$399,900

481 Forrest Avenue, Bethlehem City, PA 18017

3 beds |
3 baths |
2,926 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1972
9,583sqft lot
1 car garage
$137/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

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.

Listing Status:: Pending
Data Last Updated:: February 5, 2026 at 7:22AM
Listing Office:: BHHS Fox & Roach Bethlehem : (610) 865-0033
MLS ID:: 770109

General: Dining AreaSeparate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in Kitchen
Appliances: DishwasherElectric CooktopElectric Water HeaterRefrigerator
Basement: Exterior EntryFinishedWalk-Out AccessRec/Family Area
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodLinoleum
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard

General: Covered Patio
Style: Ranch
Parking: AttachedGarage

Roofing: AsphaltFiberglass
General: Brick1

Originating MLS: HIGH_LHI
School District: Bethlehem
County: Northampton

Zoning: 04RGN6 10 2-9 0204

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: HIGH_LHI
Ownership: Fee Simple

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Location

Schools Nearby

Spring Garden Elementary School

901 North Blvd, Bethlehem, PA, 18017

Grades KG-5

0.54 miles away

Northeast Middle School

1170 Fernwood St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018

Grades 6-8

0.95 miles away

Liberty High School

1115 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018

Grades 9-12

0.96 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.