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Northern Kentucky Real Estate - Homes for sale in Northern Kentucky

Nowhere else do Southern charm and urban ambience come together like in Northern Kentucky, where residential real estate is booming. Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties offer unique towns and neighborhoods; solid school systems; world-class and constantly evolving entertainment options for young and old; plenty of greenspace and opportunities to enjoy it; and a generally stronger economy than the Ohio side of the river. As if that’s not enough, Northern Kentucky real estate is less expensive than Cincinnati, and mortgage rates are still low.

Singles of all ages, couples, families and retirees can all find their niche in a Northern KY home. Find the community that’s best for you, and then let Sandy Bakst help you find the perfect home through his extensive listings of homes for sale in this rapidly growing region of Northern Kentucky real estate.

Family Living at its Finest

Boone County is the southernmost tip of Northern Kentucky. With rolling green hills, wide spaces and booming growth, it’s the fastest-growing county in the state. Here you'll find every kind of home for sale, from ranches and split-levels, to the fabulous showplaces of Triple Crown Country Club, and the acreage of Walton, where the small independent school district is recognized for its top-quality education.

More than 27,000 residents make up the city of Florence the seat of Boone County and Northern Kentucky's largest city. A brand-new YMCA and beautiful parks like the Boone County Arboretum with its native plants, soccer and baseball fields, and miles of walking trails create havens for family time, fun and fitness. The Florence Family Aquatic Center is also perfect for families, with a zero-entry splash park for little ones, water slides and a lazy river. Turfway Park offers horseracing, and the Florence Freedom. A minor league baseball team features not only great baseball, but also a playground, fireworks, and special events. The corridor surrounding the Florence Mall is currently in redevelopment, with a Cinema De Luxe movie theater already in place. Boone County Schools are the state's highest performing large school district.

In Union, planned communities with Northern Kentucky homes for sale include Orleans and Triple Crown Country Club. Farmers markets and pumpkin patches abound, while a Kroger, Walgreens, public library, Graeter's ice cream, and more keep amenities close at hand. For more country living, visit Independence in the heart of Kenton County where you'll find “urban amenities in a rural setting.” Recognized by Forbes Magazine in 2007 as one of the top 100 fastest growing cities in the country, careful planning has allowed Independence to absorb growth while retaining its village feel.

Rollin’ on the River

The Northern KY riverfront cities of Covington, Newport and Bellevue, with their nightlife, eclectic dining and shopping, entertainment and walking bridges to downtown, are ideal for single professionals and couples. Plenty of growth on both business and entertainment fronts have created a wide variety of housing choices and real estate listings for sale, and each requires very little commute to jobs with downtown-based companies like Procter & Gamble, Fifth Third Bank and Western-Southern Life. And then there are those amazing views of the Cincinnati skyline …

Homes for sale in historic Covington’s many unique neighborhoods range from $50,000 starter residences to $1 million+ luxury houses and condos. Architecture dates from the 1800s, creating charm and ambience that cannot be found in the suburbs. Mainstrasse National Register Historic District features about 800 buildings constructed mostly between 1840 and 1877. The commercial district of Mainstrasse is an entertainment hub, with many restaurants, bars and pubs; festivals like Oktoberfest and regular events in Goebel Park. Closer to the river you'll find Licking Riverside, also a National Register Historic District and the oldest residential district in the city with stately homes, amazing views and a peaceful park.

Newport' s  colorful history has resulted in tours commemorating the city's former links to the Mafia and celebrating its beloved Italian heritage. Newport features new development mixed with longstanding, well cared-for row houses. Forward-thinking city leadership secured attractions like the Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee and Hofbrauhaus, a sister establishment to the world-renowned location in Munich. Southgate House offers live music and entertainment and attracts major talent from around the country.

âClose-knit Bellevue has also enjoyed a strong revitalization effort, creating a vibrant community where creativity and people mix beautifully. This Northern Kentucky community has a laid-back vibe with its eclectic Fairfield Avenue business district, where bistros and tea rooms adjoin yoga studios, bakeries and Schneider's Sweet Shop, home of the opera cream and the ice ball. It's perfect for strolling and just steps away from well-built homes ranging from entry level to luxury.

Small Towns, Big Charm

A little further south on I-75 you'll find several communities long beloved by growing families. With small, top-ranked school systems, beautiful architecture and recreational opportunities geared toward young people, this area has much to offer. These Northern KY cities list homes for sale in a range of price levels and styles.

Fort Mitchell, KY, is known for its tree-lined streets sheltering beautiful homes and its award winning Beechwood Independent School System, one of the top-rated public schools. The city is also home to Blessed Sacrament parochial school. Ft. Mitchell offers three city parks for its 8,000 residents.

Fort Thomas is home to Fort Thomas Independent School District, ranked as the highest performing Kentucky K-12 public school district for 15 years running and named one of the nation's top 25 school systems by Forbes.com. Officially nicknamed “The City of Beautiful Homes,” Ft. Thomas offers upscale neighborhoods with unique homes. The Ft. Thomas downtown area is in the process of a revitalization effort that showcases restaurants, gathering places, fitness and yoga facilities, and more.

Now you have just a taste of all there is to find in Northern Kentucky! To find out more about real estate listings for homes for sale in these communities and more, contact Sandy Bakst at 513-315-9295 or e-mail sjb43@fuse.net

Northern Kentucky Real Estate and area living.

Downtown Covington, across the Suspension Bridge and 5 minutes from downtown Cincinnati and part of Northern Kentucky real estate,is undergoing a renaissance and is attracting people to live and work there. Condos are being built, rundown structures are being rehabbed into lofts and multi unit rentals, and artist studios are opening up. There is even a designated arts district and more recently a wedding district, kind of like a one stop shopping for brides in Northern Kentucky. Ready for fall 2007 is the 22 story, $55 million condo project called The Ascent at Roebling´s Bridge, designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. And there are talks of a new downtown neighborhood, Riverfront West, an $800 million residential project to be built directly across the Ohio River from Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

It is hoped that this building trend will draw more people to the Northern Kentucky real estate area. Currently, Covington´s Licking Riverside Historical District, which boasts beautiful historic houses, is popular with downtown professionals who can walk to and from downtown Cincinnati to  work and shop. The $10.5 million, four story Roebling  Row, built by Towne Properties received recently the Paragon Award as "the finest newer apartment community under 150 units in the nation" from the National Apartment Association.

Downtown Newport, 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, is being revitalized as well. The downtown Eastside District is roughly rezoned  residential. Currently, Newport is booming; its old business district is undergoing a renaissance. The exciting development draws thousands to its riverfront and benefits downtown. Its $210 million, 500,000 square foot complex, Newport on the Levee, anchored  by the Newport Aquarium, is pumping millions to the city´s economy. There´s talk about building loft apartments and luxury condos on the Newport Riverfront.    

Courtesy of Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Relocation Guide     

Northern Kentucky and a Little History

Newport, Covington, Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Dayton, Florence, Union, Independence, Taylor Mill, and Burlington are some of the thriving (and interestingly named) communities that make up the three counties of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell, commonly referred to as "Northern Kentucky". Part of Greater Cincinnati, this area of the Bluegrass state shares a similar regional history with Cincinnati, a history inextricably linked by their waterways.

Campbell County (named for Revolutionary War officer Colonel John Campbell) was the first of the three counties to form in 1794. One of the earliest settlements in the county, Leitch´s Station (now Wilder), founded by Major David Leitch, was located along the Licking River. General James Taylor was another important figure of the period, donating land for an Army outpost on the northern Kentucky frontier. Named Newport Barracks (present day Newport), the soldiers helped protect the white settlers from the Indians, whose claims to Kentucky lands would not be completely settled until 1818. General Taylor, cousin to future President Zachary Taylor, would later marry Keturah Moss Leitch. This prominent couple helped refine the rough frontier culture of Northern Kentucky.

Boone County was established in 1798. Boone was carved from a section of Campbell, and one of the earliest settlements was situated at the town now called Petersburg. John Tanner owned the land, and history records that his son was abducted and lived with the Indians for many years. Along with Big Bone Creek, the county abounds with streams ( Gunpowder, Middle, Mud Lick and Woolper) that encouraged its early settlement. Between 1800 and 1820, the county population doubled twice.

Kenton County took more land from Campbell County in 1840. Simon Kenton and Daniel Boone encamped at "The Point" at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers. The town of Covington (established in 1815) now marks this historic site. Kenton and Campbell counties are unique in Kentucky for each having two county seats-Independence and Covington in Kenton, and Alexandria and Newport in Campbell.

Through the 1800´s, Cincinnati grew more rapidly than towns in Northern Kentucky but they, too, saw their status rise from the river trade. Newport and Covington, it´s Riverside district of fine homes built during the steamboat era, were two such communities.

The rest of the 20th century saw solid growth in the area, bringing industries like Schwan´s Foods, the ZF Group, Duro Bag Manufacturing and Fidelity Investments, to name but a few. Beginning in the 1940´s, the building of the Greater Cincinnati Airport, now one of the 11 busiest airports in the world, was a major influence on the economic stability of Northern Kentucky. Delta Airlines and Comair alone employ thousands.

From Mainstrasse Village, Turfway Park, Newport on the Levee, The Newport Aquarium and the Behringer-Crawford Museum to quaint Rabbit Hash, the Carnegie Arts Center and the glorious Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, the rich panorama of Northern Kentucky´s history is reflected everywhere. And to think it all started with the water3;.

Courtesy of The Best of Cincinnati Guide3;Ms. Lila Marcus