229 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
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$410,000

Original price: $435,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,724 sqft

229 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1898
$238/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 229 Wallace Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Magnificent workmanshipAnderson replacement windowsBeautiful woodworkStained glass windowsPocket doorsRookwood fireplaces
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.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Damian Sells, (859) 653-0778
2 Rivers Realty LLC
Source: NKMLS, MLS#646691
Also Listed on NKMLS.

Home Details for 229 Wallace Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Solarium
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1724 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, WasherDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: See Remarks, GasHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double HungDoor: Pocket Door(s)
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreAccessibility: Accessible Full Bath
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: See Remarks AsphaltPatio / Porch: Covered, PorchVegetation: Fruit TreesExterior: Private YardFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: City Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: At Street, Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 24Days on Market: 29

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1898
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Historic
Building
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: Existing StructureParcel Number: 0553207008.00

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $410,000Price Per Sqft: $238

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: CovingtonCommunity: Wallace Woods
School Information
Elementary School: Sixth District ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Holmes Middle SchoolHigh School: Holmes Senior HighHigh School District: Covington Indep

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 646691

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2500 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 646691Attic: Storage

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What Locals Say about Covington

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  • 88% say there are sidewalks
  • 66% say there's holiday spirit
  • 55% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say it's quiet

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Khnf6nyf29
    "Dogs are walked, both on sidewalks and alley ways. Done barking dogs in neighborhood and a few coyotes. "
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  • Drew Woll
    "Close to almost anything in the Cincinnati area. If commute is a top priority this is the cheapest location with the shortest commute. I work 30 mins up north in Springdale which is a 25 mile drive. In 30 mins I could probably make it down to Williamstown, KY. South of MLK Street can be a bit unsafe just fyi."
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  • Reeds-fuzzier.0l
    "Nice area, very quiet, packages are safe outside.. however not a very minority friendly area. I've lived here for years, neighbors only began to speak/ look me in the face once they seen I had gotten a puppy. "
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  • Keli Simpson
    "The schools are not the greatest. The sixth district school has been completely remodeled and has air conditioning. There is an FC sponsored soccer pitch close,"
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  • Htibtani
    "I moved in Covington on year 2000 Started my business and purchase home raised my kids and I’m still here, I love my Covington."
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  • Asiago Lattimore
    "Probably the traffic sometimes lack of green space. There’s only 1 dog park and it’s near the northern west part of the city. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s safe to live in Kentucky. I enjoy that everything is around me and we have great parks to go to "
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  • Leanna
    "There's a new dog park right across from Larry's -great vibe neighborhood bar with food! The small dog community is starting to form and it's fun to run into your community friends out and about."
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  • Leanna
    "There's a new dog park that's becoming a great place to meet people and getting to know your neighbors."
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  • Trulia User
    "Yes it is very important for them to know everything about it they will know everything about it yes "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love Latonia I’ve lived here for 47 years Latonia is our home for my daughter and I We love the area I still run in to people I went to kindergarten with A lot is in walking distance "
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  • Trulia User
    "My mom lives here I visit her very frequently it’s not the nicest place since it’s a low income place people take advantage "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not much space for pets house are on hills, the streets are horrible and it’s a pain to get around in the winter season "
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  • Tim
    "LOVE IT I don’t have a dog. We have a pet rabbit, but all that does is make all the neighborhood dogs be quite affectionate. I think at least 75% of residence own a dog. 90% have a pet of some type"
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  • Marsha B.
    "We have the licking river historic community. Neighborly condo association., farmers market for the community. "
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  • Kelsie L.
    "There is few grassy spots on walks and the yard space is pretty limited in most areas in town. Great dogs parks nearby as well as devou park for hikes. "
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  • Jdt.714
    "Some areas are okay, many are sketchy. Not an area to walk alone at night. Petty crime is common. Many folks won’t clean up after their pets."
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  • Dena H.
    "Oktoberfest Maifest Dog costume parade. There used to be a festival every month during the summer and fall "
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  • Jmsmith1990
    "trustworthy group of individuals, left packages on our doorstep and none have disappeared. I have borrowed from neighbors and all have been very generous"
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  • Orlando W.
    "The neighborhood is a dog friendly area and people are very friendly. I like the area for that reason as well. When my grand babies come over I feel safe with them playing out side."
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  • Skloeker01
    "Schools are improving and there is a general sense of community that has developed strongly over the last 8 to 10 years."
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  • Debra H.
    "there are 4 buses that I can take to get downtown so if I miss one there are 3 others I can take. it gets me where I need to go"
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  • Alicia H.
    "Alot of events in the main Strauss area threw out the year. It's known as a German town. Food pubs year around. then festivals Mardi gras ect. It's a beautiful city. any day of the year just for a walk by the river for the view "
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  • Aaron.henderson33
    "My neighborhood has a great community feel. It’s safe and convenient but still secluded enough to feel private"
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  • Charles H.
    "All kinds of events put on by the Mainstrasse council during the holidays. Halloween costume contest and animal parades, tree lightings etc"
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  • Donna
    "Street parties in main Strauss are always fun and family friendly. We’re also close to other towns who throw events. "
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  • Shelli.rowland
    "I’ve lived here for 10 yrs. we live in the oldest settlement in Covington. The neighbors are kind and we have a great walking neighborhood. "
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  • TJ
    "It’s been very enjoyable. The neighborhood is quiet and the area is well kept. I have been here for a year and so far so good."
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  • Lacie H.
    "It’s home to me! I’ve grown up here. The community sticks together, we are one big family. I’m safe here. Positive out-ways the negative."
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  • Jessezetko
    "great access to TANK services, bus stop around every corner. Uber and Lyft is everywhere for people who can't or don't drive. Not any bad traffic besides when there are crashes on Madison."
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  • Dan M.
    "A quick and easy access to 75, 71, 74, and 275. The perfect in between location! Downtown is only an 8 minute drive. Uber and Lyft rides downtown are on average about $12. "
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  • Rob B.
    "There are lots of families moving into the city and the parks and restaurants are wonderful. The city is actively working to improve life for the city’s residents. "
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  • Daisy W.
    "German heritage, gentrification, goetta fest, may fest, Madison theater, garden tours, biking and walking to work!"
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Market trends in Covington

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$227K
$3.4KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$169
$1MoM
Available listings
191
16MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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$195,500
04/27/26
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0.23
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$200,000
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0.25
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$207,900
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$254,900
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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
231 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.01
$332,400
4
3
2,190
Off Market
227 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.01
$481,700
3
2
2,900
Off Market
2205 Sterrett Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.02
$297,300
3
2
919
Off Market
225 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.02
$248,200
4
2
2,403
Off Market
233 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.02
$463,900
5
3.5
2,900
Off Market
2207 Sterrett Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.02
$259,100
3
2
1,628
Off Market
221 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.03
$364,800
4
2
2,074
Off Market
2209 Sterrett Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.03
$242,200
2
2
1,452
Off Market
687 Sterrett Ave #2, Covington, KY 41014
0.03
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
2204 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41014
0.03
$327,200
5
2
2,400
Off Market
2211 Sterrett Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.03
$256,000
4
2
2,180
Off Market
219 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$590,200
6
4
1,537
Off Market
2206-8 Greenup St, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$480,400
8
4
4,741
Off Market
226 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$412,200
4
3.5
2,376
Off Market
224 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$545,500
5
4
3,375
Off Market
401 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$393,800
4
2
2,622
Off Market
328 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$474,100
3
2
3,607
Off Market
2213 Sterrett Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$246,800
3
2
1,720
Off Market
220 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014
0.04
$712,400
5
3.5
4,688
Off Market
220-222 WALLACE AVE, COVINGTON , KY 41014
0.04
-
5
4
4,688
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 9, 2026
Source: NKMLS #646691
PriceChange
$410,000
Price decreased by 6%
Sep 15, 2026
Source: NKMLS #646691
Listed For Sale
$435,000
Aug 1, 1986
Source: N/A
Sold
$2,000

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Agent Phone: (859) 653-0778
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Frequently asked questions about 229 Wallace Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 229 Wallace Ave?
    Based on a $410,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 229 Wallace Ave in Covington, KY is approximately $2,705 (about $2,299 principal & interest, $331 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 229 Wallace Ave compare to homes in Covington?
    229 Wallace Ave in Covington, KY is listed at $410,000, about 81% above the $227K median sale price in Covington.
  • What do residents say about Covington?
    Residents describe Covington, KY as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Covington, KY.
  • What are the closest schools to 229 Wallace Ave?
    The closest schools to 229 Wallace Ave in Covington, KY are Holmes High School (rated 1/10), Holmes Middle School (rated 3/10), Sixth District Elementary School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 229 Wallace Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 229 Wallace Ave in Covington, KY has air conditioning.
  • Does 229 Wallace Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 229 Wallace Ave in Covington, KY has in-unit laundry.
229 Wallace Ave, Covington, KY 41014 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,724 sqft single-family home built in 1898. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NKMLS on Sep 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 646691.