$325,000
SOLD JAN 9, 2026

438 Linden St Covington, KY 41016

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,824 Sq Ft
3,123 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$178 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Transitional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Ludlow Memorial Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

Stunning 2-story brick home in the heart of Ludlow, Kentucky! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath property features LVP flooring throughout both levels, high ceilings, and a spacious eat-in kitchen complete with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient counter bar. The primary suite offers its own private retreat with an en-suite bath and a walk-in tile shower.
Enjoy outdoor living with a fully enclosed backyard featuring a high wood fence—perfect for pets, gardening, or relaxing in privacy. A shaded side patio provides additional space for entertaining and the potential to create your ideal outdoor oasis. Additional highlights include a wrought iron front fence and a tankless water heater for added efficiency.
Located just minutes from highways, shopping, dining, and downtown Cincinnati, this home offers incredible convenience. Whether you're looking for a personal residence or a great investment opportunity, this property is an excellent choice!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pat Tenoever

Sibcy Cline, REALTORS-Florence License #251387 Listed on: 12/03/2025

Sibcy Cline, REALTORS-Florence

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Hurley

Huff Realty - CC License #220471

Huff Realty - CC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,125 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Membrane Roofing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Chandelier
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Mary A. Goetz Elementary School
  • Ludlow Middle School
  • Ludlow High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

3,125 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0717
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 25 x 125
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Consumer
  • Directions: Crescent Ave onto HWY Ave onto Elm Street, L on Adela Ave, L on Linden
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • Contract Info:Auction YN: No
  • General Property Description:Basement YN2: Yes
  • Utilities Electric Company: Duke
  • Utilities Gas Company: Duke
  • Room Details:Family Room YN: No
  • Room Details:Formal Dining Rm YN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Multi Panel Doors, High Ceilings, Chandelier, Kitchen Island
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1824.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Vinyl Frames, Double Hung

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Wood, Privacy, Wrought Iron
  • Roof: Membrane
  • Lot Features: Level
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mary A. Goetz Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Ludlow Indep
  • High School: Ludlow High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ludlow Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3125.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2025
Closed on
Jan 6, 2026
Sold by
Belliston Katherine C and Belliston Matthew R
Bought by
Young Joseph
Seller's Agent
Pat Tenoever
Sibcy Cline, REALTORS-Florence
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Hurley
Huff Realty - CC
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.8%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Outstanding Balance
$311,701
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$17,148

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2024
Closed on
Aug 8, 2024
Sold by
Johnson Catherine Marie
Bought by
Belliston Matthew R and Belliston Katherine C
Seller's Agent
Nick Foltz
Pivot Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Pat Tenoever
Sibcy Cline, REALTORS-Florence
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$289,900
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.38%
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Rer Rentals Llc
Bought by
Wo Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2012
Sold by
Steinborn Kimberly and Steinborn William A
Bought by
Rer Rentals Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2011
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Steinborn Kim

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2011
Sold by
Mahan Stephen A
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2007
Sold by
Williams Kenneth
Bought by
Mahan Stephen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2006
Sold by
Williams Paula E and Williams Kenneth
Bought by
Williams Kenneth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2003
Sold by
Williams Kenneth P and Williams Harriet
Bought by
Williams Paula E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2001
Sold by
Est Grace Shea
Bought by
Williams Kenneth P
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $289,900 Lawyers Title
Deed $50,000 Kentucky Land Title Agency
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $18,500 None Available
Commissioners Deed $43,334 None Available
Warranty Deed $65,000 Republic Title Agency Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $70,200 --
Deed $70,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Sold $325,000 -5.8% $178 / Sq Ft
12/10/2025 12/10/25 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2025 12/03/25 For Sale $345,000 +19.0% $189 / Sq Ft
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Sold $289,900 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/11/2024 07/11/24 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2024 07/05/24 For Sale $289,900 -- $159 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,786 $289,900 $10,000 $279,900
2024 $3,198 $246,000 $10,000 $236,000
2023 $3,166 $246,000 $10,000 $236,000
2022 $3,151 $246,000 $10,000 $236,000
2021 $771 $50,000 $10,000 $40,000
2020 $1,115 $75,000 $10,000 $65,000
2019 $1,109 $75,000 $10,000 $65,000
2018 $1,102 $75,000 $10,000 $65,000
2017 $1,087 $75,000 $10,000 $65,000
2015 $1,034 $75,000 $10,000 $65,000
2014 $993 $75,000 $10,000 $65,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 638374

Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

APN: 026-34-08-034.00

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