$2,400 per month
RENTED NOV 15, 2025

212 E 5th St Covington, KY 41011

Downtown Covington Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
1,700 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • City View
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Granite Countertops
  • Deck
  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

GORGEOUS HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE in Covington's beautiful Licking River Historic neighborhood. lrg, eat-in kitchen with granite, stainless, island, stunning hardwood floors, great primary suite with study attached, private patio, off-street parking, plantation shutters, in-unit wa/dr and a lot more. CLOSE to everything. Restaurants/bars, shopping, sports, parks, riverfront. It IS a fabulous place to live. Don't let this one pass you by.

Listing Agent

Lee Bledsoe

Pivot Realty Group License #209057 Listed on: 09/19/2025

Pivot Realty Group

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • 1886

Lot Details

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 17 x 100
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Historic Home

Property Views

  • City
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Chandelier
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storage In Attic
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • No Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • John G. Carlisle Elementary School
  • Holmes Middle School
  • Holmes Senior High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,500
  • Tenant pays for electricity, cable TV, gas, heat
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-23-17-011.01

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit $500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

1886

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months

Listing Details

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size: 17 x 100
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Consumer
  • Directions: 71/75 to Cov 5th St
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Property Attached YN: Yes
  • Location Tax Legal Info:New Construction: No
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Elementary School: John G. Carlisle Elementary
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Middle or Junior School: Holmes Middle School
  • Location Tax Legal Info:High School: Holmes Senior High
  • General Property Description:Basement YN2: Yes
  • General Property Description:Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Dimensions: 17 x 100
  • General Property Description:Approx SqFt2: 2058.0
  • Remarks Misc:Agent Only Remarks: All info thought to be true/accurate. Tenants/tenants' agents to verify all. Text 859 466 5544 with questions or to notify me you're sending over a lease.
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • Utilities Electric Company: Duke
  • Utilities Gas Company: Duke
  • Water Company: NKWD
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Room Details:Family Room YN: No
  • Room Details:Formal Dining Rm YN: Yes
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Acres: 0.039
  • General Property Description:Living Area: 2058.0
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Square Feet: 1700.0
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Tax ID: 054-23-17-011.01
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Description:Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Washers: Yes
  • Fencing:Wood3: Yes
  • Foundation:Stone3: Yes
  • Levels:Three Or More: Yes
  • Fencing:Privacy: Yes
  • View:City3: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Available: Yes
  • Fencing:Partial2: Yes
  • Roof:Metal3: Yes
  • Contract Info:Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Contract Info:Security Deposit: 2500.0
  • Contract Info:Smoking Permitted YN: No
  • Utilities:Separate Air Condition: Yes
  • Utilities:Separate Furnace: Yes
  • Utilities:Separate Gas Electric: Yes
  • Pets Allowed:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Pets Allowed:Pet Deposit YN: Yes
  • Pets Allowed:Pet Deposit: 500.0
  • Room Details:Bedroom on Level 1: No
  • Architecture:Historic: Yes
  • Contract Info:Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Fencing:Wrought Iron: Yes
  • Pets Allowed:Size Limit2: Yes
  • Fencing Fenced4: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1886

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Double Vanity, Chandelier, Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Smart Thermostat, Attic Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Multi Panel Doors, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Cable TV, Gas, Heat
  • Pets Allowed: Size Limit
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2058.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Double Hung, Vinyl Frames, Wood Frames
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Multi Panel Doors: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Inoperable: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Attic Storage: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases4: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: City, Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wrought Iron, Partial, Privacy, Wood
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Construction Materials:Brick2: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Window(s): Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl Frames: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Hung: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Lighting: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Attached, Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Off Street2: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:No Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Assigned: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: John G. Carlisle Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Covington Indep
  • High School: Holmes Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Holmes Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1700.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Map

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/15/2025 11/15/25 Under Contract -- -- --
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Price Changed $2,400 -4.0% $1 / Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Rent $2,500 +8.7% --
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Rent $2,300 +9.5% --
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
05/13/2022 05/13/22 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Sold $444,000 -11.2% $216 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Price Changed $499,900 -3.9% $243 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 For Sale $520,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

Source: Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 636454

Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

APN: 054-23-17-011.01

Kentucky Kenton County Covington 41011 Downtown Covington

212 E 5th St, Covington, KY

Under Contract

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