1235 Richwood Road, Walton. Photos provided | Janell Stuckwisch with eXp Realty

This story originally appeared in the May 23, 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.

From a custom Walton home on 10 acres of land to an Italianate in Newport’s East Row neighborhood plus a Charming Park Hills home near Devou Park, keep reading to find some unique properties for sale around NKY.

Custom Walton home on 10 acres

Address: 1235 Richwood Road, Walton

Price: $1,350,000

Bedrooms: Four

Bathrooms: Four (plus one half bath) 

Square footage: 3,829

School district: Boone County 

County: Boone

Special features: This custom Walton home sits on 10 acres. Features include quartz countertops in the kitchen, hardwood floors, a finished lower level with a second kitchen and a gym. Outside offers a heated saltwater pool, a stocked pond, a wraparound porch and a gazebo. This property offers equestrian facilities with a barn, stalls, a riding arena and fenced pastures. 

Renovated brick Italianate in Newport’s East Row

Address: 606 Monroe St., Newport

Price: $749,900

Bedrooms: Three

Bathrooms: Two 

Square footage: 2,092

School district: Newport Independent 

County: Campbell 

Special features: This restored three-bed, two-bath Italianate in the heart of the East Row blends historic charm with modern updates. Features include oak floors, original mantles, leaded glass, tall ceilings and natural light throughout. The home also offers Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances in the kitchen, second-floor laundry and a large primary bath. The outdoor area includes a brick patio with a pergola.

Charming Park Hills home near Devou Park

Address: 1058 Emerson Road, Park Hills

Price: $659,000

Bedrooms: Three

Bathrooms: Three (plus one half-bath)

Square feet: 2,728

School district: Kenton County

County: Kenton

Special features: Tucked away on a cul-de-sac next to Devou Park, this updated 1928 home blends character and comfort. Features include a 2022 composite deck, finished basement, upgraded backyard with fire pit and stone steps, breakfast nook, built-ins, new heat pump and new appliances.

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