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271 E MAXWELL ST

LEXINGTON, KY 40508
0
Baths
8,682 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,586 (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.$290,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$290,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$290,000

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.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyFayette
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Lexington Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Harrison Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Lafayette High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

271 E Maxwell 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Fayette County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Fayette County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Aylesford Place

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 area8,682 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,245 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 271 E Maxwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAylesford PlaceLexington 40508Fayette County
Living areabigger than8,682 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac46% of homes68% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than198783% of homes73% of homes55% of homes

About 271 E Maxwell St

When did 271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY last sell?

271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY last sold on Nov 18, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY?

271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY has 8,682 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY built?

271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY?

271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY is assigned to Lexington Middle School (middle), rated D-; Harrison Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lafayette 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 271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY compare to other homes in Lexington 40508?

Among the 6,083 homes in Lexington 40508, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,682 ft² against a typical 1,245 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1987 against a typical 1934). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 271 E Maxwell St, Lexington, KY was $3,586. The county assessed it at $290,000.

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