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1702 West St
C- Composite 51.39
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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +19.6/30.0
  • ARV discount +7.5/15.0
  • DSCR +6.2/10.0
  • 1% rule +5.2/10.0
  • Livability +3.9/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.5/5.0
  • Schools +3.1/10.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$139,000

1702 West St · Homestead, PA 15120
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 117 Days on market
Built 1910 $119/sqft · 96% above area

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

PROPERTY BEING SOLD IN "AS IS CONDITION" Separately or AS PORTFOLIO or bundle a group. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. WILL NEED A 5 DAY NOTICE TO VIEW DUE TO TENANT OCCUPANCY, PLEASE DRIVE BY TO VIEW. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MLS #s 1740802, 1740806, 1740810, 1740811, 1740813, 1740814, 1740916, 1740929, 1740934, 1740939, 1741723 1741727, 1741729, 1741731, 1744133

Key facts

  • Parking
  • Built 1910
  • Listed 117 days

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/1.5-bath single-family listed at $139k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $159 ($2k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $139k).
  • Recommended offer: $126k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 77/100 on livability (#366 in PA, #3,204 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: crime F, employment F.
  • Steel Valley SD (suburban): math 29% / reading 45% proficiency, ranked #403 of 539 in PA (top 75%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
  • Zoned schools: Steel Valley Ms (math 17% / reading 38%, grade F, #399 of 512 statewide, top 79%, 404 students, 100% FRL); Steel Valley Shs (math 57%, 400 students, 88% FRL) — zoned schools average 94% FRL vs 57% district-wide (37 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.1%/yr); 93 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 2,996 units permitted in Allegheny County in 2024 (1,588 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 30% of the median local income ($56k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $961 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 117 days — a 9% lower offer ($126k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 3 sale attempts since 18y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $37k; list at $139k implies a 276% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1910 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $126,490 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 117 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1910 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.02%
Cap rate
7.67%
Cash-on-cash
4.91%
DSCR
1.22
GRM
8.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$71,074
List price
$139,000
Delta
95.57%
Verdict
OVERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
609 E 18th Ave 0.31mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,156 (-1%) 1mo $36,000 $31 76
700 E 19th Ave 0.34mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,167 (-0%) 5mo $100,000 $86 72
228 W Marigold St 0.63mi 3/1.5 1,168 (-0%) 1mo $179,900 $154 69
2441 Dewey St 0.60mi 2/1.5 (-1) 1,180 (+1%) 2mo $239,900 $203 64
1714 Maple St 0.12mi 2/2.0 (-1) 1,024 (-12%) 4mo $73,250 $72 64
1042 Hays Ln 0.69mi 4/1.0 (+1) 1,164 (-0%) 2mo $18,500 $16 58
188 W Schwab Ave 0.74mi 3/1.5 1,080 (-8%) 4mo $122,000 $113 49
2444 Dewey St 0.61mi 2/1.0 (-1) 1,060 (-9%) 0mo $61,000 $58 48
293 W Schwab 0.57mi 3/2.0 1,308 (+12%) 4mo $105,000 $80 48
230 W Schwab Ave 0.64mi 3/2.0 1,312 (+12%) 2mo $238,000 $181 46
253 Vine St 0.68mi 3/1.5 1,336 (+14%) 2mo $168,841 $126 43
2907 Main St 0.75mi 3/1.5 1,324 (+13%) 6mo $185,000 $140 38

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.06% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-7.5%
Equity multiple
0.72×
Total profit
$-10,827
Equity at exit
$20,725
10-year hold
IRR
3.4%
Equity multiple
1.26×
Total profit
$10,121
Equity at exit
$12,018

Cash invested: $38,920 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Pennsylvania
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

ZIP-level market 15120

Home prices YoY
-16.9%
Rents YoY
4.1%
Active inventory
93
Price-to-rent
8.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$1,415 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$729
Tax from tax record
$172 /mo · $2,061/yr
Insurance
$58
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$297
Net cashflow
$159

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,213
Max offer price $139,000
Occupancy floor 84%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $238 -5% $199 +0% $159 +5% $120 +10% $81
Rent -10% $48 -5% $103 +0% $159 +5% $215 +10% $271
Rate -1.0pp $229 -0.5pp $195 base $159 +0.5pp $123 +1.0pp $87

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$34,750
Closing costs
$4,170
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 11 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
300 W 13th Ave Homestead, PA 2.0 1.0 1088 $1,125 $1.03 18d 1 0.24mi
300 W 13th Ave Unit 302 Homestead, PA 2.0 1.0 1088 $1,150 $1.06 18d 1 0.24mi
623 E 18th Ave Homestead, PA 2.0 1.0 1156 $1,600 $1.38 45d 1 0.36mi
810 Amity St Unit 2 Homestead, PA 2.0 1.0 800 $995 $1.24 14d 1 0.51mi
1254 Edgewood Dr Homestead, PA 3.0 1.0 1144 $1,725 $1.51 45d 1 0.55mi
621 E 9th Ave Homestead, PA 2.0 2.0 1400 $1,425 $1.02 25d 1 0.62mi
214 Vine St Homestead, PA 2.0 1.0 1034 $1,150 $1.11 45d 1 0.77mi
3305 W Run Rd Munhall, PA 2.0 1.0 1100 $1,365 $1.24 25d 1 0.79mi
308 Lea St Homestead, PA 4.0 2.0 1480 $1,490 $1.01 4d 1 0.79mi
931 Hilltop St Homestead, PA 3.0 1.5 1312 $1,500 $1.14 16d 1 0.84mi
3705 Botsford St Apt 2 Munhall, PA 3.0 1.0 1000 $1,195 $1.20 45d 1 1.08mi

Listing history 22 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $139,000 Active 117 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $139,000 Active 114 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $139,000 Active 113 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $139,000 Active 112 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $139,000 Active 111 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $139,000 Active 109 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $139,000 Active 105 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $139,000 Active 104 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $139,000 Active 103 DOM
  10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $139,000 Active 100 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $139,000 Active 99 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $139,000 Active 98 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $139,000 Active 97 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $139,000 Active 96 DOM
  15. 2026-05-19
    price $139,000 364-char remark
    Show marketing remark (364 chars)

    PROPERTY BEING SOLD IN "AS IS CONDITION" Separately or AS PORTFOLIO or bundle a group. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. WILL NEED A 5 DAY NOTICE TO VIEW DUE TO TENANT OCCUPANCY, PLEASE DRIVE BY TO VIEW. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MLS #s 1740802, 1740806, 1740810, 1740811, 1740813, 1740814, 1740916, 1740929, 1740934, 1740939, 1741723 1741727, 1741729, 1741731, 1744133

  16. 2026-05-11
    status Active 364-char remark
    Show marketing remark (364 chars)

    PROPERTY BEING SOLD IN "AS IS CONDITION" Separately or AS PORTFOLIO or bundle a group. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. WILL NEED A 5 DAY NOTICE TO VIEW DUE TO TENANT OCCUPANCY, PLEASE DRIVE BY TO VIEW. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MLS #s 1740802, 1740806, 1740810, 1740811, 1740813, 1740814, 1740916, 1740929, 1740934, 1740939, 1741723 1741727, 1741729, 1741731, 1744133

  17. 2026-04-06
    historical Contingent 364-char remark
    Show marketing remark (364 chars)

    PROPERTY BEING SOLD IN "AS IS CONDITION" Separately or AS PORTFOLIO or bundle a group. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. WILL NEED A 5 DAY NOTICE TO VIEW DUE TO TENANT OCCUPANCY, PLEASE DRIVE BY TO VIEW. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MLS #s 1740802, 1740806, 1740810, 1740811, 1740813, 1740814, 1740916, 1740929, 1740934, 1740939, 1741723 1741727, 1741729, 1741731, 1744133

  18. 2026-02-23
    listed $140,000 Active 364-char remark
    Show marketing remark (364 chars)

    PROPERTY BEING SOLD IN "AS IS CONDITION" Separately or AS PORTFOLIO or bundle a group. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. WILL NEED A 5 DAY NOTICE TO VIEW DUE TO TENANT OCCUPANCY, PLEASE DRIVE BY TO VIEW. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED MLS #s 1740802, 1740806, 1740810, 1740811, 1740813, 1740814, 1740916, 1740929, 1740934, 1740939, 1741723 1741727, 1741729, 1741731, 1744133

  19. 2009-05-14
    soldstatus $37,000
  20. 2009-05-13
    price $39,500 295-char remark
    Show marketing remark (295 chars)

    Fantastic home for the money! Absolute move in condition with a great deal of charm and character too! Lovely foyer with French doors and charming staircase. Gleaming hardwood floors in formal DR. Cheerful, updated kitchen. Windows and furnace have been replaced. SECURITY SYSTEM. CALL 4 CODE!

  21. 2009-05-13
    soldstatus $37,000 295-char remark
    Show marketing remark (295 chars)

    Fantastic home for the money! Absolute move in condition with a great deal of charm and character too! Lovely foyer with French doors and charming staircase. Gleaming hardwood floors in formal DR. Cheerful, updated kitchen. Windows and furnace have been replaced. SECURITY SYSTEM. CALL 4 CODE!

  22. 2008-07-03
    listed $37,000 295-char remark
    Show marketing remark (295 chars)

    Fantastic home for the money! Absolute move in condition with a great deal of charm and character too! Lovely foyer with French doors and charming staircase. Gleaming hardwood floors in formal DR. Cheerful, updated kitchen. Windows and furnace have been replaced. SECURITY SYSTEM. CALL 4 CODE!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$2,061 · $172/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$2,129 · $177/mo
Expected delta
+$68/yr (+$6/mo · 3.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low 0% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 5 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$16,982
− Mortgage interest
−$7,786
− Property taxes
−$2,061
− Insurance
−$695
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,359
− Management
−$1,359
− Depreciation
−$4,044
Taxable loss
−$321
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$77
After-tax cash flow
$1,990/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Steel Valley SD
NCES district ID
4222790
Math proficiency
29% ▼ -1.00%
Reading proficiency
45% ▼ -4.00%
Median HH income
$39,505
Composite
30.94/100
National rank
#6111
State rank
#403 of 539 in PA

Livability — Homestead

Score
77/100
State rank
#366
US rank
#3204

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety B- User ratings B+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Homestead, PA
County
Allegheny County · 1,022,028 people
Metro
Pittsburgh, PA
Population (ZIP)
18,029
Household income
$55,714
Rent vs Own
36.8% rent · 63.2% own
Severe rent burden
669.0

Population outlook (Allegheny County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
1,250,282 people
By 2030
1,256,482 · +0.5%
By 2040
1,256,318 · +0.5%
By 2050
1,244,169 · -0.5%
By 2075
1,197,693 · -4.2%
By 2100
1,093,187 · -12.6%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (74%)
Race & ethnicity
White 74% Black 20% Two or more races 4% Hispanic / Latino 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 6% Lithuanian 1% Scotch-Irish 1%
Foreign-born
3% · South Korea, Canada
Languages at home
95% English-only · Spanish 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Allegheny

2024 margin
Strong D (+20.3) · D 59.7% · R 39.4%
2008→2024 swing
+4.8pp toward D · 2008: 15.5pp · 2024: 20.3pp
All cycles
2024: D+20.3 2020: D+20.4 2016: D+16.4 2012: D+14.4 2008: D+15.5

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -59.52%
Current HPI
292.5607
Rent YoY
▲ 4.06%
Metro
Pittsburgh, PA
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.68%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+275.7% since first listed
8 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-19 Price Changed $139,000 West Penn MLS
  • 2026-05-11 Relisted West Penn MLS
  • 2026-04-06 Contingent West Penn MLS
  • 2026-02-23 Listed $140,000 West Penn MLS
  • 2009-05-14 Sold (Public Records) $37,000 Public Records
  • 2009-05-13 Sold (MLS) $37,000 West Penn MLS
  • 2009-05-13 Price Changed $39,500 West Penn MLS
  • 2008-07-03 Listed $37,000 West Penn MLS

Property tax history

+2.8%/yr

Latest (2026): $2,061 · +3.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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