481 Forrest Ave

Bethlehem, PA 18017

$399,900
Price
3
Beds
2,926 Sq. Ft.
$137 / Sq. Ft.
2,926
Sq. Ft.
$137
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending
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Description

Welcome home to comfort, space, and convenience in the heart of the City of Bethlehem. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a thoughtful layout designed for both everyday living and easy entertaining. The inviting eat-in kitchen is perfect for casual meals, while the separate dining room sets the stage for holidays and gatherings. A first-floor laundry adds everyday convenience and enhances the home’s practical design. Hardwood floors lie beneath all carpeting, offering future...Welcome home to comfort, space, and convenience in the heart of the City of Bethlehem. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a thoughtful layout designed for both everyday living and easy entertaining. The inviting eat-in kitchen is perfect for casual meals, while the separate dining room sets the stage for holidays and gatherings. A first-floor laundry adds everyday convenience and enhances the home’s practical design. Hardwood floors lie beneath all carpeting, offering future owners an exciting opportunity to reveal timeless character throughout the home. The spacious, fully finished, heated basement provides valuable additional living space—ideal for a family room, home office, gym, or playroom—and features Bilco doors for easy access and added functionality. Major updates by the current owner add peace of mind, including the furnace, air conditioning, roof, windows, front doors, garage door, washer, dryer, and refrigerator. Set on a generous lot and ideally located just minutes from Routes 191 and 512, this home is close to shopping, restaurants, and many of Bethlehem’s amenities. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy city living with space, updates, and convenience—this one is not to be missed.
  1. Listed by Jane T. Gonzalez • BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
    P: (610)-657-0544 C: (610)-657-0544 jane.gonzalez@foxroach.com

Property Details for 481 Forrest Avenue

Senior Community
No
Subdivision Name
Not in Development
LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 11:38 AM

Property Details for 481 Forrest Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #770109
Days on Market21
Taxes$5,888 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached / Detached
Year Built1972
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,600 SF
CountyNorthampton County

Location

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Building Information for 481 Forrest Avenue

Stories1Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,440 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,949

Property Taxes

$491

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 481 Forrest Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42095
  • Cross Street: Madison Avenue
  • Directions: Dewberry Avenue; Turn onto Madison Avenue, Make a Right onto Forrest Avenue; Home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 40.643059
  • Longitude: -75.368535
  • MLS Area Major: Bethlehem-North
  • Zoning: 04RG
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: N6 10 2-9 0204
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,888
  • Tax Assessed Value: $62,900
School Information
  • Elementary School: Spring Garden Elementary
  • Elementary School District: Bethlehem
  • High School: Liberty High School
  • High School District: Bethlehem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Northeast Middle School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Bethlehem
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1463.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1463.0
  • Living Area: 2926.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 9600.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9600.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1972
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 4.00
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Heated; Bilco doors to outside
  • Room Dimensions: 21.00 x 30.00
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Width: 30.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Enclosed Patio
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 20.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 5.00 x 3.00
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
  • Room Width: 3.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 6.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 5.00 x 8.00
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 17.00
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: Yes

Property History for 481 Forrest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2026

Pending

GLVRMLS #770109

—
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #770109

$399,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

Pending

GLVRMLS #770109

—
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #770109

$399,900

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Public Records for 481 Forrest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$18,500Additions$44,400Total$62,900
Tax Record2025$679 ($57 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,463 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,463 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972ZoningRGCountyNORTHAMPTONAPNN6 10 2-9 0204Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 481 Forrest Avenue

This home is within Bethlehem Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Spring Garden El School
Public - K to 5
Northeast Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Liberty High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bethlehem Catholic High School
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Garden El School
PublicK to 5

Northeast Middle School
Public6 to 8

Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Bethlehem Catholic High School
Private9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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