Property profile

656 Main St Lexington, KY 40508

OFF-MARKET
Retail space
Property ID
US34-0645618
4,993 SF 0.21 ac lot Built 1950
Entity Owned Absentee Owner ~ Est. High Equity
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Property summary

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This exceptional 4,993-square-foot storefront property at 656 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40508, presents a unique investment opportunity. Located in a highly desirable Lexington neighborhood, this mixed-use building boasts a prime location with substantial foot traffic, benefiting from its proximity to several established and esteemed residential areas including South Ashland, Kenwick, Chevy Chase, and Fairway. The property is ideally suited for a variety of uses, including boutique retail, a small office space, a compact fitness studio, or a creative business. The asking price is $1,375,000, translating to $275.39 per square foot. A dedicated parking lot provides seven spaces, supplemented by ample street parking on Clay Avenue. This historic and distinguished building offers a blend of commercial and residential potential in one of Lexington's most popular corridors, making it an attractive investment for discerning buyers. The property's versatility and location make it an excellent choice for entrepreneurs and investors seeking a high-traffic, well-situated commercial space in a thriving Lexington neighborhood.

Property profile

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Property type Retail space
Use group RETAIL STORES (PERSONAL SERVICES)
Year built 1950
Total area 4,993 SF
Lot 0.21 ac (9,087 SF)
Zoning code B-1
APN 15556550
UPID US34-0645618

Cap rate & NOI

Priority signal for investors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors

Current use

Occupant on record · Public records
  • Clothing & Fashion Store

Location

656 Main St Lexington, KY 40508-2378
Lexington metro Census 600 LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA
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Value estimations

Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach AI
by Request
CAP Approach CAP
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Comparable Approach Comparable
$1.00M
Blend (final) Blend
$640k

Owner & transaction history

since 2025
Last sale
$1.4M
3 recorded transactions
2025
$1.4M
2025
Price N/A
2022
Price N/A

Zoning & alternative use

B-1 · Lexington, KY
Zoning description

2. The principal permitted uses of the P-1 and B-1 zones, except as specifically prohibited hereinbelow. (c) Accessory Uses. The following shall be considered accessory uses in the MU-1 zone: 1. The accessory uses permit…

General category COMMERCIAL
Top alternative use upside
Auto repair, garage $1.8M +88.1%
Commercial (general) $1.3M +37.4%
Office building $1.0M +7.4%

Comparables

6 recent transactions · within 1.5 mi
Comparable in this city
6 recent transactions
Recent comparable sales
Sale price & price/SF · Sale date & distance · Adjustments & confidence
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