438 Oak St, Ludlow (Covington), KY 41016 Property Records

Kenton County property record for 438 Oak St, Ludlow, KY 41016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$138,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$1,802 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Line of Credit
Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN026-34-07-028.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN026-34-07-028.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,496 sqft Finished Area
Gross Area1,624 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address438 OAK ST
CityLUDLOW
StateKY
Zip41016-1441
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLUDLOW 2ND PART LOT 37 25'X 125'
Legal SubdivisionLUDLOW EST 2ND PARTITION
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Township / Civil DivisionCOVINGTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GUARDIAN SAVINGS BANK
Apr 6, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
UNION SVGS
Aug 14, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
360 AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES, 360 AMERICAN TITLE SVCS
Aug 14, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
360 AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES
Jul 13, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 22, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 14, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 14, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201804 06 059 00086
Deed Book / Page6385 / 146
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Property Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2021
Title CompanyPROMINENT TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005900068
DateJul 26, 2021
Book Page247/149
Instrument21072605900068
Lender
NameGUARDIAN SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45239
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Recording DateApr 6, 2018
Property Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
Document Number0000000086
Book / Page0C6385 / 000146
Instrument DateApr 2, 2018
Instrument86
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2018
Title CompanyAGILITY CLOSING AND TITLE SERVICES I

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$138.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 OAK ST LUDLOW KY 410161441, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441

Mortgage

Document Number88
DateApr 6, 2018
Book Page0C6385/000149
Instrument88
Lender
NameUNION SVGS
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45249
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 5, 2048

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Recording DateAug 14, 2017
Property Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
Document Number0000000054
Book / Page0C6224 / 000054
Instrument DateAug 10, 2017
Instrument54
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2017
Title Company360 AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES, 360 AMERICAN TITLE SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$38.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address12286 GAWES WAY WALTON KY 41094, WALTON, KY 41094

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Recording DateAug 14, 2017
Property Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
Document Number0000000053
Book / Page006224 / 000050
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument53
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title Company360 AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$25.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1126 EXTER DR PARK HILLS KY 410112821, PARK HILLS, KY 41011-2821
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Recording DateJul 13, 2017
Property Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
Document Number0000000152
Book / Page006200 / 000071
Instrument DateJun 16, 2017
Instrument152
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Recording DateMay 22, 2017
Property Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
Document Number0000000253
Book / Page0C6164 / 000344
Instrument DateApr 28, 2017
Instrument253
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3401 W END AVE #760W NASHVILLE TN 372031042, 760W, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-1042

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENTON KY
Recording DateApr 14, 2017
Property Address438 OAK ST, LUDLOW, KY 41016-1441
Document Number0000000169
Book / Page0C6136 / 000300
Instrument DateNov 14, 2016
Instrument169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$16.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Lis Pendens

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address3476 STATEVIEW BLVD FORT MILL SC 297157203, FORT MILL, SC 29715-7203
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$143,800 (+4.2%) Land $15,000 Building $128,800$143,800 (+4.2%) Land $15,000 Building $128,800
2025$1,802.00 (+1.46%)$138,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $128,000$138,000 (-) Land $10,000 Building $128,000
2023$1,776.00$138,000 Land $10,000 Building $128,000$138,000 Land $10,000 Building $128,000

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

Flood

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims12 (1997–2025)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Apr 2025 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storm, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Mar 1997 · 10 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 63% of Kentucky
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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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