$595,000
SOLD FEB 13, 2026

860 Stephens Rd Independence, KY 41051

3 Beds
5 Baths
2,432 Sq Ft
78,844 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • 1.81 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • White's Tower Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2026

Looking for a spacious, fine craftsman ranch? Check out this custom built home that the builder built for himself! With 3 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths. Boasting 2 finished levels, this home has plenty of space for all of your family and friends as it sits on 1.81 acres just minutes from dining and shopping. The front entrance invites you into this rambling ranch. The living areas are enhanced with beautiful wood vaulted ceilings and charm. Enjoy the kitchen, breakfast and great room with a warm, native stone fireplace complete with wood burning stove. More amenities included are *solid oak hardwood floors* solid poplar six panel doors*stainless appliances* wood chair rail* Anderson wood windows*septic replaced 2023*new furnace 2023*new hot water heater 2024*new whole house humidifier 2023* new a/c unit 2023*first floor laundry*additional family room and game room in the lower level*tons of storage area/excercise area* large deck with above ground pool* wood shed with wood for the winter and more! 3 GARAGES FOR 5 VEHICLES!!!! No HOA. The outbuilding also is equipped with a professionally soundproofed recording studio, waiting area and half bath. Country music star, Carly Pearce, a Taylor Mill native, recorded her first tracks here!!!! There is everything you need and more! Don't wait to schedule a visit!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Elkins

Coldwell Banker Realty FM License #191890 Listed on: 10/12/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty FM

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Elkins

Coldwell Banker Realty FM License #191890 Listed on: 10/12/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty FM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.81 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Corner Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Land Lease

Parking

  • Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Bookcases
  • Chair Railings
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Panel Doors
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Whites Tower Elementary School
  • Twenhofel Middle School
  • Simon Kenton High School

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 220 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

1.81 Acres

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Property Condition: Existing Structure
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.81
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: of record
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Consumer
  • Directions: 17 to Fowler Creek. L on Stephens.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • Contract Info:Auction YN: No
  • General Property Description:Basement YN2: Yes
  • Room Details:Family Room YN: Yes
  • Room Details:Formal Dining Rm YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Multi Panel Doors, High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Partial, Walk-Out Access, Full Finished Bath, Finished, Storage Space
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Levels: One
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Insert, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Bay Window(s), Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Construction Type: Brick, Shingle Siding, Concrete
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Garage
  • Utilities: Cable Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Whites Tower Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Kenton Co Public
  • High School: Simon Kenton High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Twenhofel Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2025
Closed on
Feb 13, 2026
Sold by
Schwartz Anthony W and Schwartz Megan
Bought by
Howard Dennis and Howard Diana Marie
Seller's Agent
Karen Elkins
Coldwell Banker Realty FM
Buyer's Agent
Karen Elkins
Coldwell Banker Realty FM
List Price
$719,900
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,900
-17.35%
Views
196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
42.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2013
Sold by
Gray Mark and Gray Linda
Bought by
Schwartz Anthony W and Schwartz Megan
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $595,000 Lawyers Title
Warranty Deed $290,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2026 02/13/26 Sold $595,000 -5.4% $245 / Sq Ft
12/27/2025 12/27/25 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2025 11/15/25 Price Changed $629,000 -6.0% $259 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Price Changed $669,000 -3.7% $275 / Sq Ft
10/18/2025 10/18/25 Price Changed $695,000 -3.5% $286 / Sq Ft
10/12/2025 10/12/25 For Sale $719,900 -- $296 / 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 $3,962 $340,700 $30,000 $310,700
2024 $4,174 $340,700 $30,000 $310,700
2023 $4,300 $340,700 $30,000 $310,700
2022 $4,349 $340,700 $30,000 $310,700
2021 $4,414 $340,700 $30,000 $310,700
2020 $3,848 $290,000 $30,000 $260,000
2019 $3,858 $290,000 $30,000 $260,000
2018 $3,879 $290,000 $30,000 $260,000
2017 $3,772 $290,000 $30,000 $260,000
2015 $3,671 $290,000 $40,000 $250,000
2014 $3,619 $290,000 $40,000 $250,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 637088

Northern Kentucky Multiple Listing Service

APN: 047-00-00-061.01

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