Real estate in NKY: historic homes, recent renovations

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Check out these homes for sale right now across Northern Kentucky.

Renovated Florence home with second-floor porch

Address: 2266 Forest Lawn Drive, Florence

Price: $439,900

Bedrooms: Four

Bathrooms: Three (plus one-half bath) 

Square footage: 2,757

School district: Boone County 

County: Boone

Special features: This renovated 1992 four-bedroom home features a large open kitchen, a first-floor family room and a second-floor porch. A walk-in pantry offers extra kitchen storage. The first-floor laundry has a shower, and the lower level has a large family room plus a rec room and full bath.

Historic Italianate charm meets contemporary design 

Address: 432 E Fourth St., Newport

Price: $579,900

Bedrooms: Three

Bathrooms: Three 

Square footage: 2,280

School district: Newport Independent

County: Campbell 

Special features: This historic brick Italianate home in the East Row Historic District combines historic charm with contemporary design. The three-bedroom, three-bath home features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and a custom steel staircase. There’s a large deck, covered brick patio and a parking pad outside. 

Charming historic MainStrasse home

Address: 820 Perry St., Covington

Price: $475,000

Bedrooms: Four

Bathrooms: Three

Square footage: 1,996

School district: Covington Independent

County: Kenton

Special features: This home in Covington’s MainStrasse neighborhood offers a blend of historic charm and modern upgrades, with tall ceilings, intricate architectural details and colorful rooms. Remodeled eat-in kitchen and bathrooms feature stainless steel appliances and modern finishes. The flex room can be used as a home office, den or fifth bedroom.