8340 Rakestraw Rd
Covington, OH 45318
4 Beds
1 Bath
4 Beds
1 Bath
(on 2.01 acres)
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
2.01 acres
About this House
Beautiful 2-Acre Wooded Property - Live Auction on Tuesday, December 10 at Noon
Discover this serene 2-acre wooded property just outside Covington, Ohio, being sold at a LIVE AUCTION on Tuesday, December 10 at noon to settle an estate. The modular home, with two additions, offers a total of 1,752 sq ft of living space. Inside, you'll find four bedrooms and one full bath, providing ample space for a family or a spacious country retreat.
The property features two large connected barns with concrete floors, totaling over 1,900 sq ft—perfect for workshops, storage, or agricultural use. Additionally, a small pond with a deck adds to the unique charm of this property.
While the home is in need of a complete renovation, the structure is in good condition. The property does not have a well or water source, and the interior does not have HVAC or a kitchen. But, with the right vision and updates, this property has the potential to become the perfect country home where you can enjoy the tranquility of nature.
The public open house is Monday, November 25 from 12 - 3 pm.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to create your dream home in a picturesque setting. Join us at the live auction and envision the possibilities that await.
AUCTION INFORMATION
This property will sell to the high bidder on Tuesday, December 10 at noon after a minimum opening bid of ONLY $90,000 (Miami County appraised value is $179,000)! 10% Buyer's Premium in effect. AUCTION DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 at NOON EST at the property. Buyer's Agents welcome, but you must submit an Agency Disclosure prior to auction. Auction winner must close within 30 days. Please have cash or financing completed before bidding. A $9,000 deposit is due the day of the auction. The auction is presented by Taylor Legacy Auctions. The brokerage is Garden Gate Realty of Troy, Ohio with closing at PK Title in Troy, Ohio. More details and a bidders packet will be available at Taylor Legacy Auctions.
Discover this serene 2-acre wooded property just outside Covington, Ohio, being sold at a LIVE AUCTION on Tuesday, December 10 at noon to settle an estate. The modular home, with two additions, offers a total of 1,752 sq ft of living space. Inside, you'll find four bedrooms and one full bath, providing ample space for a family or a spacious country retreat.
The property features two large connected barns with concrete floors, totaling over 1,900 sq ft—perfect for workshops, storage, or agricultural use. Additionally, a small pond with a deck adds to the unique charm of this property.
While the home is in need of a complete renovation, the structure is in good condition. The property does not have a well or water source, and the interior does not have HVAC or a kitchen. But, with the right vision and updates, this property has the potential to become the perfect country home where you can enjoy the tranquility of nature.
The public open house is Monday, November 25 from 12 - 3 pm.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to create your dream home in a picturesque setting. Join us at the live auction and envision the possibilities that await.
AUCTION INFORMATION
This property will sell to the high bidder on Tuesday, December 10 at noon after a minimum opening bid of ONLY $90,000 (Miami County appraised value is $179,000)! 10% Buyer's Premium in effect. AUCTION DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 at NOON EST at the property. Buyer's Agents welcome, but you must submit an Agency Disclosure prior to auction. Auction winner must close within 30 days. Please have cash or financing completed before bidding. A $9,000 deposit is due the day of the auction. The auction is presented by Taylor Legacy Auctions. The brokerage is Garden Gate Realty of Troy, Ohio with closing at PK Title in Troy, Ohio. More details and a bidders packet will be available at Taylor Legacy Auctions.
8340 Rakestraw Rd, Covington, OH 45318 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $121,000 on Mar 31, 2025 (34% above the $90,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $166,800, with a rent estimate of $1,704/month.
Home Details for 8340 Rakestraw Rd
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1 |
Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: One |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Barn |
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Year Built Year Built: 1997 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Other |
Property Information Parcel Number: H17019100 |
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Price List Price: $90,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Dec 10 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Covington |
School Information Elementary School District: CovingtonJr High / Middle School District: CovingtonHigh School District: Covington |
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Association for this Listing: Dayton Area Board of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 2.0086 Acres |
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Special Conditions: Auction |
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Mls Number: 923441Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (937) 335-2522Universal Property Id: US-39109-N-H17019100-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Gregory Taylor, (937) 335-2522
Garden Gate Realty Inc.
Jerry L Stichter, (937) 216-9878
Garden Gate Realty Inc.
Bought with: Test Member, (937) 223-0900, Test Office
Originating MLS: Dayton Area Board of REALTORS
Source: DABR MLS, MLS#923441
Price History for 8340 Rakestraw Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/31/2025 | $121,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/10/2024 | $110,000 | Sold | DABR MLS #923441 |
| 03/08/1999 | $3,725 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Covington
Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,353 |
| Assessment | $216,900 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 8340 Rakestraw Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.52 | Single-Family Home | $375,000 | 09/10/25 | 4 | 2 | 2,000 | |
1.45 | Single-Family Home | $190,000 | 08/15/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,453 | |
1.52 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 06/26/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,446 | |
1.39 | Single-Family Home | $405,000 | 11/21/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,261 | |
1.04 | Single-Family Home | $630,000 | 03/20/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,214 | |
1.62 | Single-Family Home | $365,000 | 05/04/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,760 | |
1.16 | Single-Family Home | $450,000 | 01/30/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,288 | |
2.23 | Single-Family Home | $140,000 | 05/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 2,048 | |
1.81 | Single-Family Home | $432,000 | 07/25/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 8340 Rakestraw Rd.
- Covington Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 376 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageCovington elementary I live the school & town ! Wouldn't change nothin here! Go buuccs we love u!Parent Review12y ago - Covington High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 180 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Covington Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 175 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AParent Review17y ago 
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What Locals Say about Covington
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100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say there's holiday spirit
83 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
75 % Say it's quiet
73 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say kids play outside
70 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say it's dog friendly
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say there's wildlife
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say there are community events
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