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Single-familyProperty Type
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Gabriella DeAngelis• Coldwell Banker Realty FM
Bought with Gabriella DeAngelis• Coldwell Banker Realty FM
3 room cottage offers 1 bedroom, front porch, fenced back yard, and is conveniently located to schools. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property. Purchase this property for as little as 5% down. This property is approved for Homepath Financing & Renovation Financing.
NKMLS #422626
Oct 25, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 2, 2013
Listed
$23,900
$30/sq ft
NKMLS #319219
Jun 14, 2006
Sold
$40,200
$51/sq ft
Oct 4, 2005
Listed
$45,000
$57/sq ft
NKMLS #302330
Aug 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 2004
Listed
$53,900
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 29, 1987
Sold
$15,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,953 (+13.6%)
$10,000 + $135,000
$145,000
2024
$1,720 (+54.3%)
$5,000 + $140,000
$145,000
2023
$1,114 (+0.3%)
$5,000 + $123,000
$128,000
2022
$1,111 (+48.5%)
$5,000 + $75,000
$80,000
2021
$748 (+0.5%)
$5,000 + $75,000
$80,000
2020
$744 (−1.0%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2019
$752 (−1.9%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2018
$767 (−1.3%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2017
$777 (+198.8%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2016
$260 (−1.5%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2014
$264
$5,000 + $8,000
$13,000
Tax history for 1915 Howell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,953 (+13.6%)
$10,000 + $135,000
$145,000
2024
$1,720 (+54.3%)
$5,000 + $140,000
$145,000
2023
$1,114 (+0.3%)
$5,000 + $123,000
$128,000
2022
$1,111 (+48.5%)
$5,000 + $75,000
$80,000
2021
$748 (+0.5%)
$5,000 + $75,000
$80,000
2020
$744 (−1.0%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2019
$752 (−1.9%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2018
$767 (−1.3%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2017
$777 (+198.8%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2016
$260 (−1.5%)
$5,000 + $40,000
$45,000
2014
$264
$5,000 + $8,000
$13,000
*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
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
784
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kenton County
APN
055-12-08-016.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SU
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features: Pantry, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Electric Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Room Information 1
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room Information 2
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room Length: 15.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room Information 3
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Length: 14.00
Room Width: 13.00
Exterior
Building Information
Levels: One
Structure Type: House
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Building Area Total: 0.0
Exterior Features
Wood Frames
Partial
Composition, Shingle
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Features
Property Condition: Existing Structure
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Land Information
Foundation Details: Stone
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 2,614
Lot Size Dimensions: irreg
Lot Size Area: 0.06
Lot Size Acres: 0.06
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Holmes Middle School
Elementary School: Glenn O. Swing Elementary
High School District: Covington Indep
High School: Holmes Senior High
Location Information
Directions: I-75 South, Exit 191 towards Covington, Keep right on Pike St to 12th St, Keep right toward MLK Jr. Blv, Left on W 12th St., Rt on Holman Ave, Rt on W 19th St, Left on Howell St.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 784
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Kenton County
APN: 055-12-08-016.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glenn O Swing Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Holmes Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Holmes High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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 102° 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 • 41014
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$131,000 – $158,000
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