$25,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2024

1229 Forest Ave New Kensington, PA 15068

2 Beds
1 Bath
919 Sq Ft
9,348 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$27 Per Sq Ft

76% Below List Price

298 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Transportation
  • Space Heater
  • Vinyl Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2024

Ranch home in New Kensington. Master bedroom has possible 3rd bedroom (captive) or can be used as walk in closet. Kitchen is located in the basement level with a large game room. Needs TLC

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Hess

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS Listed on: 12/13/2023

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi Powell

NEXTHOME DYNAMIC License #RM423870

NEXTHOME DYNAMIC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 9,348 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 919 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vinyl Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: New Kensington
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2146
  • Lot Size: 0.2146
  • Directions: Coxcomber to Freeport R Seventh L Grandview to Forest
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: 1028
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Space Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: New Kensington/Arnold

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1398.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2023
Closed on
Nov 6, 2024
Sold by
First Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Ng Construction Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Ben Hess
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Powell
NEXTHOME DYNAMIC
List Price
$104,500
Sold Price
$25,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,500
-76.08%
Views
399

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
666.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2023
Sold by
Wetermoreland County
Bought by
First Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $25,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $2,901 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $22,406 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $29,096 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $170,000 -2.9% --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $175,000 +600.0% --
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $25,000 -16.4% $27 / Sq Ft
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Price Changed $29,900 -5.1% $33 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Price Changed $31,500 -21.1% $34 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Price Changed $39,900 -3.9% $43 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Price Changed $41,500 -17.0% $45 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Price Changed $49,995 -14.5% $54 / Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Price Changed $58,500 -16.3% $64 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Price Changed $69,900 -9.4% $76 / Sq Ft
02/13/2024 02/13/24 Price Changed $77,126 -9.8% $84 / Sq Ft
01/16/2024 01/16/24 Price Changed $85,500 -18.2% $93 / Sq Ft
12/13/2023 12/13/23 For Sale $104,500 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: West Penn Multi-List

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,491 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2024 $1,477 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2023 $1,398 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2022 $1,355 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2021 $1,324 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2020 $1,296 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2019 $1,264 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2018 $1,245 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2017 $1,226 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2016 $1,226 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2015 $1,226 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
2014 $1,178 $9,340 $4,010 $5,330
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1635156

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 24-04-13-0-165