261 McCargo St, New Kensington, PA 15068 - Photo 1

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$163,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

This 5-bed, 1.5-bath home on a sunny corner lot is full of character & potential from the real stone Fire Place and built-in bench to get cozy to the vintage phone booth in foyer & original woodwork. Dual staircases & beautiful character of the hardwood trim & french doors add timeless appeal. The 3rd floor offers a private guest suite w/ spacious BR & sunlit sitting area, perfect as-is or convertible to a luxe primary suite. The 2nd floor has 4 bright Bedrooms w/ fresh paint, new carpet, & full bath. Main living features a warm Family Room w/ tall ceilings, statement Fire Place, & charming front porch. Kitchen includes hideaway cooking + butler's pantry w/ expansion potential into large, bright dining area ideal for full open-concept transformation. With fresh paint, new carpet, updated lighting, ~5yr windows, central A/C, gas heat, off-street parking, & side/back yards, this home blends comfort & charm. Just 5 blocks to Steel City Coffee Roasters & Voodoo Brewery.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 261 McCargo St

General

Sold For: $163,000
Taxes: $2,205
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: West_Penn_MLS
MLS ID: 1699082
Added to Site: 299 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Stone
Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street

Location

County: Westmoreland
Driving Directions: From Pittsburgh, take I-376 E (Parkway E), merge onto PA-28 N toward New Kensington. Take exit 14A for PA-56 E & follow it as it becomes Freeport Rd. Turn left onto McCargo St; destination on left.

School Information

Elem School District: New Kensington/Arnold
Midd School District: New Kensington/Arnold
High School District: New Kensington/Arnold

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Three Story
Construction: Stucco
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Stories/Levels: 3
Building Size: 1700
Year Built: 1937
Property Condition: Resale

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.3016
Lot Dimensions: .3016

Financial Considerations

Assessment Amount: $13,810
Tax Amount: $2,205

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Sold courtesy of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

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School District:New Kensington-Arnold School District

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Price & Sales History for 261 McCargo St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/18/2025

Sold

$163,000

8.74%

MLS

4/30/2025

Listed

$149,900

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MLS

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