251 Forest Ave, Ludlow (Covington), KY 41016 Property Records

Kenton County property record for 251 Forest Ave, Ludlow, KY 41016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$38,000 (Aug 1995)
Tax Bill$2,220 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Second Mortgage
Jun 2023 Second Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN026-33-12-002.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN026-33-12-002.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,980 sqft Finished Area
Gross Area2,060 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address251 FOREST AVE
CityLUDLOW
StateKY
Zip41016-1408
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionWEBSTER PT LOTS 21-22 30'X 100' SS FOREST 7 28' E BUTLER
Legal SubdivisionWEBSTER E R
Legal Lot Number21,22
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Township / Civil DivisionCOVINGTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract66900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Central Ludlow Historic District
listed 1984 · 343 contributing resources · NRIS 84000526

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

251 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1995.

Source: Kenton County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address251 FOREST AVE, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1408
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 18, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
TRUPARTNER CU INC
Jun 9, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
TRUPARTNER CU INC
May 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TRUPARTNER CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 21, 1995 · Amount on File
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Property Address251 FOREST AVE, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1408
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address251 FOREST AVE, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1408

Mortgage

Document Number0005900036
DateAug 18, 2023
Book PageKCM 485/325
Instrument23081805900036
Lender
NameTRUPARTNER CU INC
TypeCredit Union
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45214
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueAug 8, 2028

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Property Address251 FOREST AVE, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1408
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005900103
DateJun 9, 2023
Book PageKCM 468/1
Instrument23060905900103
Lender
NameTRUPARTNER CU INC
TypeCredit Union
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45214
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term179 Months
DueMay 5, 2038

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Property Address251 FOREST AVE, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1408
Document Number0000000268
Instrument DateMay 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 17, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address251 FOREST AVE LUDLOW KY 410161408, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1408

Mortgage

Document Number0000000268
DateJun 10, 2020
Book Page000M54/000795
Instrument268
Lender
NameTRUPARTNER CU
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45214
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJun 9, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Forest Ave was $2,220.

Source: Kenton County assessment roll, as of December 2, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateKentucky
CountyKenton County
MunicipalityLudlow City
Unified School DistrictLudlow Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$170,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $155,000$170,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $155,000
2025$2,220.00$170,000 Land $10,000 Building $160,000$170,000 Land $10,000 Building $160,000
2023$2,187.00$170,000 Land $10,000 Building $160,000$170,000 Land $10,000 Building $160,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 251 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 19, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1978–2014)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2014 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storm, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Mar 1997 · 5 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 251 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 92% of Kentucky
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNORTHERN KENTUCKY WATER DISTRICT
serves 259,949 people · EPA ID KY0590220
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 516 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
altafiber Network Solutions
Fiber
3,000 / 3,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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