Hot Homes: Lexington’s own Rainbow Row

Move over red brick ranch. Lexington’s colorful streets are filled with beautiful homes, including the full rainbow of colors.

Five houses in different colors including red, orange, yellow, green and blue

Look, it’s a rainbow. | Graphic via Canva

Today we’re talking Roy-Gee-Biv, better known as the rainbow. But this isn’t the one in the sky, it’s actually found on the streets of Lexington. Since we don’t have our own “Rainbow Row,” we’ve pieced together our very own colorful spectrum of LEX houses.

A red house with a blue door and a row of hedges out front.

The location of this little red house is perfect for a social butterfly. | Photo courtesy of LifeStyl Realty

Red

245 Willard St., Lexington, KY 40508

  • $169,500
  • 2 BD | 1 BA | 912 sqft

Just two blocks from the Distillery District, shotgun-style home with mahogany red siding + blue accents would make a perfect short-term rental investment property.

An indigo house with an orange door and green landscaping.

Orange you glad we found this house for you? | Photo by Frankie Combs

Orange (and Indigo)

122 East Sixth St., Lexington, KY 40508

  • $297,000
  • 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,126 sqt

OK, we’re cheating a bit here, but an orange house is hard to come by, so this indigo house with a bright orange door, is nestled in NoLi district with a rarity — off-street parking. It also boasts an open-concept living area + fenced-in backyard.

A yellow house with a white porch with and a black handrail.

This back patio is perfect for hosting those al fresco dinners. | Photo courtesy of HomeSelect Realty

Yellow

836 Darley Dr., Lexington, KY 40505

  • $235,750
  • 4 BD | 1 BA | 1,310 sqft

If spending time outdoors is your thing, this sweet yellow house with white trim is for you. Just a few blocks from Castlewood Park, this newly updated spot has a spacious deck with a backyard full of trees.

A two-story green home with a big porch and brown shingles.

It’s not a greenhouse, it’s a green house. | Photo courtesy of Lifestyl Realty

Green

356 Corral St., Lexington KY 40508

  • $304,000
  • 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,534 sqft

This beautifully restored, downtown 1870s historic green gem is a short walk to the Living Arts & Science Center. It’s got a fenced-in yard, hardwood floors, two stories, and a Blue Grass Trust plaque.

A blue house with dark gray shingles, a green lawn and attached garage.

This blue house boasts lots of windows for an abundance of natural light. | Photo by Matt Huber

Blue

2900 Trailside Dr., Lexington, KY 40511

  • $310,000
  • 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,240 sqft

This soft blue stunner was a former model home for the Masterson Station neighborhood. The current owners have put in all the energy-efficient bells + whistles, including double pane windows and new foam insulation.

A violet colored home with a stone front porch, white columns, and white trim.

We love the shiplap walls in this violet homes dining room. | Photo courtesy of New Home Collective - eXp Realty

Violet

176 Rosemont Garden, Lexington, KY 40503

  • $320,000
  • 3 BD | 1 BA | 1,826 sqft

This charming 1920s home is conveniently located for all the fun activities the Southland area has to offer — PieTana, Winchell’s, Marikka’s, and Good Foods Co-op. It’s crisp white walls + beautiful hardwood floors are the perfect blank canvas for its new owners.

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