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New owners wanted

Hot Homes: Three townhouses under $400,000
A red brick condo with a red brick driveway and wood panel garage door
We never realized how badly we want a wooden garage door + brick driveway. | Photo courtesy of Legacy Real Estate Firm
We love daydreaming about historic downtown gems + grandiose mansions, but for those stages when you want less instead of more, Lexington boasts numerous options for multi-family and condo living.

Keep scrolling to see three townhomes under $400,000.

$350,000 | Move-in ready condo, 1072 Taborlake Cir.
Located off Alumni Drive inside New Circle, this beautiful brick townhome gives you all the feelings of a traditional detached home, with the convenience of townhome living. Think: Onsite pool, tennis courts, and management.
  • 3 BD | 2.5 BA
  • 1,749 sqft
  • Attached two-car garage, gas-burning fireplace + back patio with steps to green space
A fountain with greenery in the middle of a parking lot surrounded by condos

A guaranteed downtown parking spot? Say less. | Photo courtesy of United Real Estate Bluegrass

$349,900 | Walkable downtown condo, 541 W. Short St. #28
This is the first time this Opera House Square condo has been on the market. It’s just a short walk to endless entertainment, including the Lexington Opera House, Thursday Night Live, and plenty of dining options. The two bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, with the laundry room conveniently situated between.
  • 2 BD | 3 BA
  • 1,360 sqft
  • Private brick patio, floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace + dedicated parking space in a gated community
a living room with hardwood floors, gray walls, and white built-in shelving.

Consider this a blank canvas waiting for your personal touches. | Photo by Tracy Beall

$279,900 | Established + desirable neighborhood, 1332 Gray Hawk Rd., #J
Also located off Alumni Drive, just a stone’s throw away from UK’s campus, this established townhome boasts two spacious bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The main level features hardwood floors throughout with carpet on the second floor. Would you just look at those built-ins?
  • 2 BD | 2.5 BA
  • 1,690 sqft
  • Two-car garage, deck, and partially finished basement
 
Events
Tuesday, March 19
  • Yoga + Reiki | Tuesday, March 19 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | SHALA, 333 E. Short St., Lexington | $32-$110 | Help soothe your nervous system with a one-hour yoga flow followed by a reiki session.
Wednesday, March 20
  • Seedlings in Steam: Rainbow Spectacular | Wednesday, March 20 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited for this activity-based arts and sciences program to get them Kindergarten ready.
Thursday, March 21
  • Lost in Toscana: Authentic Tuscan Wine School + Tastings | Thursday, March 21 | 5-7 p.m. | Lost Palm, 941 Manchester St., Lexington | $75 | Enjoy the flavors of Italy including wine, olive oil, and balsamic tastings led by a sommelier from Tenuta Torciano — a centuries-old winery located in the heart of Tuscany.
Friday, March 22
  • Chef’s Table Highlight: Cooking with Julia Child | Friday, March 22 | 6 p.m. | La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering, 1060 Chinoe Rd., Ste. #108, Lexington | $125 | Eat through a multi-course meal inspired by the recipes from quintessential French chef Julia Child.
Saturday, March 23
  • Reforest 5K | Saturday, March 23 | 8 a.m. | Hisle Farm Park, 3551 Briar Hill Rd., Lexington | $30 | By running or walking in this annual race, you’ll be raising money to purchase trees for this year’s Reforest the Bluegrass campaign.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Tune in or attend the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee meeting today at 1p.m. Commerce Lexington will be presenting an overview of its Regional Competitiveness Plan, which outlines seven action items to attract new businesses + economic development projects. (CivicLex)
Eat
  • The brand new Cosmic Fry Mocktail Lounge opens today at 1983 N. Broadway — and it is out of this world. The food menu plays off the space theme + includes a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and loaded fries like the Mercury — featuring chili, cheese sauce, and jalapenos.
Outdoors
  • If you like getting your hands dirty + helping the community, then this message is for you. Seedleaf is seeking volunteers to help maintain its community gardens. Two-hour shifts are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Grab your gardening gloves and sign up.
Cause
  • Bluegrass Council for the Blind (BCB) is hosting a unique fundraiser on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt in downtown. BCB Dining in the Dark is an experiential dinner that invites guests to dine either blindfolded or while wearing vision impairment glasses.
Pets
  • The Woodford Humane Society is offering free adoptions for dogs six months + older through Friday, March 22. If you’ve got space for a new fur friend, make an appointment to visit these adoptable pups. (LEX18)
Try This
  • The Whole Foods Foundation, Northside Common Market, and The Market Kitchen are teaming up to host Community Cooking and Nutritious Classes — part of Julietta Market’s nine-part community cooking series. Chef Sangwook Kang will lead the free classes, with the first session coming up on Sunday, April 7, 3-5:30 p.m.
 
Outdoors

Make a splash

Celebrate Water Week in Lexington
A person in a blue kayak
There’s no better way to enjoy the water than to slice through it with a kayak. | Photo courtesy of VisitLex
Enjoy swimming and paddling? Drinking clean water? Turning the lights on?

Kentucky’s 90,000 miles of surface rivers and waterways are to thank for much of the water we use every day. That’s why the City of Lexington, along with local community and civic organizations, are hosting Water Week, now through Saturday, March 23.

Throughout the week you can find free scheduled events hosted by locals, including:
  • Stream cleaning
  • Rain garden demonstrations
  • Tiny Tot Naturalist activities
  • Creek walks + more
There are also ways for you to participate at your own pace.
The Buy

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Calling all artists. Lexington Art League is accepting applications for exhibitions in 2025. To be eligible, you must first become a member. Here are all the details.
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