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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,080 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 hour ago

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493 Forrest Avenue,Bethlehem, PA 18017

493 Forrest AvenueBethlehemPA18017

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    493 Forrest Avenue,Bethlehem, PA 18017
    493 Forrest AvenueBethlehemPA18017
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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.

Full Property Details for 493 Forrest Ave

General

  • Price: $489,900
  • Taxes: $6,842
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Lehigh_Valley
  • MLS ID: 780937
  • Updated: Today (8/19/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Resilient

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Bethlehem-North
  • County: Northampton
  • Subdivision: Not in Development
  • Cross Streets: Concord ave
  • Driving Directions: Center St. to Dewberry ave turn left on Madison ave turn right on Forrest ave property on left

School Information

  • Elem School District: Bethlehem
  • Midd School District: Bethlehem
  • High School District: Bethlehem
  • Elementary School: Spring Garden Elementary
  • Middle School: Northeast Middle School
  • High School: Liberty High

Community

  • Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 3,080
  • Living Area: 3,080 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1979

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,600
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 117 x 80
  • Zoning: Rg-Residential

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,842.89

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: N6 10 2-35 0204

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Schools serving 493 Forrest Ave

School District:Bethlehem Area School District
NameGradesDistance
Spring Garden El School
901 North Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18017
K-50.5 mi
Northeast Middle School, Bethlehem, PA
1170 Fernwood Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
6-81 mi
Liberty High School
1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
9-121 mi
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Price & Sales History for 493 Forrest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
8/19/2026
Listed
$489,900
88.42%
MLS
9/30/2020
Sold
$260,000
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Tax History for 493 Forrest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$789
—
$73,100
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2025
$789
-88%
$73,100
—
2024
$6,461
—
$73,100
—
2023
$6,461
1%
$73,100
—
2022
$6,411
1%
$73,100
—
2021
$6,368
1%
$73,100
—
2020
$6,307
—
$73,100
—
2019
$6,286
2%
$73,100
—
2018
$6,133
1%
$73,100
—
2017
$6,060
2%
$73,100
—
2016
$5,955
2%
$73,100
—
2015
$5,814
7%
$73,100
—
2014
$5,457
—
$73,100
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493 Forrest Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18017 (MLS# 780937) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 493 Forrest Avenue is currently listed for $489,900 and was received on August 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 493 Forrest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bethlehem? You can browse all Bethlehem real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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