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Covington, KY 41011 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 41011
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

As of April 2026, the housing market in Covington, KY is characterized by a median sold price of $279,950, reflecting a stable market environment. The neighborhood has increased 8% since 2022, indicating a positive trend in property values. Despite this appreciation, the market is experiencing elevated inventory levels, which may suggest a shift towards more balanced conditions as sellers adjust to the current landscape.

The median days on market stands at 227 days, indicating a slower sales velocity and potential pricing friction as buyers take more time to make decisions. With a median listing price of $298,500, there is a notable gap between asking prices and sold prices, which may reflect seller expectations that are not fully aligned with current market realities. Overall, the market appears to be stabilizing, with strong rental demand contributing to ongoing price growth.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
89
Active Listings
38
Sold Properties
51

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$298,500
Median Sold Price
$279,950
Median Price per Sqft
$189/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,470
Rent Range
$840 - $1,660

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.04%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
227
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Key Findings

  1. The median sold price of $279,950 indicates a strong appreciation trend, having increased 8% since 2022.

  2. With a median listing price of $298,500, there is a notable gap compared to sold prices, suggesting potential pricing friction for sellers.

  3. The median days on market of 227 days points to slower sales velocity, indicating that buyers are taking longer to finalize purchases.

  4. Elevated inventory levels may suggest a shift towards more balanced market conditions, as supply increases relative to sales activity.

  5. Rental demand remains robust, with a median market rent of $1,470, supporting ongoing price growth in the housing market.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

322 E 3rd St, Covington, KY 41011
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

4 beds
3 baths
4,206 sqft
$989,000
Feb 1, 2026
$235/sqft/sqft
1006 Rose Cir, Park Hills, KY 41011
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,300 sqft
$530,000
Feb 1, 2026
$230/sqft/sqft
63 days on market
28 Fort Mitchell Ave, Ft Mitchell, KY 41011
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
2 baths
1,632 sqft
$499,000
Feb 1, 2026
$306/sqft/sqft
603 St Joseph Ln, Park Hills, KY 41011
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,111 sqft
$224,900
Jan 1, 2026
$202/sqft/sqft
164 days on market
2237 Wideview Dr, Covington, KY 41011
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds
1 baths
975 sqft
$224,900
Apr 1, 2026
$231/sqft/sqft
157 days on market
720 Highland Ave, Ft Wright, KY 41011
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,680 sqft
$220,000
Feb 1, 2026
$131/sqft/sqft
950 Western Ave, Covington, KY 41011
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
765 sqft
$50,000
Jan 1, 2026
$65/sqft/sqft
269 days on market
1510 Kavanaugh St, Covington, KY 41011
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

1 beds
1 baths
1,067 sqft
$44,900
Jan 1, 2026
$42/sqft/sqft
771 days on market

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 4/2/2026

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