflies and native plants, this park is there for residents to be among wildlife. Berry Hill Skate Park is friendly to skaters and bikers, regardless of their skill level. Lexington is horse country, so you will find stamped horseshoes on the concrete throughout the park. Kirklevington Park features baseball and soccer fields, a skatepark, basketball and tennis courts. In addition to Kirklevington, Gainesway and Berry Hill Skate Park, Tates Creek Golf Course is a popular destination for residents. Open to the public, the course is challenging and enjoyable to any golfer, regardless of skill level. For any upcoming events residents may have, a large ballroom can seat up to 120 people. Tates Creek Aquatic Center is on the grounds, where residents can travel down the slide into the fantastic swimming pool below.
Tates Creek residents enjoy the picturesque green on the 17th green at Tates Creek Golf Course.
Residents who enjoy an active lifestyle find a picturesque trail at Gainesway Park.
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From southern cuisine at Merrick Inn to pimento cheese at the Mousetrap
For dining out, residents can drive to the Merrick Inn, which is notable for its southern cuisine. “Merrick Inn is my favorite,” Hinchman says. “They have been there forever. They have a great outdoor patio. I like the grouper fingers and their calamari. Everything they have is good.” The Cellar Bar & Grille has a laid-back feel. Customers enjoy their selection of bourbon and beer. The Cellar Burger has cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. The Parmesan Chicken Bowtie is blacked chicken breast with bowtie pasta and Alfredo sauce and sun-dried tomatoes. The Mousetrap has been a staple of the community since 1976. The shop is known for its pimento cheese and custom-made gift baskets. Customers can also make sandwiches or order one of their entrees, like the Lasagna Bolognese. For groceries, residents can visit Kroger on Chinoe Road. Residents looking for a weekend afternoon of shopping can head over to Fayette Mall, which includes stores like Old Navy, Dicks Sporting Goods and Macy’s.
Lextran bus system to get around town
Residents looking to commute into the heart of Lexington for work are looking at a 5-mile drive. Residents can also take advantage of the Lextran bus system, which has a stop on the other side of Alumni Drive on Yellowstone Parkway. Those looking to go on vacation can head to Blue Grass Airport, which is 10 miles west of the neighborhood. For medical attention, Baptist Health Lexington is 4 miles away.
Tates Creek residents can catch a ride on the Lextran to travel down Tates Creek Road.
Tates Creek is a quiet, established Lexington suburb with excellent schools and spacious parks.
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Events at the Tates Creek Community Center
The Tates Creek Community Center has a plethora of events each month. From Crochet DIY Tuesday and TC Craft Club Wednesdays to Monday’s Run Club, the center has an event every weekday.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Kirklevington Park
Jacobson Park
Belleau Woods Park
Mount Tabor Park
Hartland Park
Gainesway Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Playground
River Hill Park
Legacy Trail
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
23 min drive
Bus
Pimlico & 3287 Outbound
Bus
Pimlico & Gainsway Outbound
Bus
Pimlico & Carriage Outbound
Bus
Pimlico & 3362 Inbound
Bus
Pimlico & 3194 Inbound
Bus
Pimlico & 3306 Inbound
Bus
Man O' War & Mt Mckinley Inbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tates Creek
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tates Creek, Lexington sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Tates Creek, Lexington over the last 12 months is $289,959, down 2% 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
2,817
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,714
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,137
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
38.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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