$165,000
$18K PRICE DROP

438 Esther Ave New Kensington, PA 15068

Estimated payment $1,065/month

Total Views 14,094
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Garage

About This Home

LOCATED ON THE HILL LOOKING OUT TO THE ALLEGHENY RIVER FROM THE FRONT PORCH ~ REALLY PLEASANT AND CUTE 2 BEDROOM HOME ~ 24X24 DETACHED BLOCK GARAGE PLUS OFF STREET GRAVEL PARKING SPACES FOR ADDL 2 CARS ~ LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CABINETS ~ FRONT PORCH VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER ~ COVERED FRONT PORCH ~ COVERED REAR DECK ~ BRAND NEW ROOF ON HOME AND GARAGE ~ NEWER FURNACE, A/C AND HOTWATER TANK ~ FULL BASEMENT WITH BATHROOM & SHOWER ~ HOME LOCATED ON THE UPPER PART OF ESTHER AVE. ~ GARAGE IS ACCESSED FROM ALLEY

Listing Agent

Gwen Jackson

AGNES R. NICKLAS REALTOR & ASSOCIATES Listed on: 07/13/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,007

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: New Kensington
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size: 0.1377
  • Directions: Cross Tarentum Bridge ~ at Wendy's go right on Caldwell ~ at stop sign, continue straight on Esther ~ Home on left. Easiest parking is from Alley behind
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Dishwasher, Stove
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: New Kensington/Arnold

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2007.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $2,007 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2024 $1,988 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2023 $1,881 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2022 $1,824 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2021 $1,782 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2020 $1,745 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2019 $1,701 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2018 $1,675 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2017 $1,650 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2016 $1,650 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2015 $1,650 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
2014 $1,586 $12,570 $2,500 $10,070
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $165,000 -8.3% --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $179,900 -1.4% --
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Sale $182,500 -- --
Source: West Penn Multi-List

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Administrators Deed $96,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $68,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $63,614 Closed End Mortgage
Closed $66,250 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1711090

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 24-01-16-0-084