THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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A home built on Russell Street in 1874 for the widow of a rare wood salesman in Cincinnati is back on the market today. Known as the Harriet Albro house, 1041 Russell Street has a history as storied as its Old Seminary Square neighborhood. Henry Albro's work in the fine wood industry is exhibited in the craftsmanship throughout the home which was eventually sold to the Klefken family which operated a grocery store in Covington during the early twentieth century. In the 1970s, as the home celebrated a century on Russell Street, Covington steamboat captain Don Sanders purchased and renovated it. After yet another renovation by Todd and Carole Carter (the home won a beautification award from the Friends of Covington in 2006) with all the modern amenities one could want as well as much of its original charm, its current owners are placing the home back on the market at a price of $294,000.
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1041 Russell Street features nine rooms adorned by well preserved original woodwork and high ceilings, twenty-eight walnut doors, four original fireplaces, and a stunning center staircase that makes a full ninety degree turn to the second floor. The Italianate townhouse boasts of carved stone detailing and decorative cornice work on the facade. The square structure is enhanced by a large bay window that creates a comfortable nook in the living room, allowing for a beautiful view of the street outside.
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1041 Russell Street features nine rooms adorned by well preserved original woodwork and high ceilings, twenty-eight walnut doors, four original fireplaces, and a stunning center staircase that makes a full ninety degree turn to the second floor. The Italianate townhouse boasts of carved stone detailing and decorative cornice work on the facade. The square structure is enhanced by a large bay window that creates a comfortable nook in the living room, allowing for a beautiful view of the street outside.
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Modern updates include a zoned heating and cooling system, hardwood floors (some original, others replaced), an updated modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a paved patio covered by a pergola. Original pocket doors separate the master bedroom from a seating area with windows near the walk-in closet. The second-floor laundry room features a front-loading washer and dryer. The master bathroom boasts a large whirlpool tub, separate shower, and windows to allow natural light. Three of the home's five bedrooms are on the third floor which also has a large bath.
|Covington realtor Rebecca Weber is handling the sale.
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For a collection of historic photos from the property, visit the Kenton County Library link here
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For more photos from inside the home as it looks today, click the link below!
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The River City News went on an exclusive preview tour. Here are some photos from the visit:
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