$735,000
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,505 sqft
1080 Chetford Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
Courtesy of Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty
Listing data updated July 26, 2026
About the Neighborhood
Living in Andover
Some neighborhoods sell themselves on schools. Others on location, or on the homes themselves. Andover has the rare advantage of selling itself on all three — plus 216 acres of public parkland next door and a golf-course-turned-green-space story no other Lexington neighborhood can tell.
Andover sits in southeast Lexington's 40509, tucked between Todds Road and the Richmond Road corridor — next to Jacobson Park and just minutes south of Hamburg. The neighborhood was built in the 1980s and 1990s around the fairways of the old Andover golf course, during a period when Lexington builders were still platting generous lots and using real brick as a standard material rather than an upgrade. The result is a collection of traditional and colonial-style homes on quarter-acre to half-acre lots, mature trees shading the streets, and a quiet suburban character that families have been choosing for over three decades.
Two things define Andover today. The first is Jacobson Park: at 216 acres, the largest park in Lexington's system, and Andover sits right next to it. Lake Ellerslie for fishing and pedal boats, miles of trails, a championship disc golf course, a dog park, playgrounds, sports fields — all within walking or biking distance of most Andover homes. The second is the green space at the neighborhood's heart: when the golf course closed in 2017, the neighborhood associations bought the land themselves to keep it green. That's not a developer's amenity. That's a community deciding what it wants to be.
Combine that with well-built brick homes in a range that still undercuts most of Lexington's newer construction, Hamburg's entire retail and dining hub five minutes up the road, and a community that is solidly family-oriented without being pretentious about it, and you start to understand why Andover has been quietly holding its value for decades.
Two things define Andover today. The first is Jacobson Park: at 216 acres, the largest park in Lexington's system, and Andover sits right next to it. Lake Ellerslie for fishing and pedal boats, miles of trails, a championship disc golf course, a dog park, playgrounds, sports fields — all within walking or biking distance of most Andover homes. The second is the green space at the neighborhood's heart: when the golf course closed in 2017, the neighborhood associations bought the land themselves to keep it green. That's not a developer's amenity. That's a community deciding what it wants to be.
Combine that with well-built brick homes in a range that still undercuts most of Lexington's newer construction, Hamburg's entire retail and dining hub five minutes up the road, and a community that is solidly family-oriented without being pretentious about it, and you start to understand why Andover has been quietly holding its value for decades.
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Neighborhood guide
Inside Andover
- Here's the story most people outside the neighborhood don't know. Andover wasn't built on the site of an old golf course — it was built around a working one. The course anchored the neighborhood for decades, then closed in 2017 after the operator's bankruptcy. What happened next is the part worth telling: rather than watch the fairways get carved into infill lots, the surrounding neighborhood associations came together and bought the land from the bank in 2018 to preserve it as green space.
So today, Andover residents live around protected open land that used to be tee boxes and greens — walking paths and long grass views that no builder can touch, because the neighbors themselves own it.
And the old clubhouse didn't sit empty. It's now Carson's at Andover on Todds Road — a full restaurant in the neighborhood's original centerpiece building. Being able to walk or make a two-minute drive to a real dinner spot inside your own neighborhood is something almost no 1980s-era Lexington suburb can claim.
When I'm asked what makes Andover different from every other brick-and-big-lot neighborhood in the city, this is the answer: the green space is permanent, the neighbors made it that way, and the clubhouse still serves dinner. - Andover's homes date to the 1980s and 1990s — a construction era that many experienced agents (myself included) consider a sweet spot. The homes are old enough to be paid off and attractively priced, but new enough to have modern framing, plumbing, and electrical standards. The lots are large by current standards because they were platted before the trend toward maximum-density subdivisions took hold.
- Architectural styles: Traditional and colonial designs are the norm — two-story homes with symmetrical facades, brick exteriors, shuttered windows, covered front porches, and attached two-car garages. Single-story ranch homes are less common but available in some sections. The overall aesthetic is classic suburban Lexington — understated, well-proportioned, and built to last
Construction era: 1980s through 1990s. This means you benefit from modern building codes (post-1976 insulation standards, proper electrical service, copper or PEX plumbing) without paying the premium for homes built after 2000
Size range: 1,800 to 3,000 square feet is the core range, with some larger homes pushing above 3,000 square feet. Most homes have three to four bedrooms and two-and-a-half to three bathrooms. Finished basements and bonus rooms are common and add usable square footage beyond the main-level living areas
Lot sizes: 0.25 to 0.50 acres. This is Andover's quiet advantage. A quarter-acre to half-acre lot means a real backyard — room for a playset, a garden, a fire pit, and enough space between you and your neighbor that you do not hear their conversation from your patio. Lots this size are rare in post-2000 Lexington construction, where a fifth of an acre is considered generous
Construction materials: Predominantly brick. Full-brick construction is common throughout Andover, and it is one of the reasons these homes have aged so well. Brick does not need painting, does not rot, does not dent, and improves in character over time
Condition: Well-maintained as a rule. Andover homeowners tend to take care of their properties, and the neighborhood's demographics — established families and long-term residents — contribute to consistent upkeep. You will find homes ranging from original 1990s interiors to fully renovated kitchens and bathrooms, but even the original-condition homes are typically in solid structural shape - The 1980s and 1990s layout conventions in Andover homes tend toward more defined rooms rather than the open-concept plans that became standard after 2005. You will find formal living rooms, separate dining rooms, and enclosed kitchens in many homes. For some buyers, this compartmentalized layout is a plus — it creates acoustic and visual separation between rooms. For buyers who want a kitchen-to-living-room sightline, you may need to look for homes that have already been renovated or budget for opening up a wall.
Common renovation projects in Andover homes include:
Kitchen updates: Original 1990s kitchens with oak cabinets and laminate countertops are functional but dated. A modern kitchen renovation transforms the feel of the entire home and is the single highest-ROI update you can make
Bathroom updates: Similar to kitchens — the fixtures and tile work from the original construction era are showing their age in most homes
Flooring: Many homes have original hardwood under carpet. Pulling up the carpet and refinishing the hardwood is one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make — $3 to $5 per square foot for refinishing versus $8 to $15 per square foot for new hardwood installation
The structural bones of Andover homes are generally excellent. Brick exteriors, properly sized foundations, and 30+ years of proven structural performance mean you are renovating for aesthetics and lifestyle upgrades, not for structural repair. - Lexington has several private school options accessible from Andover, including Lexington Christian Academy, Sayre School, and Lexington Catholic. Families who plan to use private schools may find that Andover offers better home values than neighborhoods where the public school premium inflates prices that private-school families are effectively subsidizing.
- This is the section that sets Andover apart from every other neighborhood guide you will read about Lexington. Jacobson Park is not just a nice amenity near Andover — it is a 216-acre defining feature of life in this neighborhood.
Lake Ellerslie is the centerpiece of Jacobson Park. The lake offers:
Fishing: Stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish. A Kentucky fishing license is required, and the lake sees regular use from anglers on the bank and in small boats
Pedal boats: Available for rent seasonally. This is a weekend activity that kids love and parents do not hate, which is a rare combination
Scenic walking: The path around the lake is one of the most popular walking routes in Lexington — flat, paved, and scenic enough to make exercise feel less like exercise
Disc golf: Jacobson Park hosts an 18-hole disc golf course that draws players from across the region. If you have never played disc golf, living next to a quality course is a good way to find out. If you already play, this is a significant amenity
Dog park: A dedicated off-leash dog area with separate sections for large and small dogs. For Andover residents with dogs, having an off-leash park within walking or biking distance eliminates the need to drive across town for off-leash exercise
Playgrounds: Multiple playground areas spread across the park, serving different age groups. The playgrounds are well-maintained and see heavy use on weekends and summer evenings
Trails: Miles of paved and unpaved trails wind through the park's 216 acres. These trails are used by walkers, joggers, cyclists, and families with strollers. The distance and variety are enough to provide a real workout without repetition
Sports fields and facilities: Open fields for soccer, football, and pickup games. Pavilions available for reservation for events and family gatherings
Beyond Jacobson: Pleasant Ridge Park is within walking distance of much of the neighborhood and has its own dog park, playgrounds, and paved paths that connect toward the Brighton Rail Trail — a quieter everyday option when you don't want the full 216 acres. And the preserved golf-course green space threads through the neighborhood itself.
What this means for daily life: when you live next to parkland at this scale, it becomes part of your routine, not a special trip. Tuesday evening walk around the lake. Saturday morning disc golf. Sunday afternoon at the playground with the kids. An after-dinner dog walk through the trails. These are not things you plan — they just happen, because the park is right there. That integration of outdoor activity into everyday life is genuinely rare in a suburban setting, and it is the single biggest reason families choose Andover over comparable neighborhoods. - Andover's commercial access is better than almost any 1980s-era neighborhood in Lexington, for one reason: Hamburg is five minutes up the road.
In the neighborhood itself: Carson's at Andover, in the old golf clubhouse on Todds Road, gives Andover something almost no Lexington suburb has — a real restaurant inside the neighborhood.
Hamburg Pavilion and the surrounding Hamburg Place development are minutes north via Todds Road or Man O' War. That's Malone's (Lexington's go-to steakhouse), Harry's, and Drake's from the Bluegrass Hospitality Group, plus Costco, Target, Kroger Marketplace, and the rest of one of Kentucky's largest retail concentrations. Whatever errand you're running, it's ten minutes away.
Richmond Road corridor: groceries, pharmacies, gas, and everyday services line Richmond Road heading toward town — your routine-errand run.
Andover itself stays quiet — apart from Carson's, it's a drive-to-eat neighborhood, and most residents consider that the right trade: residential streets without commercial traffic, with a full retail hub close enough that the drive barely registers. - Downtown Lexington: 15 to 20 minutes via Richmond Road or Main Street — a straight, predictable run
University of Kentucky: 15 to 20 minutes. UK campus, UK HealthCare, and the medical corridor are reachable via Richmond Road toward town or Man O' War to Alumni Drive
Man O' War Boulevard: about 5 minutes, connecting you to I-75 and the crosstown loop — the single most useful road access in east Lexington
I-75: minutes away via Man O' War, which matters for Georgetown/Toyota commuters and anyone who travels
Hamburg Pavilion: about 5 minutes for shopping, dining, and Baptist Health Hamburg
For east-side and Hamburg-corridor workers, Andover is one of the most convenient established neighborhoods in the city. For downtown and UK commuters, the Richmond Road run is longer than living in-town but consistent — and you're trading those minutes for lot size and parkland. - Andover's demographic profile is consistent and stable: middle to upper-middle class families who value good schools, safe streets, outdoor access, and enough space to spread out.
You will find:
Families with school-age children who chose Andover for the lot sizes, the schools, and the proximity to Jacobson Park. These families are active — their kids play youth sports at the park, ride bikes on the trails, and walk to pickup games with neighborhood friends. The park is not just a backdrop; it is the social infrastructure
Long-term residents who bought during the original build-out in the late 1980s and 1990s and never left. Many raised their children here and stayed because the community, the location, and the park keep them here. Some are now empty-nesters in homes larger than they need, which creates occasional inventory at the higher end of the price range
East-side and Hamburg-corridor professionals — with Baptist Health Hamburg minutes away and I-75 access via Man O' War, Andover works well for healthcare workers, Toyota commuters, and anyone whose life runs through east Lexington
Move-up buyers coming out of starter neighborhoods who want more space and a larger lot without paying new-construction prices in Hamburg next door
Outdoor enthusiasts who specifically sought proximity to Jacobson Park. Runners, cyclists, disc golfers, anglers, and dog owners all land in Andover when they realize that living next to 216 acres of parkland changes their daily quality of life
The community is quiet, safe, and family-oriented. Crime is low. Streets are well-lit and maintained. Neighbors generally know each other at least by sight, and the park serves as a natural gathering point that creates organic community interaction without the forced socialization of HOA events. - Andover has a mixed HOA situation. Some sections of the neighborhood operate under a homeowners association with established covenants and modest dues, while other sections have no HOA at all. This is typical for neighborhoods built over a 10- to 15-year period by multiple builders — each section may have been developed independently.
The clearest example: Andover Forest is a 481-member, deed-restricted community with its own active association — covenants, maintenance standards, and a calendar of neighborhood events. Other Andover sections run lighter or have no association at all. It's also the neighborhood associations, collectively, that own the preserved golf-course green space — HOA participation here bought something real.
Confirm the HOA status for any specific Andover property before making an offer. If the home is in an HOA section, review:
Current dues and any recent increases
Architectural and landscaping restrictions
Reserve fund health
Any pending special assessments
If the home is not in an HOA section, you have full property autonomy — no restrictions on fencing, landscaping, or exterior modifications. The trade-off is that neighbor upkeep standards vary. - For buyers willing to update a kitchen and bathrooms, Andover presents strong renovation economics: original-condition homes in good structural shape trade at a meaningful discount to the fully renovated homes on the same streets, and the gap is wider than the $35,000 to $60,000 a full kitchen-and-bath update actually costs.
The structural quality of Andover's brick homes means you are spending renovation dollars on cosmetic and functional upgrades, not on fixing problems. That is the ideal renovation scenario.
Schools
Schools in Andover
Andover is served by Fayette County Public Schools, and assignment here is genuinely address-dependent — different sections of the Andover area feed different schools, and FCPS boundaries in this fast-growing corridor have shifted as the east side has built out. Before you get serious about any specific home, run the exact address through the FCPS SchoolSite Locator. That's not boilerplate caution; in this neighborhood it actually changes the answer.
Elementary School
Andover-area students attend Liberty Elementary or Athens-Chilesburg Elementary, depending on the specific address. Athens-Chilesburg sits just east of the neighborhood on Jouett Creek Drive; Liberty serves the sections closer to Hamburg. Both are well-regarded east-side schools — confirm which one your address feeds via the FCPS SchoolSite Locator.
Middle and High School
The neighborhood core around the old golf course feeds Edythe J. Hayes Middle School and Frederick Douglass High School (verified via the FCPS SchoolSite Locator, July 2026), while parts of the wider Andover-Hamburg corridor feed Crawford Middle or the new Mary E. Britton Middle School, also into Frederick Douglass.
The practical takeaway: every school in the possible set is a solid east-side option, but which ladder a given house feeds depends on the address — verify before you write an offer, not after.
The practical takeaway: every school in the possible set is a solid east-side option, but which ladder a given house feeds depends on the address — verify before you write an offer, not after.
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Andover Home-Buying FAQ
Andover is in the Fayette County Public Schools system. Elementary students attend Liberty Elementary or Athens-Chilesburg Elementary depending on address. The neighborhood core feeds Edythe J. Hayes Middle School and Frederick Douglass High School (FCPS SchoolSite Locator, July 2026). Assignments in this corridor are address-dependent — confirm your exact home's zone via the FCPS SchoolSite Locator.
The golf course that Andover was built around closed in 2017 after the operator's bankruptcy. In 2018, the surrounding neighborhood associations bought the land from Whitaker Bank to preserve it as permanent green space. The old clubhouse on Todds Road is now Carson's at Andover, a restaurant inside the neighborhood.
Most single-family homes in the Andover area sell between roughly $350,000 and $600,000, with townhomes and condos in the Andover Forest section available from around $200,000 to $400,000. Updated homes command the top of the range; original-condition homes with renovation potential trade at a discount.
It depends on the section. Andover Forest is a 481-member, deed-restricted community with an active homeowners association, while other sections have lighter associations or none at all. The neighborhood associations collectively own the preserved golf-course green space. Confirm the status for any specific property before making an offer.
Adjacent. Jacobson Park's 216 acres sit right next to Andover, and most homes in the neighborhood are within walking or biking distance of the park's trails, lake, playgrounds, disc golf course, and dog park.
Lexington's largest park at 216 acres. It features Lake Ellerslie (fishing, pedal boats), an 18-hole disc golf course, a dog park, multiple playgrounds, miles of trails, sports fields, and picnic pavilions. It is a daily-use amenity for Andover residents, not a once-a-month destination.
Both are about 15 to 20 minutes by car — downtown via Richmond Road, UK via Richmond Road or Man O' War to Alumni Drive. Hamburg Pavilion's shopping and dining are about 5 minutes away, and I-75 is minutes away via Man O' War Boulevard.
They're neighbors with opposite personalities. Hamburg offers newer construction (2000s onward), open floor plans, and walk-to-retail convenience; Andover offers 1980s–90s full-brick homes on quarter- to half-acre lots next to Jacobson Park, typically at a lower price per square foot of land. If you want new and convenient, Hamburg. If you want lot size, mature trees, and parkland — with Hamburg's retail still five minutes away — Andover.
Primarily 1980s and 1990s traditional and colonial-style homes, mostly brick construction. Typical homes are 1,800 to 3,000 square feet with three to four bedrooms on lots of 0.25 to 0.50 acres. The construction quality is consistently high, and the homes have aged well.
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