WOWZA! Get a Load of that HUGE Covered PRIVATE Back deck!! Tucked away on a quiet street in Mt Vernon you'll find this charmer is Super Cute and Fully Renovated! New wide open Floorplan. New Kitchen. 2 New Full Bathrooms. New Electrical. New Lighting. New Furnace and AC. New Flooring. Fresh interior and exterior paint. The Finished Basement has versatile space-- in addition to the large utility room with Included Washer and Dryer, there is Family/TV room and a large third bedroom to use as Guest or Primary, walk in closet, second fully renovated bath, and walk out access to the deck and back yard. Easy Ramp access and Great Opportunity for In-law Suite -- you could even park outside the back door! Lots of storage and a giant shed for all your toys! Off street parking too! LOW taxes!! HSA Warranty.
Sold for $170,000
$170,000
1229 Forest Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
9,347 Square Feet Lot
$176,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,243 Estimated rent
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Finished basementNew wide open floorplanSecond fully renovated bathLots of storageQuiet streetLarge third bedroomLarge utility room
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Listed by:
Heidi Powell 724-295-5500,
NEXTHOME DYNAMIC
Bought with:
Jeffrey Sisk
RE/MAX REALTY BROKERS
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1721370
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-ListFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 18x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14x15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17x9
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16x8
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14x6
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15x15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15x11
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,347 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0.2146
Details
- Parcel number: 2404130165
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
- Subdivision: Mt. Vernon
Location
- Region: New Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $9,340
- Annual tax amount: $1,491
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $170,000 |
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| 9/24/2025 | Pending sale | $170,000 |
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| 9/24/2025 | Contingent | $170,000 |
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| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $170,000 |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $170,000 |
Source: WPMLS #1704489 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $170,000 |
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| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $170,000 |
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| 7/30/2025 | Contingent | $170,000 |
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| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $170,000-2.9% |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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| 6/10/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000 |
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| 6/10/2025 | Contingent | $175,000 |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+600% |
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| 11/12/2024 | Sold | $25,000+761.8% |
Source: WPMLS #1635156 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2023 | Sold | $2,901-82.9% |
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| 8/5/2005 | Sold | $17,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,491 +5.6% | $9,340 |
| 2023 | $1,412 +1% | $9,340 |
| 2022 | $1,398 +5.6% | $9,340 |
| 2021 | $1,324 +4.8% | $9,340 |
| 2020 | $1,264 | $9,340 |
| 2019 | $1,264 +1.5% | $9,340 |
| 2018 | $1,245 +1.5% | $9,340 |
| 2017 | $1,226 | $9,340 |
| 2016 | $1,226 | $9,340 |
| 2015 | $1,226 +4.1% | $9,340 |
| 2014 | $1,178 +2.8% | $9,340 |
| 2013 | $1,146 +2.3% | $9,340 |
| 2012 | $1,120 | $9,340 |
| 2011 | $1,120 | $9,340 |
| 2010 | $1,120 | $9,340 |
| 2009 | $1,120 | $9,340 |
| 2008 | $1,120 +11.4% | $9,340 |
| 2007 | $1,005 | $9,340 +10.7% |
| 2006 | $1,005 +0.1% | $8,440 |
| 2005 | $1,005 +2.7% | $8,440 |
| 2004 | $978 +32.2% | $8,440 |
| 2003 | $740 -20.6% | $8,440 |
| 2002 | $932 +1.8% | $8,440 |
| 2000 | $915 | $8,440 |
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Neighborhood: 15068
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMartin SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Valley Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Roy A. Hunt Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: New Kensington/Arnold
Source: WPMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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