481 Forrest Avenue, Freemansburg, PA 18017 - Photo 1

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$418,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,926 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
Updated 2 hours ago

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Property 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 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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 481 Forrest Ave

General

Sold For: $418,000
Taxes: $5,888
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Lehigh_Valley
MLS ID: 770109
Added to Site: 43 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Covered Patio
Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed, Patio

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Location

Area: Bethlehem-North
County: Northampton
Subdivision: Not in Development
Cross Streets: Madison Avenue
Driving Directions: Dewberry Avenue; Turn onto Madison Avenue, Make a Right onto Forrest Avenue; Home is on the 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 School

Community

Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Baseboard

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Brick
Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Rec/Family Area
Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 2,926
Living Area: 2,926 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1972

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,600
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Zoning: 04RG

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $5,888.07

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: N6 10 2-9 0204

Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem
Sold by Realty One Group Supreme

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Schools

Schools serving 481 Forrest Ave

School District:Bethlehem Area School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Spring Garden El School 901 North Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18017	K-5	0.5 mi
Northeast Middle School, Bethlehem, PA 1170 Fernwood Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018	6-8	1 mi
Liberty High School 1115 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018	9-12	1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 481 Forrest Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/20/2026

Sold

$418,000

4.53%

MLS

1/08/2026

Listed

$399,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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481 Forrest Avenue, Freemansburg, PA 18017 (MLS# 770109) is a Single Family property that was sold at $418,000 on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 481 Forrest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Freemansburg? You can browse all Freemansburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

481 Forrest Ave Freemansburg, PA 18017