493 Forrest Ave Bethlehem, PA 18017
Northeast Bethlehem NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,072/month
Highlights
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Heating Available
- Laundry Room
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
BHGRE Valley Partners-Allentwn License #RS337693 Listed on: 08/19/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,843
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Lot Details
- 9,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 117 x 80
- Property is zoned Rg-Residential
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Metal Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Electric Dryer Hookup
Schools
- Spring Garden Elementary School
- Liberty High School
Utilities
- Heating Available
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $789 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2025 | $789 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2024 | $6,461 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2023 | $6,461 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2022 | $6,411 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2021 | $6,368 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2020 | $6,307 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2019 | $6,286 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2018 | $6,133 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2017 | $6,060 | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2016 | -- | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $73,100 | $18,500 | $54,600 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 09/25/26 | Price Changed | $439,900 | -2.2% | $143 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/13/2026 09/13/26 | Price Changed | $449,900 | -2.2% | $146 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/30/2026 08/30/26 | Price Changed | $459,900 | -3.2% | $149 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/25/2026 08/25/26 | Price Changed | $474,900 | -3.1% | $154 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/19/2026 08/19/26 | For Sale | $489,900 | +15.3% | $159 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/13/2026 03/13/26 | Sold | $425,000 | 0.0% | $165 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/12/2026 02/12/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/11/2026 02/11/26 | For Sale | $425,000 | +63.5% | $165 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/30/2020 09/30/20 | Sold | $260,000 | +0.1% | $119 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/22/2020 08/22/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/12/2020 08/12/20 | For Sale | $259,800 | -- | $119 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $425,000 | Associated Abstract Services | |
| Deed | $260,000 | Edge Abstract |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $340,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $247,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
MLS Number: 780937
APN: N6-10-2-35-0204
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