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Property Description
Babylon Restaurant presents a rare, fully integrated, turnkey business and real estate opportunity in West Homestead. Positioned near The Waterfront, this beloved, well-established neighborhood staple offers a fully functioning restaurant and bar that eliminates the delays and expense of starting with a vacant commercial shell. The acquisition includes the commercial property, an active transferable Allegheny County Type-R liquor license, fully equipped commercial kitchen, furniture, fixtures, inventory, cherished family recipes, and deep-rooted local goodwill. The versatile layout features a main dining room alongside a separate, dedicated bar area suited for daily service, private gatherings, or events. Designed for seamless customer access, the property offers high-visibility, exterior signage, and dedicated on-site parking. Located within minutes from the extensive retail, dining, and shopping options at The Waterfront, as well as established residential neighborhoods. This is a complete, plug-and-play setup for an owner-operator or investor looking to step into a treasured local establishment.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 879 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $575,000
- Taxes: $6,251
- Status: Active
- Type: Business
- Source: West_Penn_MLS
- MLS ID: 1776487
- Updated: Today (10/1/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Business
- Name: Babylon
- Business Type: Bar/Tavern/Lounge, Restaurant
Parking
- Total Spaces: 18
Location
- County: Allegheny-South
- Driving Directions: I-376 E to Exit 74, follow Murray Ave over Homestead Grays Bridge, left on 8th Ave, left on Forest Ave to property.
Utilities
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Year Built: 1960
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.215
- Lot Dimensions: 86 x 111 x 85 x 111
- Frontage: City Street
- Zoning: C-1
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $126,200
- Tax Amount: $6,251
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway The Preferred Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 879 Forest Ave
School District:Steel Valley School District
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 879 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/01/2026
Listed
$575,000
101.75%
MLS
10/28/2022
Sold
$285,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 879 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$811
-84%
$126,200
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2024
$5,203
2%
$126,200
—
2023
$5,101
2%
$126,200
—
2022
$5,002
738%
$126,200
—
2021
$597
-87%
$126,200
—
2020
$4,763
4%
$126,200
—
2018
$4,580
2%
$126,200
—
2017
$4,486
2%
$126,200
—
2016
$4,397
—
$126,200
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2015
$4,397
4%
$126,200
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2014
$4,218
—
$126,200
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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879 Forest Avenue, West Homestead, PA 15120 (MLS# 1776487) is a Business property. 879 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on October 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 879 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Business real estate for sale in West Homestead? You can browse all West Homestead real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

