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Latonia-Rosedale

Latonia-Rosedale

$170,229 Average Value
$160 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Competitive home prices and walkability in the Latonia area

Once its own city, Latonia is now a walkable, historic Covington community known for its old Rust Belt industry town aesthetic and competitive home prices. Latonia-Rosedale is the mostly residential section on the east side, overlooking the Twin Oaks golf course and the Licking River. “It’s a blue-collar, working-class neighborhood,” says Jenny Drumm, a Coldwell Banker Realtor with over five years of experience. She says the unique mom-and-pop shops and restaurants in the area draw a combination of first-time homebuyers and investors looking to capitalize on the neighborhood’s lower home prices.

Competitively priced single-family cottages, bungalows and more

Shotgun cottages, Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals and Prairie-style homes are common, and many have wide front porches. Front yards here are narrow and typically sloped, but usually wider than those in neighborhoods closer to downtown. Sycamores, box elders and black walnut trees shade backyards and sidewalks. Homes on Glenn Avenue and Huntington Avenue overlook active train tracks, but noise from the slow-moving locomotives isn’t a major concern. Prices start under $100,000 and rise to about $255,000. Latonia-Rosedale’s median, just over $160,000, is below the city median of about $250,000.

The Licking River and Banklick Creek are prone to flooding. The Twin Oaks golf course and the Rosedale Mobile Home Park are most affected by high water levels. Realtor Julia Gootee of Sibcy Cline Realtors, a former Latonia local, says summers here get hot and humid, while winters are cold, with average lows below freezing. “We get a good amount of snow, but we shut the city down when it hits,” she says.

Covington Independent Public Schools, private Catholic options nearby

Latonia-Rosedale is zoned to the Covington Independent Public Schools district, which earns a C-minus from Niche. Transfers are allowed by application. Kids may attend Latonia Elementary, which gets a C-plus. Holmes Middle and Holmes High, both of which score C-minus, serve older students. The high school offers dual-credit classes with Northern Kentucky University and Bluegrass Community & Technical College, as well as Career & Technical Education pathways in subjects like business, health sciences and media arts. Private options in the area include Holy Cross Elementary and Saint Anthony School. Both Catholic schools serve students from kindergarten through eighth grade, and neither has a Niche rating.

Ritte’s Corner mom-and-pop shops and eateries

Winston Avenue has a Kroger, discount retailers and chain restaurants. The historic Ritte’s Corner, known for its Italianate, Art Deco and Neoclassical buildings, is filled with mom-and-pop shops and eateries. Ginger & Blooms, a newly opened florist, is close to longtime fixtures like Half & Half Antiques General Store, one of the largest privately owned antiques and collectibles stores in the region. Gootee, who knows the owners of Ginger & Blooms, says they came to Ritte’s Corner for the walkability. “It’s their second location. They have another in Florence, but that area doesn’t get a ton of foot traffic on weekends the way Latonia does,” she says. “There’s just this community feel where people are out walking around and stopping in different places.” Popular dining options in the area include Granny’s Latonia Diner and The Roost Latonia, a coffee and cocktails spot. Bard’s Burgers & Chili is a favorite for burgers and Cincy-style chili. Annual events, like the Latonia Halloween Block Party and the Latonia Holiday Sip & Shop, are held at the Korean War Memorial pocket park in the district’s heart.

Twin Oaks golf course, Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex nearby

The riverfront Twin Oaks Golf & Magnolia Room features an 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse with a pro shop and a restaurant. It hosts regular Senior Scrambles, age-restricted, paid events with food, door prizes and course contests. Latonia Elementary’s playground and basketball courts are a few blocks away. The Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex, also nearby, has baseball and soccer fields, as well as a playground and a shipwreck-themed splash pad. Parks with playgrounds and basketball courts in West Latonia are within about 2 miles of most homes.

Quick access to St. Elizabeth hospitals, TANK bus stops and an airport

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or TANK, bus stops on Winston Avenue are within about a mile of most homes. The Madison Avenue/Latonia route runs north to Cincinnati, less than 10 miles away. Saint Elizabeth Healthcare’s Edgewood and Covington hospitals are also less than 10 miles away. Interstate 275 connects about 12 miles west toward Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Megan Quintin
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Megan Quintin
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

21 min drive

Bus

Decoursey & 44th

Bus

Decoursey & E 45th

Bus

Winston & 41st

Bus

Huntington & 41st

Bus

Decoursey & E 43rd

Bus

Decoursey & E 41st

Bus

Winston & 42nd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Latonia-Rosedale US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Latonia-Rosedale Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$184,500
Median Sale Price
$162,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$170,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
912
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1919
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,125
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,400
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
2,455
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,553
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$76,667

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
17.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
10''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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