Location, Location, Location in the heart of the Cov! The restaurants, shops, and bars are some of your neighbors here! This rehabbed cottage style home would make a perfect Airbnb! Renovations include all new flooring, new kitchen cabinets, new granite counter tops, new stainless steel electric range, dishwasher and microwave, new light fixtures, new vanity in the bathroom along with a beautiful, tiled tub/shower, some new siding, newer roof, new front door and back door, and the entire interior has been freshly painted. This one is ready to go! Laundry is located on the main level. Private backyard patio/courtyard area with no yardwork to maintain except what you choose to grow in the cute garden box. You'll love the Cov and this house too!
Sold for $167,000
Tax assessed value
$167,000
226 W 5th St, Covington, KY 41011
1beds
670sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$176,500 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$1,408 Estimated rent
Home value
$176,500
$161,000 - $194,000
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New granite counter topsNew light fixturesNew kitchen cabinetsNew vanityNewer roofNew sidingBack door
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Listed by:
Kelly Sparks 859-907-3495,
Keller Williams Realty Services
Bought with:
Camilyn Feliciano Diodonet, 282200
Keller Williams Realty Services
Source: NKMLS,MLS#: 620533
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Luxury Vinyl Flooring
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Planning Desk, Luxury Vinyl Flooring
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Laundry
- Features: Walk-Out Access, Luxury Vinyl Flooring
- Level: First
- Area: 21
- Dimensions: 7 x 3
Living room
- Features: Fireplace(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Luxury Vinyl Flooring
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Primary bath
- Features: Ceramic Tile Flooring, Tub With Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 11 x 5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Granite Counters, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Doors: Multi Panel Doors
- Windows: Vinyl Frames
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Inoperable
Interior area
- Total structure area: 670
- Total interior livable area: 670 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 50 x 21 x 6 x 43
Details
- Parcel number: 0542108026.00
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing Structure
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $167,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,213
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2024 | Sold | $167,000-1.7%$249/sqft |
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| 3/20/2024 | Pending sale | $169,900$254/sqft |
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| 3/15/2024 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$254/sqft |
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| 3/5/2024 | Price change | $174,900-2.3%$261/sqft |
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| 3/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $179,000$267/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Pending sale | $179,000$267/sqft |
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| 2/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $179,000+98.9%$267/sqft |
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| 1/22/2024 | Sold | $90,000+31.6%$134/sqft |
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| 3/5/2018 | Sold | $68,400+2.2%$102/sqft |
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| 1/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $66,900+85.8%$100/sqft |
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| 1/5/1998 | Sold | $36,000$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,213 +124.4% | $167,000 +122.7% |
| 2024 | $986 -1.3% | $75,000 |
| 2023 | $999 +0.8% | $75,000 |
| 2022 | $991 -5% | $75,000 +9.6% |
| 2021 | $1,043 -21.9% | $68,400 |
| 2020 | $1,337 | $68,400 |
| 2019 | $1,337 +118.1% | $68,400 +95.4% |
| 2018 | $613 | $35,000 +130.3% |
| 2017 | $613 -75.7% | $15,200 -79.7% |
| 2015 | $2,522 | $75,000 |
| 2014 | $2,522 +5.9% | $75,000 |
| 2013 | $2,382 | $75,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $75,000 +36.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $55,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $55,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $55,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $55,000 +48.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $37,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 41011
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10John G Carlisle Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Holmes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 1/10Holmes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John G. Carlisle Elementary
- Middle: Holmes Middle School
- High: Holmes Senior High
Source: NKMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Kentucky
- Kenton County
- Covington
- 41011
- 226 W 5th St
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