This 5-bed, 1.5-bath home on a sunny corner lot is full of character & potential from the real stone Fire Place and built-in bench to get cozy to the vintage phone booth in foyer & original woodwork. Dual staircases & beautiful character of the hardwood trim & french doors add timeless appeal. The 3rd floor offers a private guest suite w/ spacious BR & sunlit sitting area, perfect as-is or convertible to a luxe primary suite. The 2nd floor has 4 bright Bedrooms w/ fresh paint, new carpet, & full bath. Main living features a warm Family Room w/ tall ceilings, statement Fire Place, & charming front porch. Kitchen includes hideaway cooking + butler’s pantry w/ expansion potential into large, bright dining area ideal for full open-concept transformation. With fresh paint, new carpet, updated lighting, ~5yr windows, central A/C, gas heat, off-street parking, & side/back yards, this home blends comfort & charm. Just 5 blocks to Steel City Coffee Roasters & Voodoo Brewery.
Sold for $163,000
$163,000
261 McCargo St, New Kensington, PA 15068
5beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
0.3 Acres Lot
$170,300 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$1,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$170,300
$153,000 - $189,000
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Original woodworkPrivate guest suiteFresh paintBuilt-in benchNew carpetSunlit sitting areaWarm family room
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Listed by:
Ryan Frankowski 412-361-4000,
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Bought with:
Brandi Cugini, RS314772
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1699082
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-ListFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.3016
Details
- Parcel number: 2403150469
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: New Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $13,810
- Annual tax amount: $2,205
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Pending sale | $149,900-8%$88/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Sold | $163,000+8.7%$96/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Contingent | $149,900$88/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,900$88/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,205 +5.6% | $13,810 |
| 2023 | $2,088 +1% | $13,810 |
| 2022 | $2,067 +5.6% | $13,810 |
| 2021 | $1,958 +4.8% | $13,810 |
| 2020 | $1,868 | $13,810 |
| 2019 | $1,868 +1.5% | $13,810 |
| 2018 | $1,841 +1.5% | $13,810 |
| 2017 | $1,813 | $13,810 |
| 2016 | $1,813 | $13,810 |
| 2015 | $1,813 +4.1% | $13,810 |
| 2014 | $1,742 +2.8% | $13,810 |
| 2013 | $1,695 +2.3% | $13,810 |
| 2012 | $1,656 | $13,810 |
| 2011 | $1,656 | $13,810 |
| 2010 | $1,656 | $13,810 |
| 2009 | $1,656 | $13,810 |
| 2008 | $1,656 +0.7% | $13,810 |
| 2007 | $1,645 | $13,810 |
| 2006 | $1,645 +0% | $13,810 |
| 2005 | $1,644 +2.7% | $13,810 |
| 2004 | $1,600 +4% | $13,810 |
| 2003 | $1,538 +0.9% | $13,810 |
| 2002 | $1,524 +1.8% | $13,810 |
| 2000 | $1,497 | $13,810 |
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Neighborhood: 15068
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Roy A. Hunt Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Valley Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NAMartin SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 1 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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