Kenton County property record for 1544 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,303 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,945 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,457 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 055-13-09-032.00 |
| Primary APN | 055-13-09-032.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,303 sqft Finished Area |
| Gross Area | 2,625 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,945 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 15.5 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1544 MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 41011-3316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 15.5'X190' ES MADISON 421' S 15TH |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHGATE RICHARD |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KENTON KY |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 60900 |
1544 Madison Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Kenton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12294 GAINES WAY, WALTON, KY 41094-9354 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025013135 |
| Deed Book / Page | 326 / 742 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1544 Madison Ave was $1,457.
Source: Kenton County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Kenton County |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Covington Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $130,000 (+18.18%) Land $10,000 Building $120,000 | $130,000 (+18.18%) Land $10,000 Building $120,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,457.00 | $110,000 Land $5,000 Building $105,000 | $110,000 Land $5,000 Building $105,000 |
| 2023 | $1,465.00 | $110,000 Land $5,000 Building $105,000 | $110,000 Land $5,000 Building $105,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1544 Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 19, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1544 Madison Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTHERN KENTUCKY WATER DISTRICT serves 259,949 people · EPA ID KY0590220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 794 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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