38 Walker Road, Fort Thomas. Photos provided | Harold Porter with Ken Perry Realty

This story originally appeared in the Sept. 12, 2025, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here.

Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out.

Custom ranch with private guest suite

Address: 3270 Ballantree Way, Verona

Price: $1,095,000

Bedrooms: Four

Bathrooms: Four (plus one half bath) 

Square footage: 4,281

School district: Walton-Verona Independent 

County: Boone

Special features: This spacious ranch home features a private-entry guest suite with a kitchen, living room, laundry and bath. The main level includes custom trim, built-ins and a kitchen with over 40 feet of granite counters, solid wood cabinetry, built-in ovens, warming drawer, beverage fridge, pot filler and stainless appliances. The great room offers vaulted ceilings, a marble-surround fireplace and patio access. The finished lower level includes a recreation area, movie space, pool room, full bath and two bonus rooms.

Landmark home with Ohio River views

Address: 38 Walker Road, Fort Thomas

Price: $2,195,000

Bedrooms: Four

Bathrooms: Four (plus one half bath) 

Square footage: 10,146

School district: Fort Thomas Independent 

County: Campbell 

Special features: This Fort Thomas residence, situated on a cul-de-sac, has been expanded and is designed for large-scale living. It features multiple formal entertaining spaces with Waterford chandeliers, a two-story glass atrium, a great room with a fireplace, a library and a spacious primary suite with dressing rooms. The finished lower level includes a pub-style bar, wine cellar and pet spa. The carriage house above the garage offers potential for a guest suite, office or studio. The home is set on a little under 1.5-acre lot with a flat backyard and river views.

Historic church property in downtown Covington

Address: 12 W. Fifth St, Covington

Price: $599,900

Bedrooms: Zero

Bathrooms: Zero 

Square footage: 14,700

School district: Covington Independent 

County: Kenton

Special features: Built in 1853 and rebuilt in 1894, this nearly 15,000-square-foot property includes the former First Christian Church of Covington building, the parsonage and three rear parking spaces, and you could live in it. Features include original stained-glass windows, quartersawn timber details, an elevator, production kitchen, classrooms and an upper-level sanctuary. Situated in Covington’s downtown corridor near new development, with potential for additional parking arrangements through the adjacent city lot. 

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