The price stated on this property is the assessed tax value (as a guideline). This property is being sold at public auction on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Auction begins at 6:00 p. m. (Real estate to sell at 6:00 p. m. ). This property may sell for more or less than the assessed value, depending on the outcome of the auction bidding. Beautiful 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Original 1852 Covington Homestead in Aboite Township 4,880 SF | 4.82 Acres | 4-Car Attached Garage w/ 2 BR 1 BA In-Law Suite | Paved Full Circle Drive | Barn | Enclosed Porch A highly sought-after southwest location, minutes away from Homestead High School, Summit Middle School, and Aboite Elementary School. Just a short drive to Covington Plaza. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of amenities that include gyms, churches, restaurants, banks, and much more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1852Year Built
4.82 acresLot Size
$139Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Timothy McCulloch• Scheerer McCulloch Real Estate
Bought with Nanette Minnick• Mike Thomas Assoc., Inc
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.82 Acres
Year renovated
1852
Sq. Ft.
4,880
Year built
1852
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allen County
APN
021113127001000075
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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AOD
Low Intensity Residential District
The Low Intensity Residential district is intended to create areas for both low intensity residential and agricultural uses. The purpose of this district is to allow for the continuation of agricultural land uses while also allowing low intensity residential development and certain additional uses where adequate infrastructure is available.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Jan 23, 2024 • Final
Heating - residential
Replace the furnace.
HVAC
Jun 12, 2021 • Final
Building - residential
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Heated Garage, Garage, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Built-in Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, None, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Stone, Brick
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 14
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Fencing: None
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,880
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions: 791 x 442 x 168 x 158 x 167 x 161 x 150 x 201
Lot Size Acres: 4.82
Zoning: Unknown
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,581.38
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: MSD of Southwest Allen Cnty
Elementary School: Haverhill
Middle Or Junior School: Summit
High School: Homestead
Location Information
Directions: Start out going southwest on W Jefferson Blvd toward Apple Glen Blvd. Turn slight right onto Covington Rd. Property will be on the left.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,880
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1852
Year Renovated: 1852
County: Allen County
APN: 021113127001000075
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upstate Alliance of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Haverhill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Summit Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Homestead Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$647,000 – $783,000
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