$42,500

168 Short St New Kensington, PA 15068

$505
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,723 sqft
0.06 acres
$25 / sqft
House

Property details

About 168 Short St

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Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,723 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.062 Acres
Year built1922
ParkingOff Street
MLS #1694168

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • List Price: $42,500
  • Price/SqFt: $24
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,954
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,723 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.062 Acres
  • MLS Number: 1694168
  • MLS Name: WESTPENN
  • Office Name: Arkham Realty And Property Management
  • Office Phone: (412) 665-0500
  • Office Email: office@arkhamrealty.com
  • Listing Agent: Stefan Nitsch

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 17, 2022
Home Sold
$24,000
Mar 01, 2013
Home Sold
$18,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$12,360$1,954
2023$12,360$1,849
2022$12,360$1,793
2021$12,360$1,752
2020$12,360$1,715
2019$12,360$1,672
2018$12,360$1,647
2017$12,360$1,622

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Public District 3-6

0.9 mi

1701 Alcoa Dr

3

Stewart Elementary School

Public District 4-5

2.6 mi

2880 Leechburg Rd

5

Highlands Elementary School

Public District 1-4

2.7 mi

101 E 9th Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,526. Most New Kensington, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

38%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 168 Short St

The listing price of 168 Short St property is $42,500.

The property 168 Short St is a house located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, 15068.

Active Listing: 168 Short St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 168 Short St are: Roy A. Hunt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Stewart Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Highlands Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Charles A. Huston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Highlands Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Linton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Valley Jr/Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Springdale Jr-Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Burrell High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,954 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 17, 2022 for $24,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 168 Short St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 168 Short St is 1,723 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 168 Short St is 1922.

This home is located at 168 Short St in New Kensington, PA and zip code 15068. This 1,723 square foot home, which was built in 1922, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $42,500.

Over 7 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in New Kensington, PA. In the same period over 12 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in New Kensington, PA increased by 9.4% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $175,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 83 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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