$284,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,112 sqft
1116 Jonestown Lane, Lexington, KY 40517
Courtesy of United Real Estate Bluegrass
Listing data updated August 4, 2026
About the Neighborhood
Living in River Park
River Park is the south side's commuter sweet spot — tucked between New Circle Road and Man o' War Boulevard off Tates Creek Road, where ranch homes with real yards sit within walking distance of the neighborhood elementary school and park. For buyers priced out of the rest of south Lexington, this is the neighborhood that changes the conversation.
River Park filled in through the '70s and '80s between Lexington's inner and outer beltways, and it has stayed what it was built to be: an approachable neighborhood of ranches and townhomes on quiet streets. Its position — six miles up Tates Creek Road from downtown, minutes from both beltways — quietly became more valuable as the city grew around it.
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Neighborhood guide
Inside River Park
- River Park sits between New Circle Road and Man o' War Boulevard — the city's inner and outer loops — which makes getting anywhere in Lexington genuinely simple.
The daily rhythm is walkable: Millcreek Elementary and River Hill Park are inside the neighborhood, a shopping center covers groceries and quick meals close by, and when you want more, Fayette Mall and Hamburg Pavilion are each a short drive. Homes here are usually more affordable than the neighborhoods around them — that's the draw, and it's a real one. - Homes in the area: roughly 1,750, a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
Era: median year built around 1980.
Typical single-family size: about 1,382 square feet — compact and practical; townhomes run smaller.
Lots: median around 7,623 square feet.
Area figures above are as-published by homes.com's Lexington local guide (extracted August 2026) and describe the housing stock, not asking prices. What's for sale right now, and the current median, is the live count at the top of this page. - River Hill Park is the neighborhood's own green space, within walking distance of most streets.
The Tates Creek corridor adds more within a few minutes' drive — including Tates Creek Golf Course and its aquatic center — and Man o' War Boulevard puts the south side's bigger parks and trails in easy reach. - Downtown Lexington is about six miles up Tates Creek Road, and both beltways are at the neighborhood's edge — New Circle for the inner city, Man o' War for the south side's retail and restaurants.
Fayette Mall and Hamburg Pavilion are each a short drive. Few neighborhoods at this price point sit this close to both loops.
Schools
Schools in River Park
Assigned Schools
The typical path starts at Millcreek Elementary — right in the neighborhood — then Tates Creek Middle School, then Tates Creek High School (rated B by Niche, as reported by homes.com's local guide), whose new campus opened in 2022 and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors.
Nearby, A-rated Trinity Christian Academy is a private option from pre-K through high school.
Assignments vary block by block, so we verify by address before you write an offer.
Nearby, A-rated Trinity Christian Academy is a private option from pre-K through high school.
Assignments vary block by block, so we verify by address before you write an offer.
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Questions
River Park Home-Buying FAQ
Yes — it's one of south Lexington's most approachable entry points. Homes here usually cost less than the surrounding neighborhoods, the location between both beltways keeps commutes short, and the elementary school is walkable. The live listings above show what's available.
Mostly ranch-style homes from the '70s and '80s with yards, plus a meaningful share of townhomes — which makes it one of the few south-side neighborhoods with a genuine lower-maintenance option.
A shopping center sits at the neighborhood's edge for everyday needs, and Fayette Mall and Hamburg Pavilion — Lexington's two biggest retail districts — are each a short drive away.
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