Glendover is a serene, established suburban neighborhood just south of central Lexington, where mornings feel a little slower than the rest of the city. It's framed by Nicholasville Road and Tates Creek Road — two of the main south-Lexington thoroughfares — which means the quiet of the neighborhood comes with genuinely unbeatable convenience just outside it.
Most of Glendover took shape in the late 1950s, and it has aged into exactly the kind of settled, tree-lined neighborhood that era produces: mid-century homes on generous lots, mature landscaping, and streets that feel residential and calm. It's a longtime favorite for families and anyone who wants established suburban living without driving far for anything.
Glendover's roughly 536 homes date largely to the late 1950s, with a median build year around 1957. Single-family homes average about 2,515 square feet on lots of roughly a quarter-acre (median around 12,196 square feet) — comfortable, well-proportioned homes with the mature trees and established feel that come with a neighborhood this settled.
Character: Traditional mid-century suburban homes — single-family houses on real lots, many updated over the years, in a quiet residential setting. It's the kind of established neighborhood that holds its appeal across generations of buyers.
Convenience: This is Glendover's quiet superpower. Within a half-mile to a mile you have your pick of grocery stores — Trader Joe's, Kroger, Fresh Market, Good Foods Co-op — plus Fayette Mall and its 100-plus stores, the shops along Nicholasville Road, and the Southland Drive district with its Sunday summer farmers' market and longtime local spots. You get a peaceful street and everything you need minutes away.
Schools
Schools in Glendover
Glendover is served by Fayette County Public Schools, with assignments made by address. Before committing to a specific home, let's confirm its exact elementary, middle, and high school assignment together using the FCPS SchoolSite Locator.
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