Public Remarks: Calling all investors and renovation enthusiasts! This 2-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a welcoming front porch. Ready for updates and improvements, the property provides a great opportunity to bring your vision to life and create something special. With plenty of potential throughout, this could be an exciting addition to an investment portfolio or your next renovation project. Bring your ideas and see the possibilities this property has to offer. Schedule your showing today!
Eastside Covington, located between Downtown Covington and Devou Park, is a historic and residential Covington neighborhood with hillside streets and river-view pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Madison Avenue corridor near 12th Street, where corner bars, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Rows of late-1800s Italianate and Queen Anne homes mix with tidy brick walk-ups and deep front porches. Braxton Brewing Company anchors local hangouts with taproom energy and community events. Nearby, the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center adds gallery-and-stage culture close to the Ohio River. Sidewalk routes lead toward MainStrasse Village and the Roebling Suspension Bridge for an urban-meets-neighborhood feel.
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Offer insights
1209 Garrard St · $164,900
$166K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $166K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
34 days
The average home goes pending in 12 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Electric range
Refrigerator
Full basement
Bonus room
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
No laundry details provided
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Vegetation: Other
Home design
Single family residence
Two levels
Built in 1909
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Sewer available
Water available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Large beautifully updated home blocks from Downtown Covington and minutes from Downtown Cincinnati. Fresh paint and all new carpet. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. First floor laundry. Quaint back yard fully fenced in perfect for entertaining. Brand new roof. Bonus room on the 3rd floor perfect for a home office or game room.
NKMLS #540244
Sep 11, 2020
Sold
$55,000
$34/sq ft
Jul 31, 2020
Listed
$55,000
$34/sq ft
Jul 31, 2020
Listing Removed
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Public Remarks
Modified Shotgun style house with 3 down, 2 up and laundry on main level by back door, which goes out to fenced yard. Large house with spacious rooms! This place has so much potential and is in a very accessible area! With mostly minor touches could be great for a first time buyer or add it to your portfolio as an investment property and make $$$! Bring us your offers, because sellers are motivated to sell! Buyer to verify schools, room sizes, and taxes.
NKMLS #446832
Oct 29, 2015
Sold
$42,000
$26/sq ft
Aug 13, 2015
Listed
$45,000
$28/sq ft
NKMLS #418367
Apr 6, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 6, 2013
Listed
$39,900
$25/sq ft
NKMLS #425769
Feb 28, 2014
Sold
$18,500
$12/sq ft
Nov 7, 2013
Listed
$22,000
$14/sq ft
NKMLS #412760
Apr 1, 2013
Listing Removed
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Sep 27, 2012
Listed
$59,900
$37/sq ft
NKMLS #401827
Mar 12, 2012
Listing Removed
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Oct 11, 2011
Listed
$49,900
$31/sq ft
NKMLS #391914
Aug 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Dec 6, 2010
Listed
$59,900
$37/sq ft
NKMLS #385086
Sep 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2010
Listed
$59,900
$37/sq ft
NKMLS #380039
Feb 23, 2010
Sold
$14,781
$9/sq ft
Dec 30, 2009
Listed
$12,900
$8/sq ft
NKMLS #378445
Dec 11, 2009
Listing Removed
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Oct 20, 2009
Listed
$29,900
$19/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 2003
Sold
$57,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,693 (+0.7%)
$10,000 + $128,200
$138,200
2024
$1,681 (−1.2%)
$5,000 + $120,000
$125,000
2023
$1,702 (+0.5%)
$5,000 + $120,000
$125,000
2022
$1,693 (+88.7%)
$5,000 + $120,000
$125,000
2021
$897 (+28.2%)
$5,000 + $120,000
$125,000
2020
$700 (−1.0%)
$2,000 + $53,000
$55,000
2019
$707 (−1.9%)
$2,000 + $40,000
$42,000
2018
$720 (−1.3%)
$2,000 + $40,000
$42,000
2017
$730 (+3.3%)
$3,000 + $39,000
$42,000
2016
$707 (+21.3%)
$3,000 + $39,000
$42,000
2014
$583
$3,000 + $30,300
$33,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
22 ft.
Lot depth
95 ft.
Lot size
2,090 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,600
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kenton County
APN
054-24-25-013.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
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Semi-Urban Residential District
The purpose of the Semi-Urban Residential district is to provide for renovation, incremental expansion, or new construction of contextually-sensitive single-family detached and attached, two-family, townhouse, and triplex/quadplex dwellings, along with allowances for small-scale neighborhood commercial uses, and to prevent or minimize vehicular access points from interrupting streetscapes and non-motorized mobility. Small to moderate levels of landscaping are present.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Museum / gallery
Post office
Park & open space
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Covington, KY • 41011
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70
49
54
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43
29
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May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
3.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1209 Garrard St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $170,000 and $252,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $170K to $252K.