$1,900 Closing Credit¹
#1687609, Tina Musco, Listing Office: Albert W. Ott Agency, Inc.
$149,900 List price
261 Mccargo St New Kensington, PA 15068
$1,780
Closing credit¹
5 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,700 sqft
0.3 acres
$88 / sqft
House
Property details
About 261 Mccargo St
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,700 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3016 Acres
Year built1937
ParkingOff Street, On Street
MLS #1699082
FireplaceStone
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Other, Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
- Fireplace: Stone
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: Off Street, On Street
- Architectural Style: Three Story
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $149,900
- Price/SqFt: $88
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,184
- Tax Year: 2024
- 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.
- Year Built: 1937
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,700 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3016 Acres
- MLS Number: 1699082
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
- Office Phone: (412) 361-4000
- Listing Agent: Ryan Frankowski
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,810 | $2,184 |
| 2023 | $13,810 | $2,066 |
| 2022 | $13,810 | $2,003 |
| 2021 | $13,810 | $1,958 |
| 2020 | $13,810 | $1,916 |
| 2019 | $13,810 | $1,868 |
| 2018 | $13,810 | $1,840 |
| 2017 | $13,810 | $1,813 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
Public District 3-6
0.7 mi
•1701 Alcoa Dr
3
Stewart Elementary School
Public District 4-5
2.5 mi
•2880 Leechburg Rd
5
Highlands Elementary School
Public District 1-4
2.6 mi
•101 E 9th Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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. The majority of families are single, no kids. 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 Boxing
Horse Races
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 261 Mccargo St
The listing price of 261 Mccargo St property is $149,900.
The property 261 Mccargo St is a house located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, 15068.
Active Listing: 261 Mccargo St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 261 Mccargo 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), Deer Lakes 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 $2,184 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 261 Mccargo St has 5 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 261 Mccargo St is 1,700 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 261 Mccargo St is 1937.
This home is located at 261 Mccargo St in New Kensington, PA and zip code 15068. This 1,700 square foot home, which was built in 1937, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in New Kensington, PA there were more than 9 sold above asking price, over 16 sold below and more than 6 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in New Kensington, PA increased by 3.8% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $178,333, while the average time on the real estate market was 73 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.