512 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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SOLD
APR 15, 2026

512 Forrest Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18017

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,120 sqft

$220,000

Last Sold: Apr 15, 2026
6% below list $235K
$196/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,463/mo*
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$220,000

Last Sold: Apr 15, 2026
6% below list $235K
$196/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,463/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
1,120 sqft
Price/Sqft
$196/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

This home has so much to offer! Diamond in the rough! Rocking chair front porch will greet you! Good size living/dining room with hardwood floors under carpeting, chestnut trim and doors! Large eat-in kitchen offers lots of cabinets, access to backyard..
Main bath is on second level along with 3 bedrooms all with good closet spaces. #rd floor/attic offers a finished area that could be 4th bedroom and excellent closet and storage spaces! The full basement has an outside entrance, washer/dryer area, lots of storage area and newer hot water heater. Beautiful large and level side yard which is completely flat and fenced! Nice one car garage and 3 car parking pad. City code violations are attached. Property is being sold "as is"!
Don't miss this home..schedule your appt today!
512 Forrest Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,120 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $220,000 on Apr 15, 2026 (6% below the $235,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $247,900, with a rent estimate of $2,220/month.

Home Details for 512 Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,OtherNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1120 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Lower Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Floors: Carpet, Linoleum
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt FiberglassPatio / Porch: Covered, PorchFencing: Yard FencedExterior: Fence, Porch
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: Public RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1120 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: UnknownParcel Number: N6NE3D 2 3

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $235,000Price Per Sqft: $196/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 15 2026Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bethlehem CityCommunity: Not in Development
School Information
Elementary School District: BethlehemJr High / Middle School District: BethlehemHigh School District: Bethlehem

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Lehigh Valley MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6621.12 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 773059Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1120Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-42095-N-N6NE3D 2 3-R-N

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Aggie Koe, (610) 504-0196
BHHS Fox & Roach Easton
Bought with: Christopher Stager, (570) 242-9072, CENTURY 21 Pinnacle
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Source: GLVR, MLS#773059

Price History for 512 Forrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/15/2026$220,000Sold
GLVR #773059
03/15/2026$235,000PendingGLVR #773059
03/12/2026$235,000Listed For SaleGLVR #773059
01/21/2016$109,000Sold
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Market trends in Bethlehem

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.2%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$200
$9MoM
Available listings
244
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,355
Assessment$74,200
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,075
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$370,000
05/01/26
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1.5
1,466
1936 Kemmerer St, Bethlehem, PA
0.44
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$280,000
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What Locals Say about Bethlehem

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  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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