Charming Cottage Near MainStrasse Village
This cozy historic home with modern updates is centrally located in the heart of Covington, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati and only three blocks from the restaurants, entertainment, and shopping of MainStrasse Village.
Beautifully updated throughout, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features brand-new flooring throughout, fresh paint, updated bathrooms with new vanities and bathtub/shower, plus new kitchen countertops and sink. The home also includes a brand-new washer and dryer, NEW central air for year-round comfort, a dishwasher, new oven, and refrigerator.
At approximately 900 square feet, the layout feels spacious and inviting, offering easy one-floor living with just a few steps up to the side deck. Outside, enjoy a small, fenced yard with minimal yard upkeep and a gated patio deck, perfect for morning coffee, reading, or relaxing in the evening breeze.
One of the standout features of this property is the RARE off-street parking with private parking pad access off Philadelphia Street along with a RARE fenced yard for the MainStrasse area. Full of personality, and ready to make it your own. Welcome Home!
Pet friendly:
Small dogs, and cats welcome.
Limit 2 pets
Just steps away:
Nearby dog park only a few hundred feet away
Larry's Corner Club a cozy neighborhood favorite with food, drinks, games, and local
character
MainStrasse Village restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and nightlife
Available immediately. Please beware of scams, there is a fake copy cat ad on Craigslist.
Renter pays all utilities
2 small animals maximum
No smoking or vaping inside
Sold for $120,000
$120,000
817 Perry St, Covington, KY 41011
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$186,000 Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$1,751 Estimated rent
Home value
$186,000
$160,000 - $216,000
$1,751/mo
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Fresh paintBrand-new flooring throughoutEasy one-floor livingSide deckBrand-new washer and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Fenced In, Heating system: Forced Air, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 040441300900
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,850
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,177
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Date available: 05/29/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Sold | $120,000+650%$133/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Listing removed | $1,850$2/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $1,850-5.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $1,950-4.9%$2/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $2,050-4.7%$2/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,150+186.7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/30/2012 | Listing removed | $750$1/sqft |
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| 10/10/2012 | Listed for rent | $750$1/sqft |
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| 4/22/2004 | Sold | $16,000-52%$18/sqft |
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| 12/30/2003 | Sold | $33,334-32%$37/sqft |
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| 12/6/2000 | Sold | $49,000+226.7%$54/sqft |
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| 9/8/1997 | Sold | $15,000$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,177 +0.8% | $88,800 |
| 2024 | $1,168 -1.3% | $88,800 |
| 2023 | $1,183 +0.8% | $88,800 |
| 2022 | $1,173 +53.8% | $88,800 +77.6% |
| 2021 | $763 -23.5% | $50,000 |
| 2020 | $997 | $50,000 |
| 2019 | $997 +18.2% | $50,000 |
| 2018 | $843 | $50,000 |
| 2017 | $843 -21% | $50,000 |
| 2015 | $1,068 | $50,000 |
| 2014 | $1,068 +6.9% | $50,000 |
| 2013 | $999 | $50,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $50,000 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,000 +122.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $22,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 41011
Nearby homes
- $48,5002 bd1 ba1.2k sqft819 Perry St, Covington, KY 41011Off Market
- $296,2003 bd2 ba2.1k sqft814 Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011Off Market
- $--1 bd1 ba900 sqft814 Philadelphia St #1, Covington, KY 41011Off Market

- $327,5003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft821 Perry St, Covington, KY 41011Sold
- $158,7002 bd1 ba1k sqft824 Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011Off Market
- $132,5002 bd2 ba1.3k sqft811 Perry St, Covington, KY 41011Off Market
- $9,0001,306 Square Feet812 Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011Off Market
- $191,8002 bd2 ba1.6k sqft826 Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10John G Carlisle Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Holmes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Holmes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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- Kentucky
- Kenton County
- Covington
- 41011
- 817 Perry St