$221,900
SOLD APR 23, 2025

5228 Belle Dr Independence, KY 41051

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,054 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome home to this adorable 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of Independence! Featuring granite countertops and vinyl plank flooring throughout main living area. Enjoy the convenience of main floor living with a cozy and functional layout. The cute matching shed in the backyard provides additional storage or a perfect workshop space. Nestled on a quiet street, this home offers a peaceful retreat while still being close to shopping, dining, and amenities. Don't miss your chance to make this charming home yours.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Brandner-Alwell

Pivot Realty Group License #221646 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Pivot Realty Group

Co-Listed By

Chelsey Goodpaster

Pivot Realty Group License #272896

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Lockaby

Century 21 Premiere Properties License #251815

Century 21 Premiere Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,054 Sq Ft Home
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Summit View Elementary School
  • Summit View Middle School
  • Simon Kenton High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 046-20-00-114.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,425

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: Of Record
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Co List Office Mls Id: o432501097
  • Co List Office Phone: 859-578-8111
  • Ownership: Consumer
  • Directions: Take US 17 towards Independence, turn right onto Madison Pike and turn left into McMillan Drive. Go .03 mile and turn right onto Belle. The home is on your left.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Property Attached YN: No
  • Location Tax Legal Info:New Construction: No
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Elementary School: Summit View Elementary
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Middle or Junior School: Summit View Middle School
  • Location Tax Legal Info:High School: Simon Kenton High
  • Contract Info:Auction YN: No
  • General Property Description:Basement YN2: No
  • General Property Description:Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Dimensions: Of Record
  • General Property Description:Approx SqFt2: 1054.0
  • Architecture:Ranch: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Room Details:Family Room YN: No
  • Room Details:Formal Dining Rm YN: No
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • General Property Description:Living Area: 1054.0
  • General Property Description:Lot Size Square Feet: 7405.0
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Location Tax Legal Info:Tax ID: 046-20-00-114.00
  • Foundation:Block4: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Available: Yes
  • Cooling:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Levels: One
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1054.0
  • Window Features: Vinyl Frames
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl Frames: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Summit View Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Kenton Co Public
  • High School: Simon Kenton High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Summit View Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Apr 23, 2025
Sold by
Southgate Ky Rental Properties Llc
Bought by
Goerler Mikayla and Barnes Zachary
Seller's Agent
Christy Brandner-Alwell
Pivot Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Joe Lockaby
Century 21 Premiere Properties
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$221,900
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
3.26%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$214,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,901
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.46%
Original Mortgage
$224,141
Outstanding Balance
$224,141
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$1,987

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2024
Closed on
Nov 21, 2024
Sold by
Hughes Taylor Renae and Hughes Lynette Brook
Bought by
Southgate Ky Rental Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Christy Brandner-Alwell
Pivot Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Christy Brandner-Alwell
Pivot Realty Group
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-17.6%
Views
33

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
199.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2024
Sold by
Hughes Taylor Renae and Hughes Lynette Brook
Bought by
Hughes Taylor Renae and Hughes Lynette Brook

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Jewell Joseph D and Jewell Brittany N
Bought by
Hughes Taylor R and Hughes Taylor Renae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2008
Sold by
Pope Darla and Pope Hubert
Bought by
Jewell Joseph D and Jewell Brittany N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2002
Sold by
Coburn Peggy L
Bought by
Gripshover Darla S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,443
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $221,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $221,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $140,000 Cosmopolitan Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $99,000 Springdale Title Llc
Warranty Deed $89,000 Reserve Title Services
Deed $71,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,141 New Conventional
Closed $224,141 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $87,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $7,368 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,443 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $221,900 +3.3% $211 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $214,900 +53.5% $204 / Sq Ft
11/21/2024 11/21/24 Sold $140,000 -17.6% $133 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2024 10/29/24 For Sale $169,900 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $1,425 $116,300 $25,000 $91,300
2023 $1,468 $116,300 $25,000 $91,300
2022 $1,534 $116,300 $25,000 $91,300
2021 $1,556 $116,300 $25,000 $91,300
2020 $1,363 $99,000 $25,000 $74,000
2019 $1,367 $99,000 $25,000 $74,000
2018 $1,374 $99,000 $25,000 $74,000
2017 $1,210 $89,000 $25,000 $64,000
2015 $1,168 $89,000 $20,000 $69,000
2014 $1,152 $89,000 $20,000 $69,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 630657

Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

APN: 046-20-00-114.00