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    • Price cut: $10K (9/25)
    $439,900

    493 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017

    3beds
    3,080sqft
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    $3,058/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $442,200 Zestimate®
    $143/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Quiet corner lotBilco door to backyardGreat laundry roomFormal dining roomOriginal hardwood flooring throughoutLarge coat closetMore closet space
    Welcome Home !!! This recently remodeled property sitting on Quiet corner lot in desirable Bethlehem neighborhood right by Bethlehem Catholic High School. This property offers 3 Nice sized bedrooms and 2.5 updated bathrooms. 1st floor has original slate tiled foyer with large coat closet, huge living room, formal dining room, Nice sized eat in kitchen with pantry and more closet space where old washer/dryer was, powder room and nice family room with wood burning fireplace and original Hardwood Flooring throughout. 2nd Floor offers 3 beds, full nice size bathroom, Great laundry room and more Hardwood Flooring. Huge Basement mostly finished with bar, utility sink, full updated bathroom and bilco door to backyard. New central A/C and Heating in Basement as well. Home also has front covered porch and a massive fenced in outdoor lounging area to entertain and to extend your outdoor living space. Large 2 Car Garage with driveway and New Metal Roof that will last a lifetime. Home Comes with Clear CO Inspection from City.
    51 days
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Justin Taglioli 484-951-8583,

    BHGRE Valley Partners-Allentwn 610-421-8887

    Source: GLVR,MLS#: 780937MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 18.00 x 12.00
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 14.00 x 11.00
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 18.00 x 10.00
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
      Family room
      • Description: Fireplace
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
      Foyer
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
      Other
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 13.00 x 6.00
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      • Dimensions: 10.00 x 5.00
      Half bath
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 6.00 x 4.00
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 26.00 x 10.00
      Laundry
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 7.00
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 26.00 x 13.00
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Washer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Resilient
      • Basement: Full
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,080 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,180
      • Finished area below ground: 900
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 9,583 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 117 x 80
      Details
      • Parcel number: N6 10 235 0204
      • Zoning: Rg-Residential
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Unknown
      • Year built: 1979

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Not in Development
      Location
      • Region: Bethlehem

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $143/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $73,100
      • Annual tax amount: $6,842
      • Date on market: 8/19/2026
      • Ownership type: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $442,200

        $420,000 - $464,000

        $3,586/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/25/2026Price change$439,900-2.2%$143/sqft
        Source: GLVR #780937 Report a problem
        9/13/2026Price change$449,900-2.2%$146/sqft
        Source: GLVR #780937 Report a problem
        8/30/2026Price change$459,900-3.2%$149/sqft
        Source: GLVR #780937 Report a problem
        8/25/2026Price change$474,900-3.1%$154/sqft
        Source: GLVR #780937 Report a problem
        8/19/2026Listed for sale$489,900+15.3%$159/sqft
        Source: GLVR #780937 Report a problem
        3/13/2026Sold$425,000$138/sqft
        Source: GLVR #771785 Report a problem
        2/12/2026Pending sale$425,000+63.5%$138/sqft
        Source: GLVR #771785 Report a problem
        9/30/2020Sold$260,000+0.1%$84/sqft
        Source: GLVR #645447 Report a problem
        8/13/2020Listed for sale$259,800$84/sqft
        Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem #645447 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$6,843 +3.5%$73,100
        2025$6,610 +2%$73,100
        2024$6,480 +0.3%$73,100
        2023$6,461 $73,100
        2022$6,461 +649.1%$73,100
        2021$863 $73,100
        2020$863 $73,100
        2018$863 $73,100
        2017-- $73,100
        2016-- $73,100
        2015-- $73,100
        2014-- $73,100
        2013-- $73,100
        2012-- $73,100
        2011-- $73,100
        2010-- $73,100
        2004-- $73,100
        2003-- $73,100
        2002-- $73,100
        2000-- $73,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 18017

        Getting around

        26 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        22 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        30 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Spring Garden Elementary
        • Middle: Northeast Middle School
        • High: Liberty High
        • District: Bethlehem

        Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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