For sale

Price cut: $25K (10/9)

$410,000

229 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014

4beds

1,724sqft

$2,931/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1898

4,356 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$238/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Magnificent workmanshipAnderson replacement windowsBeautiful woodworkStained glass windowsPocket doorsRookwood fireplacesFour bedrooms

A great opportunity to live in one of Covington's best neighborhoods. Built circa 1898 by an heir of the Wallace family, this home blends Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles with Victorian touches. Upon entering, you're immediately impressed by the magnificent workmanship, beautiful woodwork, pocket doors, stained-glass windows, and Rookwood fireplaces. This home offers four bedrooms and 1 ½ bathrooms; one bedroom currently serves as a walk-in closet. The 3rd floor offers additional opportunity for an office or craft space. The home also benefits from important updates, including Anderson replacement windows, a 200-amp electrical panel, copper box gutters and downspouts, and a recently roofed and painted exterior. Bring your dream to life: This home offers an exciting opportunity to design a kitchen tailored to your style, needs, and lifestyle. The same owner lovingly maintained the home for 42 years. Now it's your turn to fall in love with this home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Fireplace(s), Hardwood Floors
Level: Second
Area: 195
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Bedroom 2

Features: Hardwood Floors
Level: Second
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Bedroom 3

Description: Used as a walk in closet
Features: Hardwood Floors
Level: Second
Area: 108
Dimensions: 12 x 9

Bedroom 4

Features: Carpet Flooring
Level: Third
Area: 160
Dimensions: 16 x 10

Dining room

Description: Pocket Doors
Features: Fireplace(s), Hardwood Floors, See Remarks
Level: First
Area: 208
Dimensions: 16 x 13

Entry

Features: Closet(s), Wood Flooring
Level: First
Area: 144
Dimensions: 16 x 9

Kitchen

Features: Pantry, Hardwood Floors
Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 12 x 13

Living room

Description: Pocket Doors
Features: Wood Flooring
Level: First
Area: 192
Dimensions: 12 x 16

Office

Features: Carpet Flooring
Level: Third
Area: 105
Dimensions: 15 x 7

Other

Level: First
Area: 66
Dimensions: 11 x 6

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Storage, Butler's Pantry, Natural Woodwork
Doors: Pocket Door(s)
Windows: Double Hung
Attic: Storage
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: See Remarks, Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,500
Total interior livable area: 1,724 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath

Features

Levels: Three Or More
Stories: 3
Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
Exterior features: Private Yard
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood

Lot

Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Dimensions: 41 x 90
Features: Sloped
Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees

Details

Parcel number: 0553207008.00
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Historic
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

HardiPlank Type, Stucco
Foundation: Stone
Roof: See Remarks,Asphalt

Condition

Existing Structure
New construction: No
Year built: 1898

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: At Street, Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Wallace Woods

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Covington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $238/sqft
Tax assessed value: $265,100
Annual tax amount: $2,862
Date on market: 9/15/2026
Cumulative days on market: 26 days

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/9/2026	Price change	$410,000-5.7%$238/sqft
Source: NKMLS #646691 Report a problem
9/15/2026	Listed for sale	$435,000+21650%$252/sqft
Source: NKMLS #646691 Report a problem
8/1/1986	Sold	$2,000$1/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,862 -0.5%	$265,100
2024	$2,877 -1.3%	$265,100
2023	$2,913 -1.8%	$265,100
2022	$2,967 +77.6%	$265,100 +76.7%
2021	$1,670 -21.1%	$150,000
2020	$2,117	$150,000
2019	$2,117 +17.5%	$150,000
2018	$1,802	$150,000
2017	$1,802 -18.6%	$150,000
2015	$2,215 +0.6%	$150,000
2014	$2,201	$150,000
2013	$2,201	$150,000
2012	--	$150,000
2011	--	$150,000
2010	--	$150,000
2009	--	$150,000
2008	--	$150,000
2007	--	$150,000
2006	--	$150,000 +7.1%
2005	--	$140,000
2004	--	$140,000
2003	--	$140,000
2002	--	$140,000 +55.6%
2001	--	$90,000
2000	--	$90,000