Investing in Bluff

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Data updated Jul 19, 2026

For Sale: 2 Under Contract: 3 Sold (12 mo): 5

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5
currently asking median $129,900
$129,900 - $475,000
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in Bluff, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$200,000
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=5

Median $/Sqft

$136
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=5

Median DOM

79 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=5

Cap Rate (at sold price)

4.31%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=4

ARV

$247,826
Median after-repair value, trailing 12-month sold - n=3

Median Rent

$1,540/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=4
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About Bluff

Bluff is a Pittsburgh neighborhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 5 active listings, currently asking a median of $129,900, a median projected flip ROI of -12.8% on current listings (at list price). Across 5 homes sold in Bluff over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $200,000, a median 79 days on market, a median cap rate of 4.3% (at recorded sale price), an ARV of $247,826, a median rent of $1,540/month. Trailing-12-month medians are used as the area-level basis because they are computed from a much larger sample than the 5 homes currently for sale.

Census signals for Bluff include a DealScanner neighborhood class of C-, a median household income of $50,725, a renter share of 68.2%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

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Computed from 5 active listings in Bluff - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
-13.9%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
5.9%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$202,600
Rent (active listings)
$1,475
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$37,542
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$25,282
Typical Condition
Aging

Market Velocity

How quickly properties are selling in Bluff. Days-on-market window: trailing 12 months.

4.8
Months Supply
20.8%
Absorption Rate
79
Median Days on Market
Balanced Market - Supply and demand are relatively even.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $200,000
Median Sold Price: $200,000
Median Price Change: 0.0%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $136
Sold $/sqft: $136
$/sqft Trend: 0.0%
Properties in Bluff sell for 98.1% of list price on average.
60% of properties sold at asking price, 40% sold after a price reduction (avg -4.7%).

Rental Market 19 rented

Rental activity in Bluff over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $1,400/mo
Based on 19 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -1.6%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 55 days
Median Days to Rent: 38 days
Based on 18 properties with listing date data
67% of properties rented at asking price, 28% rented after a reduction (avg -8.4%), and 6% rented above initial asking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Bluff right now?

DealScanner is tracking 5 active listings in Bluff as of Jul 19, 2026, currently asking a median of $129,900. Of those, 2 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

What is the median sold price in Bluff over the last 12 months?

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 5 closed sales in Bluff is $200,000. Sold-cohort medians are a more stable basis for area-level statistics than current asking prices, especially in neighborhoods with thin active inventory.

What is the typical cap rate in Bluff (last 12 months)?

Across 5 sold homes in Bluff over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 4.3% and the median monthly rent is $1,540. This uses each sale's Final Price with estimated rent and a 30% expense-ratio NOI model; the cap rate at a negotiated MAO would be higher.

When was Bluff data last updated?

Live market data on this page was last refreshed on Jul 19, 2026. DealScanner refreshes from MLS, county records, and public sources daily.

Neighborhood Demographics ACS

U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 - tract aggregates for Bluff

Neighborhood Class
C-
Median Income
$50,725
Vacancy Rate
30.8%
Renter %
68%
Education (Bachelor's+)
42%
Poverty Rate
38.9%

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