1630 Poplar Way · North Braddock, PA 15104

$59,995

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 960 sqft · Townhouse public records · 178 Days on market

Built 1920 1,594 sqft lot $62/sqft · 25% below area Est $80k · 25% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B+ grade

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 +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Appreciation +4.2/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.8/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Must See this Super Cute Home!!! Nestled on a peaceful and quiet tree lined street in the heart of Braddock! Spacious, modern and chic, updated home conveniently located near shopping, transit, and access to the city. This is perfect for a first-time buyer OR investor looking for a turn key rental! Main Floor: Living Room and Kitchen. Upper Floor: 2 Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Basement: Plenty of Storage and Laundry. Secluded and enclosed level rear yard with off street parking! Great covered rear porch for your morning coffee! Great size, yet cozy - this "worry free" home is perfect for entertaining, children, or pets. Also perfect for any investment portfolio! Move right in and call this house your home!

Key facts

• Off street parking
• Updated home
• Covered rear porch

Tags

• UPDATED HOME
• OFF STREET PARKING
• COVERED REAR PORCH
• SECLUDED REAR YARD

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $60k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $413 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $60k).
• Recommended offer: $53k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 73/100 on livability (#550 in PA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: amenities F, employment F.
• Woodland Hills SD (suburban): math 13% / reading 30% proficiency, ranked #486 of 539 in PA (top 90%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 69% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Wilkins El Steam Academy (math 8% / reading 17%, grade F, #1,362 of 1,518 statewide, top 92%, 416 students, 100% FRL); Dickson Prep Steam Academy (math 8% / reading 27%, grade F, #455 of 512 statewide, top 89%, 642 students, 100% FRL); Woodland Hills Hs (math 37% / reading 30%, grade F, #323 of 437 statewide, top 74%, 949 students, 89% FRL) — zoned schools average 96% FRL vs 69% district-wide (27 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: 37 active listings in the ZIP; 22 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 46d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 2,996 units permitted in Allegheny County in 2024 (1,588 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 31% of the median local income ($40k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-1.6%/yr); year-one equity from $415 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $973 of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-1.6% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $17k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 178 days — a 12% lower offer ($53k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $7k (10%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $45k; 33% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $52,795 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 178 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1920 — 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. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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: 1.71% ✓
• Cap rate: 14.56%
• Cash-on-cash: 29.51%
• DSCR: 2.31
• GRM: 4.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $79,871
• List price: $59,995
• Delta: -24.88%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 1 sale within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
545 Howard St	0.28mi	2/1.0	960 (0%)	15mo	$50,000	$52	74

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

Projected returns pro-forma

-1.62% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 26.8%
• Equity multiple: 2.20×
• Total profit: $20,135
• Equity at exit: $12,711

10-year hold

• IRR: 32.6%
• Equity multiple: 4.25×
• Total profit: $54,654
• Equity at exit: $11,891

Cash invested: $16,799 (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.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 15104

• Home prices YoY: -1.1%
• Active inventory: 37
• Price-to-rent: 4.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,027 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$315
• Tax from tax record: −$58 /mo · $700/yr
• Insurance: −$25
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$216
• Net cashflow: $413

Break-even live

Break-even rent $504

Max offer price $59,995

Occupancy floor 55%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $447	-5% $430	+0% $413	+5% $396	+10% $379
Rent	-10% $332	-5% $373	+0% $413	+5% $454	+10% $494
Rate	-1.0pp $443	-0.5pp $428	base $413	+0.5pp $398	+1.0pp $382

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: $14,999
• Closing costs: $1,800
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 22 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1508 Ridge Ave Unit 3 Braddock, PA	1.0	1.0	850	$680	$0.80	45d	1	0.19mi
810 Wood St Unit 1 East Pittsburgh, PA	1.0	1.0	1000	$1,200	$1.20	9d	1	0.22mi
411 Franklin St Unit 3 East Pittsburgh, PA	1.0	1.0	646	$1,050	$1.63	45d	1	0.31mi
1310 Brinton Ave Unit 1 Braddock, PA	2.0	1.0	800	$1,000	$1.25	45d	1	0.38mi
201 Dorothy St East Pittsburgh, PA	2.0	1.0	865	$950	$1.10	0d	1	0.48mi
219 North Ave Unit 1 East Pittsburgh, PA	2.0	1.0	850	$900	$1.06	5d	1	0.51mi
227 Parklane Dr Unit Parklane Dr unit North Braddock, PA	3.0	1.0	1107	$1,500	$1.36	14d	1	0.70mi
906 Penn Ave Unit B Turtle Creek, PA	3.0	1.0	820	$1,250	$1.52	25d	1	0.79mi
906 Penn Ave Unit A Turtle Creek, PA	2.0	2.0	1122	$1,250	$1.11	45d	1	0.79mi
906 Penn Ave Unit B Turtle Creek, PA	3.0	1.0	820	$1,250	$1.52	45d	1	0.79mi
906 Penn Ave Turtle Creek, PA	1.0	1.0	588	$895	$1.52	5d	1	0.79mi
221 Grant St Unit 221-B Turtle Creek, PA	2.0	1.0	756	$775	$1.03	45d	1	0.88mi
12 Demmer Ave Unit 2 Pittsburgh, PA	1.0	1.0	750	$725	$0.97	25d	1	0.88mi
505 Washington St Turtle Creek, PA	2.0	1.0	1064	$1,200	$1.13	45d	1	0.96mi
918 Oak Ave Turtle Creek, PA	1.0	1.0	750	$1,100	$1.47	25d	1	1.03mi
342 Kenyon St Turtle Creek, PA	1.0–2.0	1.0	850	$1,155	$1.36	16d	6	1.12mi
817 Kirkpatrick Ave Unit 8171-A Braddock, PA	2.0	1.0	866	$800	$0.92	45d	1	1.15mi
17 Sumner Ave Pittsburgh, PA	1.0	1.0	800	$950	$1.19	45d	1	1.22mi
287 Palma St North Versailles, PA	3.0	1.5	1008	$1,395	$1.38	45d	1	1.29mi
1806 Greensburg Ave North Versailles Township, PA	1.0–2.0	1.0	750	$1,015	$1.35	0d	10	1.31mi
622 Mercer St Unit B Turtle Creek, PA	1.0	1.0	725	$1,300	$1.79	9d	1	1.41mi
1615 Lynn Ave Unit 2 Turtle Creek, PA	2.0	1.0	1100	$1,145	$1.04	45d	1	1.44mi

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-05-17
   status Pending 726-char remark

   Show marketing remark (726 chars)

   Must See this Super Cute Home!!! Nestled on a peaceful and quiet tree lined street in the heart of Braddock! Spacious, modern and chic, updated home conveniently located near shopping, transit, and access to the city. This is perfect for a first-time buyer OR investor looking for a turn key rental! Main Floor: Living Room and Kitchen. Upper Floor: 2 Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Basement: Plenty of Storage and Laundry. Secluded and enclosed level rear yard with off street parking! Great covered rear porch for your morning coffee! Great size, yet cozy - this "worry free" home is perfect for entertaining, children, or pets. Also perfect for any investment portfolio! Move right in and call this house your home!

2. 2026-05-12
   price $59,995 726-char remark

   Show marketing remark (726 chars)

   Must See this Super Cute Home!!! Nestled on a peaceful and quiet tree lined street in the heart of Braddock! Spacious, modern and chic, updated home conveniently located near shopping, transit, and access to the city. This is perfect for a first-time buyer OR investor looking for a turn key rental! Main Floor: Living Room and Kitchen. Upper Floor: 2 Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Basement: Plenty of Storage and Laundry. Secluded and enclosed level rear yard with off street parking! Great covered rear porch for your morning coffee! Great size, yet cozy - this "worry free" home is perfect for entertaining, children, or pets. Also perfect for any investment portfolio! Move right in and call this house your home!

3. 2026-02-20
   price $61,995 726-char remark

   Show marketing remark (726 chars)

   Must See this Super Cute Home!!! Nestled on a peaceful and quiet tree lined street in the heart of Braddock! Spacious, modern and chic, updated home conveniently located near shopping, transit, and access to the city. This is perfect for a first-time buyer OR investor looking for a turn key rental! Main Floor: Living Room and Kitchen. Upper Floor: 2 Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Basement: Plenty of Storage and Laundry. Secluded and enclosed level rear yard with off street parking! Great covered rear porch for your morning coffee! Great size, yet cozy - this "worry free" home is perfect for entertaining, children, or pets. Also perfect for any investment portfolio! Move right in and call this house your home!

4. 2026-01-15
   price $65,000 726-char remark

   Show marketing remark (726 chars)

   Must See this Super Cute Home!!! Nestled on a peaceful and quiet tree lined street in the heart of Braddock! Spacious, modern and chic, updated home conveniently located near shopping, transit, and access to the city. This is perfect for a first-time buyer OR investor looking for a turn key rental! Main Floor: Living Room and Kitchen. Upper Floor: 2 Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Basement: Plenty of Storage and Laundry. Secluded and enclosed level rear yard with off street parking! Great covered rear porch for your morning coffee! Great size, yet cozy - this "worry free" home is perfect for entertaining, children, or pets. Also perfect for any investment portfolio! Move right in and call this house your home!

5. 2025-11-19
   listed $67,000 Active 726-char remark

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   Must See this Super Cute Home!!! Nestled on a peaceful and quiet tree lined street in the heart of Braddock! Spacious, modern and chic, updated home conveniently located near shopping, transit, and access to the city. This is perfect for a first-time buyer OR investor looking for a turn key rental! Main Floor: Living Room and Kitchen. Upper Floor: 2 Bedrooms and Full Bathroom. Basement: Plenty of Storage and Laundry. Secluded and enclosed level rear yard with off street parking! Great covered rear porch for your morning coffee! Great size, yet cozy - this "worry free" home is perfect for entertaining, children, or pets. Also perfect for any investment portfolio! Move right in and call this house your home!

6. 2025-09-11
   soldstatus $45,000
7. 2025-09-10
   soldstatus $45,000 Closed 283-char remark

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   Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

8. 2025-08-30
   historical $1,095
9. 2025-08-23
   listed $1,095
10. 2025-08-15
    status Pending 283-char remark

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    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

11. 2025-08-03
    price $62,500 283-char remark

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    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

12. 2025-07-21
    price $65,000 283-char remark

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    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

13. 2025-07-10
    price $67,000 283-char remark

    Show marketing remark (283 chars)

    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

14. 2025-06-28
    price $69,900 283-char remark

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    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

15. 2025-06-23
    price $72,500 283-char remark

    Show marketing remark (283 chars)

    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

16. 2025-06-05
    price $74,900 283-char remark

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    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

17. 2025-05-19
    listed $79,900 Active 283-char remark

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    Welcome to 1630 Poplar way. This is perfect starter home for anyone looking to buy, or a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Currently it was being used a rental with long term tenants generating income. Well maintained and ready to go. Please set up a showing today!

18. 2025-04-19
    historical $1,095
19. 2025-04-05
    price $1,095
20. 2025-03-11
    listed $1,100
21. 2019-11-13
    soldstatus $16,438
22. 2012-07-19
    soldstatus $18,018

ⓘ 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: $700 · $58/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $824 · $69/mo
• Expected delta: +$124/yr (+$10/mo · 17.7%)

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $12,320
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,361
• − Property taxes: −$700
• − Insurance: −$300
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$986
• − Management: −$986
• − Depreciation: −$1,745
• Taxable income: $4,243
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,018
• After-tax cash flow: $3,939/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: Woodland Hills SD
• NCES district ID: 4216500
• Math proficiency: 13% ▼ -13.00%
• Reading proficiency: 30% ▼ -10.00%
• Median HH income: $41,803
• Composite: 18.31/100
• National rank: #8954
• State rank: #486 of 539 in PA

Livability — North Braddock

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #550
• US rank: #5126

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: North Braddock, PA
• County: Allegheny County · 1,022,028 people
• City population: 7,946
• Metro: Pittsburgh, PA
• Population (ZIP): 8,034
• Household income: $40,104
• Rent vs Own: 56.3% rent · 43.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 515.0

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: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.56)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 59% White 31% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Hispanic 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 0%
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Spanish 2%

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

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -1.62%
• Current HPI: 138.912
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Pittsburgh, PA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.68%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	2	$309B
▸Insurance	2	$27B
▸Telecommunications / Media	1	$124B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$22B
▸Financial Services	1	$20B
▸Chemicals / Materials	1	$18B

Price history

+233.0% since first listed

22 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-17 Pending — West Penn MLS
• 2026-05-12 Price Changed $59,995 West Penn MLS
• 2026-02-20 Price Changed $61,995 West Penn MLS
• 2026-01-15 Price Changed $65,000 West Penn MLS
• 2025-11-19 Listed $67,000 West Penn MLS
• 2025-09-11 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
• 2025-09-10 Sold (MLS) $45,000 West Penn MLS
• 2025-08-30 Rental Removed $1,095 SHOWMOJO
• 2025-08-23 Listed for Rent $1,095 SHOWMOJO
• 2025-08-15 Pending — West Penn MLS
• 2025-08-03 Price Changed $62,500 West Penn MLS
• 2025-07-21 Price Changed $65,000 West Penn MLS
• 2025-07-10 Price Changed $67,000 West Penn MLS
• 2025-06-28 Price Changed $69,900 West Penn MLS
• 2025-06-23 Price Changed $72,500 West Penn MLS
• 2025-06-05 Price Changed $74,900 West Penn MLS
• 2025-05-19 Listed $79,900 West Penn MLS
• 2025-04-19 Rental Removed $1,095 SHOWMOJO
• 2025-04-05 Price Changed $1,095 SHOWMOJO
• 2025-03-11 Listed for Rent $1,100 SHOWMOJO
• 2019-11-13 Sold (Public Records) $16,438 Public Records
• 2012-07-19 Sold (Public Records) $18,018 Public Records

Property tax history

+1.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $700 · +7.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.