$698,900
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,712 sqft
2660 Idlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40513
Courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC
Listing data updated July 26, 2026
About the Neighborhood
Living in Firebrook
Firebrook is one of those places in Lexington where the phrase "custom-built" actually means something. Every home in this southwest Lexington community was designed individually — not pulled from a builder's catalog of four floor plans and three exterior packages. You will not drive through Firebrook and see three identical houses in a row. That distinction matters more than people think, because it affects everything from resale value to the way the streetscape feels when you pull in for the first time.
The community sits off Harrodsburg Road in the southwestern part of the city, less than 10 miles from downtown Lexington. Construction started in the 1990s and continued into the 2000s, which means the homes are mature enough to have established landscaping and settled foundations, but recent enough that most major systems — roofing, HVAC, plumbing — are still within their useful lifespan or have been updated once. The price range runs from the mid-$400s up past $1 million, with the median sitting around $500,000.
What draws families to Firebrook — and keeps them here — is the combination of privacy, custom architecture, and genuine community infrastructure. This is not a gated enclave where everyone stays behind their front door. The clubhouse, the seasonal pool, the youth swim team, the tree-lined streets that loop around small lakes — all of it creates a neighborhood where people actually know their neighbors. In a city where many newer subdivisions prioritize lot count over livability, Firebrook took a different approach. And it shows.
What draws families to Firebrook — and keeps them here — is the combination of privacy, custom architecture, and genuine community infrastructure. This is not a gated enclave where everyone stays behind their front door. The clubhouse, the seasonal pool, the youth swim team, the tree-lined streets that loop around small lakes — all of it creates a neighborhood where people actually know their neighbors. In a city where many newer subdivisions prioritize lot count over livability, Firebrook took a different approach. And it shows.
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Inside Firebrook
- Firebrook's homes were custom-built, which means each property reflects the preferences and budget of its original owner rather than a developer's production schedule. The result is architectural variety within a cohesive quality standard. You will see dark brick facades, interesting rooflines, and thoughtful site placement that takes advantage of mature trees and the community's small lakes.
The dominant architectural styles include:
Rambler/Ranch Single-story living with open floor plans, common in the earlier phases of the neighborhood. Many feature walkout basements that add significant livable square footage without changing the home's street-level profile
Colonial Revival Two-story brick homes with symmetrical facades, formal entries, and traditional proportions. These tend to be the larger homes in Firebrook and are concentrated in the sections with more generous lot sizes
New Traditional A blend of traditional exterior materials (brick, stone accents) with updated floor plans that include open kitchens, first-floor master suites, and flexible bonus rooms. These represent the later construction phases - Construction era: 1990s through 2000s
Price range: Mid-$400s to over $1 million. Median approximately $500,000
Days on market: 10 days average, compared to the national average of 55 days. Firebrook homes sell fast when they hit the market
Walkout basements: Common throughout the neighborhood due to the rolling terrain. Many are fully finished with bedrooms, bathrooms, recreation rooms, and separate entrances — effectively doubling the livable space
Lakeside lots: Several homes back up to the community's small lakes, offering water views and a sense of separation from the rest of the neighborhood
Landscaping: Mature trees throughout, with many lots bordered by wooded buffers that provide genuine privacy - Because every home was custom-designed, the floor plans vary widely. Do not assume that two homes at the same price point will have similar layouts. One $550,000 home might be a single-story rambler with 3,000 square feet on the main level and a walkout basement. Another at the same price might be a two-story Colonial with four bedrooms upstairs and a formal dining room. Walk each property with fresh eyes.
The custom nature of the construction also means that additions and renovations tend to be higher quality than what you find in production-built neighborhoods. Original owners who invested in custom architecture generally maintained that standard when making changes. That said, always get a thorough inspection — custom does not mean perfect, and homes from the 1990s are at the age where roofing, water heaters, and HVAC systems may be approaching replacement.
Inventory is tight. With only 10 average days on market, serious buyers need to be pre-approved and ready to make decisions quickly. If you see a Firebrook listing that checks your boxes, do not wait a week to schedule a showing. - The Firebrook Clubhouse is the social center of the neighborhood. It serves as the gathering point for community events, meetings, and private rentals. Adjacent to the clubhouse is a playground and the community's seasonal swimming pool, which is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The pool is a bigger deal than you might think. It is not a tiny dipping pool tucked behind a fence — it includes a diving board and enough space for the Firebrook Firefish , the neighborhood's youth swim team. The Firefish compete against other neighborhood teams in the Lexington area during the summer, and the program has become one of the defining social institutions of Firebrook. For families with kids between the ages of 5 and 18, swim team season shapes the entire summer calendar. Practice in the mornings, meets on weekday evenings, championship events, team dinners, end-of-season parties — it builds friendships between families that last well beyond the pool closing for the year.
If you do not have kids on the swim team, the pool is still available for general use during open hours. It is one of those amenities that you might not think you care about until you have it, and then you wonder how you ever lived without a pool five minutes from your front door. - Firebrook itself sits on rolling, wooded terrain with internal walking paths, but the real outdoor recreation story is what sits nearby.
Veterans Park is the closest major park to Firebrook, and it is one of the most underrated recreational assets in Lexington. At over 235 acres, it offers:
A 3.5-mile mountain bike trail that draws riders from across the region
Paved multi-use trails for walking, running, and cycling
Ball fields for baseball and softball
Open green space for pickup games and dog walking
A scale and topography that makes it feel like a small state park rather than a city facility
Jacobson Park is also within a short drive and provides a completely different experience across its 216 acres:
Basketball and volleyball courts
Multiple playgrounds for different age groups
A fenced dog park (one of the better ones in Lexington)
Fishing in the park's lake
Pedal boat rentals during warmer months
Walking trails and open picnic areas
Between Firebrook's internal amenities, Veterans Park, and Jacobson Park, the recreational options available to residents are genuinely extensive. You could spend an entire weekend outdoors without repeating an activity. - Firebrook's daily conveniences sit along the Tates Creek Road and Harrodsburg Road corridors, both of which are a short drive from the neighborhood.
The Lansdowne Shoppes area along Tates Creek is the most relevant dining cluster for Firebrook residents:
Malone's Lansdowne Lexington's flagship upscale steakhouse. This is where people go for anniversary dinners, client meetings, and celebrations. The bourbon list alone is worth the trip
Drake's Lansdowne Casual dining with a solid beer list, good burgers, and a rooftop patio that fills up on Friday evenings. A reliable weeknight option when you do not feel like cooking
OBC Kitchen Southern-inspired plates with a bourbon focus. Farm-to-table without being precious about it. Good brunch on weekends
Cinco de Mayo Consistent Mexican fare, family-friendly atmosphere, and a margarita menu that does not mess around
Giuseppe's Italian comfort food. Not trying to be trendy, just trying to make a good plate of pasta. It succeeds
Feed and Supply A cafe with a rural-meets-urban aesthetic, good coffee, and a menu that skews toward fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Grocery runs go to the Kroger on Tates Creek or the options along Harrodsburg Road. For more extensive shopping, the Hamburg Pavilion and Fayette Mall are both reachable in 15 to 20 minutes. - Firebrook is less than 10 miles from downtown Lexington, with primary access via Harrodsburg Road and Man o' War Boulevard. During non-peak hours, you are looking at a 15-minute drive downtown. During the 7:30-to-8:30 AM window, Harrodsburg Road can back up approaching New Circle, which may push that to 20 to 25 minutes. Man o' War provides an east-west alternative that connects you to the Nicholasville Road corridor and the Hamburg area without going through the center of town.
For commuters heading to the University of Kentucky campus or UK HealthCare, the drive is straightforward — roughly 10 minutes depending on traffic. Baptist Health Lexington and Saint Joseph Hospital are similarly accessible.
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. There is no meaningful public transit service to Firebrook, and the internal road network is not designed for pedestrian access to commercial areas. You will drive to dinner, you will drive to the grocery store, and you will drive your kids to school unless they ride the bus. For most Firebrook residents, this is not a drawback — it is the expected tradeoff for a quiet, private, established neighborhood with mature trees and custom homes. - Firebrook attracts a specific type of buyer, and the community's demographics reflect that.
Established families make up the core of the neighborhood. These are households with school-age children who prioritized the school zone, the pool, and the swim team when making their purchase decision. Many have been in the neighborhood for 10 to 15 years or more — they bought when the kids were young, and they stayed because the combination of community, schools, and home quality is hard to replicate elsewhere in Lexington at this price point.
Move-up buyers represent the second-largest group. These are families who started in a more affordable neighborhood — maybe Garden Springs or Southland — and graduated to Firebrook when their careers and family needs called for more space, better schools, or a community pool. The mid-$400s entry point makes Firebrook accessible to dual-income households without requiring the $700K-plus commitment of Beaumont or Hartland .
Empty nesters and downsizing professionals are a smaller but growing segment. The ranch-style homes with walkout basements appeal to buyers who want single-level living with the option of using the basement as a guest suite or home office. Several Firebrook homeowners have stayed in the neighborhood after their children graduated from Dunbar, choosing to stay in a community they know rather than relocating.
The overall vibe is quiet, private, and neighborly without being intrusive. People wave when they drive past. They show up to swim meets. They keep their yards maintained. But nobody is knocking on your door with a casserole every week. It is the kind of neighborhood where you can be as social or as private as you want, and either choice is respected. - Firebrook has an active homeowners association that manages the clubhouse, the community pool, the common areas, and the general maintenance standards for the neighborhood. The HOA is the reason the pool exists, the swim team operates, and the common spaces stay in good condition.
Before making an offer, request the HOA documents and review the fee structure, rules, and any upcoming special assessments. HOA fees in established neighborhoods like Firebrook can vary depending on capital improvement projects — pool resurfacing, clubhouse updates, road repairs in common areas — so it is worth understanding what is planned. - Homes from the 1990s and 2000s are at a transition point. Kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring from the original construction may feel dated by current standards, even if they are structurally sound. Budget for potential cosmetic updates if the home you are considering has not been recently renovated. The good news is that Firebrook's custom construction typically means better-than-average bones — solid framing, good insulation, and quality materials that hold up to renovation work.
- Firebrook's rolling terrain and internal drainage (the small lakes serve as stormwater management features) generally keep the neighborhood out of FEMA flood zones. However, homes adjacent to the lakes or in lower-lying sections should always be evaluated individually. Request flood zone verification for any specific property before closing.
- Walkout basement moisture: The rolling terrain that makes walkout basements possible also creates opportunities for water intrusion. During your inspection, pay close attention to the basement walls, floors, and any signs of previous water management (sump pumps, French drains, waterproofing coatings)
Tree maintenance: Mature trees are a major asset, but they also require maintenance. Large trees near the home may need periodic trimming or removal, which can be a significant expense
Pool assessment timing: If the pool is a major factor in your decision, try to visit during swim season (June through August) to see the community in its most active state
Schools
Schools in Firebrook
The school pipeline for Firebrook families is one of the strongest in the Fayette County Public Schools system. All three schools in the zone carry A-minus or A ratings, and the progression from elementary through high school is smooth — each school feeds naturally into the next.
Garden Springs Elementary School
Niche rating: A-
Enrollment: Approximately 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Notable: Garden Springs is a smaller elementary school by Fayette County standards, which translates to more individualized attention and a tighter community feel. The 12:1 student-teacher ratio is competitive with many private schools in the area. The school serves both Firebrook and the neighboring Garden Springs community, giving it a stable, family-oriented enrollment base
Enrollment: Approximately 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Notable: Garden Springs is a smaller elementary school by Fayette County standards, which translates to more individualized attention and a tighter community feel. The 12:1 student-teacher ratio is competitive with many private schools in the area. The school serves both Firebrook and the neighboring Garden Springs community, giving it a stable, family-oriented enrollment base
Beaumont Middle School
Niche rating: A
Notable: Over 20 student clubs and a strong athletics program that includes the major team sports plus cross country, cheerleading, and intramural options. The transition from Garden Springs Elementary to Beaumont Middle keeps Firebrook kids in familiar social circles — most of their elementary school friends end up at the same middle school, which reduces the anxiety that often comes with that switch
Notable: Over 20 student clubs and a strong athletics program that includes the major team sports plus cross country, cheerleading, and intramural options. The transition from Garden Springs Elementary to Beaumont Middle keeps Firebrook kids in familiar social circles — most of their elementary school friends end up at the same middle school, which reduces the anxiety that often comes with that switch
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Niche rating: A
Notable: 25 Advanced Placement courses — one of the largest AP offerings in the Fayette County system. Dunbar draws from several of Lexington's highest-performing feeder schools, which creates a competitive academic environment. For families who prioritize college preparation, Dunbar delivers. The school is also one of the more diverse high schools in the district, exposing students to a broader range of perspectives and backgrounds than what they experience in their neighborhood
The Firebrook school pipeline is a significant driver of property values in the community. A-rated schools at every level is not something you can take for granted in Lexington — or anywhere. When you buy in Firebrook, you are buying into one of the top three or four school zones in the city.
Notable: 25 Advanced Placement courses — one of the largest AP offerings in the Fayette County system. Dunbar draws from several of Lexington's highest-performing feeder schools, which creates a competitive academic environment. For families who prioritize college preparation, Dunbar delivers. The school is also one of the more diverse high schools in the district, exposing students to a broader range of perspectives and backgrounds than what they experience in their neighborhood
The Firebrook school pipeline is a significant driver of property values in the community. A-rated schools at every level is not something you can take for granted in Lexington — or anywhere. When you buy in Firebrook, you are buying into one of the top three or four school zones in the city.
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Firebrook Home-Buying FAQ
Homes in Firebrook range from the mid-$400s to over $1 million, with the median price sitting around $500,000. The wide range reflects the custom nature of the construction — smaller ramblers and older-phase homes anchor the lower end, while larger Colonial Revivals on premium lakeside lots push toward the top. Compared to other upscale neighborhoods in southwest Lexington, Firebrook offers a competitive entry point with strong long-term appreciation.
Fast. The average days on market in Firebrook is 10 days, compared to the national average of 55 days. Well-priced homes in good condition often receive multiple offers within the first week. If you are serious about buying in Firebrook, get pre-approved before you start looking and be prepared to make a decision quickly.
Firebrook is zoned for Garden Springs Elementary (A-), Beaumont Middle (A), and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (A). This is one of the strongest K-12 school pipelines in the Fayette County Public Schools system, with all three schools earning A-minus or higher ratings. The school zone is a major driver of demand and property values in the neighborhood.
Yes. Firebrook has a seasonal swimming pool that operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The pool includes a diving board and serves as the home base for the Firebrook Firefish, the neighborhood's youth swim team. The pool is managed by the HOA and is available to all residents during open hours.
Firebrook is less than 10 miles from downtown Lexington. The drive takes approximately 15 minutes outside of peak hours and 20 to 25 minutes during the morning rush (7:30 to 8:30 AM) via Harrodsburg Road. Man o' War Boulevard provides an alternative east-west route for commuters heading to other parts of the city.
Yes. The Firebrook HOA is active and manages the clubhouse, swimming pool, common areas, and maintenance standards for the neighborhood. Review the HOA documents for current fee amounts, rules, and any planned special assessments before making an offer.
No, and that is one of the most important things to know about this neighborhood. Firebrook homes are custom-built — each one was individually designed rather than selected from a production builder's catalog. This means you will see genuine architectural variety in the streetscape, and each home has a unique floor plan. It also means resale values tend to hold well because no two properties compete as direct substitutes.
Beyond the community pool and playground, Firebrook residents have easy access to Veterans Park (235+ acres with a 3.5-mile mountain bike trail, ball fields, and paved trails) and Jacobson Park (216 acres with fishing, pedal boats, dog park, basketball and volleyball courts, and multiple playgrounds). Both parks are a short drive from the neighborhood.
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