Woodward Heights (Lexington: apartment, houses, neighborhoods)

[faithfulfriend]

We are a single couple in our mid-thirties that is moving to Lexington this fall. We found an apartment that we really like in a historic building in Woodward Heights. We are coming from a large urban city and enjoy the benefits of living downtown. Anyone with any pros or cons to living in this neighborhood?

[lexingtongal]

If you like urban living this is a good fit. What street is it on? I know several young couples that live on Merino and they love it.

[faithfulfriend]

It's on Madison. I'm going to be working on the north side of Lexington, so the commute would be great from here as well. I really like this little neighborhood.

[lexingtongal]

I think it will be fine. Good luck with your decision.

[LEXpert]

That is a nice area, but be sure you get it at the best price you can if you are buying it. I have seen many houses sit on the market forever (even more than the usual forever). It is a wonderful street/area, but there is a very limited pool of buyers. Use that to your advantage and be prepared to wait for a very specific buyer when it is your turn to play seller.

[CraigCreek]

Houses are beautiful old Victorians, many of which have undergone extensive restoration in recent years. Traffic is quite heavy on bordering Maxwell Avenue and High Street; far less on the side streets. This is a smallish area, very convenient to downtown, but close to much poorer neighborhoods which may not be so safe.

It's also adjacent to Rupp Arena - expect huge crowds and heavy traffic during basketball season and during popular concerts and other events.