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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $49,000 on Oct 26, 2000

173 E SIXTH ST

LEXINGTON, KY 40508
2
Baths
2,358 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$49,000 · Oct 26, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,279 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$103,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
84
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
22
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyFayette
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lexington Traditional Magnet SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
William Wells Brown Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Frederick Douglass High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Fayette County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 40508These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.170
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,928
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,741 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,436
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

173 E Sixth St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Lexington 40508
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Fayette County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Fayette County

How it measures up in Lexington 40508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lexington 40508.

Living area2,358 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,239 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 173 E Sixth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Upper StreetLexington 40508Fayette County
Living areabigger than2,358 ft²80% of homes84% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac72% of homes60% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than195167% of homes59% of homes13% of homes

About 173 E Sixth St

When did 173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY last sell?

173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY last sold on Oct 26, 2000 for $49,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY?

173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY has 2 bathrooms, 2,358 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY built?

173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY?

173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY is assigned to Lexington Traditional Magnet School (middle), rated C+; William Wells Brown Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Frederick Douglass High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Fayette County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY compare to other homes in Lexington 40508?

Among the 6,083 homes in Lexington 40508, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,358 ft² against a typical 1,239 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1951 against a typical 1935). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 173 E Sixth St, Lexington, KY was $1,279. The county assessed it at $103,400.

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