Andover
Updated September 2026
Andover at a Glance
- Trash and recycling days
- Tuesday and Friday, depending on your block. Look up your address on the trash pickup map.
- Council districts
- Districts 6 and 7, depending on your block. District 6 is represented by Lisa Higgins-Hord and district 7 by Joseph Hale. Find your exact district by address.
- Zip code
- 40509
About Andover
The Andover area in southeast Lexington isn't one single neighborhood. It's a cluster of six or more subdivisions that share the Andover name and a common origin: they were all developed in the late 1980s and 1990s around a private 18-hole golf and country club. Andover Hills, Andover Forest, and several other Andover-named subdivisions make up the area, each with its own homeowners' association and slightly different boundaries. The whole cluster sits south of Todds Road in southeast Lexington, roughly between Man O' War Boulevard and Hamburg, with Hays Boulevard, Pleasant Ridge Drive, and Jacobson Park forming the outer edges of various sections. The area is known for large single-family homes, mature landscaping, and quick access to Hamburg shopping, Man O' War Boulevard, and I-75. These are the kinds of details that matter more than first-time movers usually realize. If you're considering Andover, knowing which specific Andover subdivision you're looking at matters more than you'd think. The most distinctive thing about Andover is what happened to the golf course at its center. The Andover Golf and Country Club opened in 1990, designed by Clyde Johnston as an 18-hole championship course covering 145 acres that wove through the surrounding neighborhoods. It anchored the entire area for nearly three decades. In February 2017, the country club went bankrupt and closed. Whitaker Bank, which held the mortgage, bought it at auction for $2.95 million. The closure left more than 1,500 surrounding homeowners wondering what would happen to the green space that gave their neighborhood its character. In 2018, the answer came from the neighborhoods themselves. Six Andover-area homeowners' associations pooled their resources and purchased the golf course property from Whitaker Bank for $3.15 million. They now collectively own and maintain the 145 acres as community green space and walking trails. The course is no longer a golf course, but it's still there, and it's still owned by the people who live around it. As of 2025, a Lexington developer (Anderson Communities) has filed an application to re-open the former clubhouse as a restaurant and build 88 townhouses on 19 acres of the property. The neighborhood associations will continue to own the remaining 145 acres as green space.
Neighborhoods within Andover
Andover Hills
The Andover subdivision bounded by Todds Road on the east, Hays Boulevard on the south, Jacobson Park on the west and Mapleleaf Park on the north. It is mostly large single-family brick homes, with a group of townhomes added in the 1990s. Its neighborhood association passed from the developer to the homeowners in 1995.
Andover Forest
A deed-restricted subdivision of 481 members with its own homeowners association at andoverforest.org. Its boundaries run from Man O' War Boulevard on the north to Pleasant Ridge Drive on the east and McFarland Lane on the south, with the Brighton East bike path, built on former railroad tracks, along the north edge.
Villas and townhome sections
Besides the two large subdivisions, LFUCG's neighborhood association layer lists several smaller Andover communities: Villas at Andover, Andover Club Villas, Creekside at Andover, and three separate Golf Townhomes at Andover associations. These are townhome and villa developments sitting inside or beside the larger sections, each with its own board and its own dues.
What's Nearby
The Andover area's location next to Hamburg gives residents quick walkable or short-drive access to one of Lexington's biggest retail and dining corridors. You'll be just minutes from chain dining options like Carrabba's Italian Grill (get their Calamari), Bonefish Grill (one of my favorite restaurants in Lexington), and Lexington's only Johnny Carino's location. For retail you're very close to Costco, Meijer, and Cabela's. Kroger on Richmond Road is not far either. Hamburg Pavilion, with 75 stores across nearly a million square feet of retail, is just to the north. Major destinations include big-box retailers, restaurants, movie theaters, and entertainment options. Jacobson Park sits to the west of Andover Hills. It's a Lexington Parks and Recreation property with a lake, walking trails, picnic areas, and recreational facilities. It's a short walk from much of Andover Hills. If you move to this area, attend Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park. They show movies outside during the summer. Bring blankets, camping chairs, and food, and you're set for a good night under the stars. I'd much rather do this than go to a theater.
Annual Events
Andover's closest public events are at Jacobson Park, which touches Andover Hills, and a few minutes up Man o' War at Hamburg.
Earth Day at Jacobson Park
The weekend nearest Earth Day (2026: Apr 25 seedling giveaway, 10 to 1; Apr 26 volunteer workday)
Jacobson Park Shelter 6, 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Rd
Free tree seedlings to take home and plant, plus a park workday. Free.
Event detailsYappy Hour at Jacobson Park
One evening a year, usually late May (2026: May 27)
Jacobson Park dog park
The city's rotating dog-park social with food trucks and music. Free.
Event detailsFriday Flicks at Jacobson Park
Three Fridays in June plus one in August, activities at 7, movie at dark (2026: Jun 5, 12, 26, Aug 7)
Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Rd
Free outdoor family movies at the park next door.
Event detailsEastside Library seasonal events
Summer reading kickoff the first week of June (2026: Jun 3, 5 pm); Boo Bash in late October (2025: Oct 22)
Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr, about five minutes away
The branch's two family days a year, plus free weekday summer lunches for kids. Free.
Event detailsBluegrass Farmers Market at Hamburg
Saturdays 9 to 2 and Tuesdays 2 to 5, April through October
Liquor Barn Hamburg lot, 1837 Plaudit Pl, about six minutes up Man o' War
The nearest producer-only farmers market. Free.
Event detailsA free monthly 5K at Hamburg
Second Saturday of every month, 7:30 am
Hamburg, six to seven minutes away
A free standing date every month in the neighborhood next door.
See the Hamburg guide
Santa at Hamburg Pavilion runs weekends from late November, and Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park is about 20 minutes up I-75.
Dates are the most recent published as of September 2026; check the organizer before you go.
Highlights
- Six Andover-area subdivisions in southeast Lexington
- Former Andover Golf and Country Club property now community green space
- Walking distance to Hamburg shopping
- Easy access to Man O' War Boulevard and I-75
- Henry Clay High School zone
Amenities
Cost of Living
Andover area home prices have climbed in recent years. As of 2026, larger single-family homes in the Andover subdivisions typically run $400,000 to $800,000, with some properties at the higher end exceeding $1 million. Andover Forest median listing prices have been tracking around $638,000 based on recent sales data. Townhomes and smaller properties run lower. For context, Andover prices run substantially higher than Masterson Station ($200,000 to $400,000), but in a similar range to fully renovated historic homes in Bell Court.
Schools
School zoning varies by which Andover subdivision a home is in. Most Andover-area subdivisions feed into Henry Clay High School. Elementary and middle school zoning differs more: Andover Hills: Athens Chilesburg Elementary, Edythe J. Hayes Middle, Henry Clay High. Andover Forest: Liberty Elementary or Athens Chilesburg Elementary, Edythe J. Hayes Middle or Crawford Middle, Henry Clay High. School zoning can vary block by block in the Andover area, so look up your exact schools with the FCPS SchoolSite Locator.
Andover FAQ
Is Andover one neighborhood?
No. Andover is a cluster of six or more subdivisions in southeast Lexington that share the name and a common origin: they were developed in the late 1980s and 1990s around a private 18-hole golf and country club. Which specific Andover subdivision an address sits in changes its homeowners association, and sometimes its schools and its collection day.
What subdivisions are in Andover?
Andover Hills and Andover Forest are the two large named subdivisions, each with its own association. LFUCG's neighborhood association layer also lists Villas at Andover, Andover Club Villas, Creekside at Andover and three separate Golf Townhomes at Andover associations.
What zip code is Andover in Lexington, KY?
40509.
What happened to the Andover golf course?
The Andover Golf and Country Club opened in 1990 and closed in February 2017 after going bankrupt. Whitaker Bank bought it at auction for $2.95 million, and in 2018 six Andover-area homeowners associations pooled their resources and bought the 145 acres for $3.15 million. They own and maintain it as community green space and walking trails today.
Which schools serve Andover?
Most Andover subdivisions feed into Henry Clay High School. Elementary and middle zoning differs by subdivision, so check an exact address with the FCPS SchoolSite Locator.