$990,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,320 sqft
350 New Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Courtesy of Rector Hayden Realtors
Listing data updated July 26, 2026
About the Neighborhood
Living in Gratz Park
Gratz Park is, quite literally, a step back in time — one of Lexington's original neighborhoods, a designated historic district built around a city park right in the heart of downtown. Large, preserved historic residences surround the green, the streets are shaded by hundred-year-old oaks, and the Lexington skyline rises just beyond. It is bordered by Transylvania University and sits steps from downtown's dining and culture, yet stays remarkably quiet.
Few addresses in Kentucky carry this much history. Gratz Park looks much as it did in the 1800s, and that's the point — the park itself hosts picnics, weddings, and art fairs, and the surrounding homes are among the most architecturally significant in the city. You're within walking distance of the Mary Todd Lincoln House, Henry Clay's law office, the Lexington Opera House, and Rupp Arena. For the right buyer, this isn't just a home; it's stewardship of a piece of Lexington.
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Inside Gratz Park
- Gratz Park is a small, tightly held district — only around 43 homes — and most date to the turn of the twentieth century, with a median build year near 1900. These are substantial historic residences, averaging roughly 3,000 square feet, on the compact urban lots typical of a downtown neighborhood (a median lot around 3,920 square feet). Federal-style architecture is a signature of the area.
- Architectural styles: Federal and other early-American styles define Gratz Park, many homes meticulously preserved with original detail. This is a National-caliber historic streetscape, not a collection of renovations dressed up to look old.
The setting: The neighborhood is built around its namesake park — a true town green used for weddings, art fairs, and photo shoots — and shaded by century-old oaks. Despite sitting in the center of downtown, the surrounding buildings keep it quiet.
Walkability: Almost everything is on foot — downtown restaurants and shops, Transylvania University, the Mary Todd Lincoln House, Henry Clay's law office, the Opera House, and Rupp Arena. Few Lexington neighborhoods put this much within a short walk.
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Gratz Park 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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