Safest Neighborhoods in Lexington, KY

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  Greenbrier

  Eight miles east of downtown Lexington, Greenbrier is one of the city’s most coveted communities. Anchored by the prestigious Greenbrier Golf and Country Club, the neighborhood has several gated communities where large single-family homes sit on multiacre lots with direct access to sports courts and other recreational amenities. “The community was

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    $1.05M

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    $643K - $2.5M

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  Shriners

  Shriners gets its name from the Shriners Children’s Hospital, which opened a location along Richmond Road in 1955 and left in 2017 when it moved a few miles west to a new facility on the UK HealthCare campus. Although the Richmond Road property has a new owner — and continues to provide pediatric care — the Shriners Hospital left a lasting impact

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    $919K

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    $555K - $1.9M

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    4 Listings

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  Shadeland

  Shadeland offers a rare combination of settings in one place: the comfort of upscale suburban lanes, the abundant dining and shopping options of a city and a vibrant urban forest next door. "Shadeland is a friendly and charming neighborhood located in an ideal location. With access to nature nearby, it's the perfect spot for people who love

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    $811K

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    $551K - $863K

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  Coletown

  Coletown is a rural community located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, about 10 miles southeast of Lexington. The area borrows its name from Milley Cole, a former slave who inherited land here in the early 19th century. While the area was slow to grow — in 1971 Coletown had only 30 residents — today, it's home to a population of over 1,300.

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    $805K

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    $589K - $4.2M

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    5 Listings

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  Lansdowne Shadeland East

  Lansdowne Shadeland East — or simply Shadeland East as its commonly known — is a Lexington neighborhood known for its spacious brick and stone homes and Ecton Park, which sits at the heart of the community. “The park is really nice. Back in the '70s, most people looking to buy had younger children and wanted to be there for the park activities.

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    $764K

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    $250K - $1.5M

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    1 Listing

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  Chevy Chase

  The story of how the Chevy Chase neighborhood got its name is an interesting one. Founded by Henry Clay Simpson, a direct descendent of Statesman Henry Clay, in the early 1900s, he took the name Chevy Chase from a Maryland golf course he once belonged to. Going from one place to the next seems to be a theme for the neighborhood nowadays too, with

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    $719K

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    $327K - $1.5M

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    2 Listings

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  Paynes Depot

  Ten miles northwest of downtown Lexington, Paynes Depot is a rural community with horse farms and other multi-acre properties. Resident Tanya Davis owns Three Day Farm, an equestrian training facility in the neighborhood and says that the neighborhood’s culture largely revolves around horses. “It’s very, very horse friendly,” Davis says. “You can

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    $627K

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    $414K - $2.5M

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    2 Listings

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  Donerail

  Outside the Kentucky Horse Park's visitor center, a life-size horse statue is painted blue and inscribed: "Horses Provide 60,494 Jobs in Kentucky." It's safe to say that horses employ the 1,500 residents of Donerail, a rural region of independent horse farms anchored by the Kentucky Horse Park, an equine center and tourist attraction. “Lexington

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    $622K

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    $674K - $15.9M

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    2 Listings

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  Firebrook

  Lakeside views and tree-lined streets welcome residents to Firebrook. This southwestern Lexington community is known for its charming estates and easy access to urban amenities. With Harrodsburg Road on its eastern border, the community stays connected. “Harrodsburg is the main street Firebrook feeds off of,” says Robin Owens, Real Estate Agent at

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    $599K

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    $313K - $1.1M

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    1 Listing

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  Palomar

  With highly-rated schools, walkable shopping just around the corner from home and convenient proximity to major Lexington destinations like the Keeneland Race Track and Blue Grass Airport, Palomar has a lot going for it, but number one in the minds of locals is its "Great sense of community," says Casey Weesner, a local Realtor who's been selling

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    $532K

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    $310K - $960K

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    3 Listings

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  Stonewall

  Stonewall is a neighborhood where many residents spend their free time walking outside with their neighbors or cultivating their gardens. It's known for its spacious yards and properties that reflect typical styles of the ‘50s through the ‘80s — when most of the community’s housing was developed. “Stonewall stands out as one of the gem

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    $476K

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    $311K - $907K

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    5 Listings

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  Harrods Hill

  Due to increased commercial development and a convenient location along major thoroughfares, southwest Lexington is becoming an increasingly desirable part of the city. “There’s a lot to do in that area, and it’s developing exponentially,” says VisitLex’s director of communications Martina Barksdale. “It really is a melting pot of people. The

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    $474K

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    $271K - $860K

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    3 Listings

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  Andover Forest

  Where golfers once roamed, chasing down stray shots, the subdivisions of Andover Forest now feature wide open green space that welcomes residents out for a stroll. “This is a pretty active neighborhood with people out constantly walking, walking their dogs, talking with neighbors and being social with their community,” says Sheridan Sims, Co-Owner

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    $464K

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    $271K - $907K

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    17 Listings

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  Yarnallton

  In 1958, Lexington created the first Urban Service Boundary in the United States, a preventative plan to preserve Kentucky horse country from development due to urbanization. While only 7 miles from the city's center, Yarnallton sits outside the USB and, as such, retains its rural identity without threat of future suburban sprawl. Farms, parks and

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    $440K

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    $167K - $1.8M

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    1 Listing

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  Gleneagles

  People move to Gleneagles seeking a certain lifestyle: a brand-new home, a neighborhood park, highly rated public schools and proximity to countless major retailers. “You can do everything over there,” says VisitLex’s director of communications Martina Barksdale. “It’s a corporate part of the city.” By this, she means the neighborhood’s surrounded

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    $438K

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    $309K - $805K

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    27 Listings

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  Jimtown

  Roughly 13 miles from Downtown Lexington, Jimtown is an entirely rural neighborhood made up of farmland and horse farms, with only one street of homes altogether. “It’s predominantly land, which is hard to come by in Lexington. There are a few huge farms on Ferguson Road,” says Lana Stephens, a Realtor with The Jury Group Realtors and CEO of

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    $427K

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  Boone Creek East

  Boone Creek East is one of two lake communities on the southeast side of Lexington. This large community is built around Jacobson Park’s 46-acre lake and the even bigger Lexington Reservoir Number 4 — which locals typically call Lake Ellerslie. While Boone Creek East offers its share of upscale living options, it also boasts a greater variety of

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    $360K

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    $199K - $1.7M

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    32 Listings

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  Plantation

  While it may be Plantation's proximity to all of the hot spots in the city that attracts prospective residents, this subdivision's calm suburban characteristics only add to its desirability. Here, most people live in late 20th-century homes like split-levels. These residences often feature large yards with plenty of room for a backyard barbeque

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    $345K

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    $233K - $396K

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  Masterson Station

  On the northwestern edge of Lexington, Masterson Station is the last stop before the rolling hills and thoroughbred-filled pastures of the Kentucky countryside. “It’s a great neighborhood in an up-and-coming developmental area. There’s a lot of new things constantly opening up out here and the city is investing a lot of money to really expand this

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    $331K

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    $263K - $463K

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    8 Listings

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  Pasadena

  Situated in the southwest corner of central Lexington, Pasadena offers a compelling slice of life in the Bluegrass. The neighborhood’s role as a part of the city’s Southland region places residents close to vibrant events, shopping options and acclaimed schools without sacrificing the easygoing pace of suburban life. "Pasadena has a really good

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    $323K

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    $242K - $473K

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  Greendale

  Greendale is turning into one of Lexington’s bedroom communities. “It’s got very easy access to the highway. If you’re commuting to Georgetown, Frankfort or need to get to the airport, it’s very easy. And the prices are a little bit lower on the northwest side of Lexington,” says Jennifer Sisson, a Realtor with Christie’s International Real

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    $311K

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    $219K - $593K

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    4 Listings

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  McConnell's Trace

  A stately house with a Greek-style porch stands out among the many blocks of smaller brick and vinyl properties in the McConnell’s Trace neighborhood. Sitting on nearly 2 acres, the Lewis Manor is an 1800 rebuild of the post-Revolutionary War era home that originally belonged to a local colonel and influential statesman in Kentucky’s early years.

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    $299K

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    $245K - $479K

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  Centerville-Nihizertown

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    $520K

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    $639K - $650K

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    1 Listing

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  Mortonsville

  Centuries-old oak trees shade the farmland in Mortonsville, Kentucky, a community that's remained primarily rural for the past 200 years. Livestock fences separate private properties from quiet roads, and the nearest grocery store is in Versailles, 7 miles away. "Mortonsville is not a very dense community," says David Humes, a Realtor with

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    $520K

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    $267K - $1.4M

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    13 Listings

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  Bonita

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    $912K

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    $443K - $1.8M

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    3 Listings

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