Investing in Brighton Heights

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Data updated Jul 07, 2026

For Sale: 22 Under Contract: 9 Upcoming Sheriff Sales: 3 Sold (12 mo): 41

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33
currently asking median $249,000
$140,000 - $449,253

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3
median starting bid $4,972
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in Brighton Heights, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$230,000
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=41

Median $/Sqft

$139
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=41

Median DOM

71 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=41

Cap Rate (at sold price)

6.52%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=33

ARV

$254,701
Median after-repair value, trailing 12-month sold - n=22

Median Rent

$1,654/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=33
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About Brighton Heights

Brighton Heights is a Pittsburgh neighborhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 33 active listings, currently asking a median of $249,000, 3 upcoming sheriff sales, a median projected flip ROI of -20.8% on current listings (at list price). Across 41 homes sold in Brighton Heights over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $230,000, a median 71 days on market, a median cap rate of 6.5% (at recorded sale price), an ARV of $254,701, a median rent of $1,654/month. Trailing-12-month medians are used as the area-level basis because they are computed from a much larger sample than the 33 homes currently for sale.

Census signals for Brighton Heights include a DealScanner neighborhood class of A--C, a median household income of $78,147, a renter share of 28.2%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

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Computed from 33 active listings in Brighton Heights - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
-7.0%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
5.9%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$257,552
Rent (active listings)
$1,780
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$32,580
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$16,608
Typical Condition
Mid Range rehab

Market Velocity

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

4.8
Months Supply
20.8%
Absorption Rate
64
Median Days on Market
Balanced Market - Supply and demand are relatively even.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $249,900
Median Sold Price: $230,000
Median Price Change: -8.0%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $142
Sold $/sqft: $139
$/sqft Trend: -1.6%
Properties in Brighton Heights sell for 95.6% of list price on average.
54% of properties sold at asking price, 46% sold after a price reduction (avg -9.5%).

Rental Market 33 rented

Rental activity in Brighton Heights over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $1,700/mo
Based on 33 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -1.5%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 24 days
Median Days to Rent: 18 days
Based on 21 properties with listing date data
76% of properties rented at asking price, 24% rented after a reduction (avg -6.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Brighton Heights right now?

DealScanner is tracking 33 active listings in Brighton Heights as of Jul 07, 2026, currently asking a median of $249,000. Of those, 22 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

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

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 41 closed sales in Brighton Heights is $230,000. 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 Brighton Heights (last 12 months)?

Across 41 sold homes in Brighton Heights over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 6.5% and the median monthly rent is $1,654. 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.

How many upcoming sheriff sales are scheduled in Brighton Heights?

There are 3 upcoming sheriff sales tracked in Brighton Heights, with a median starting bid of $4,972.

When was Brighton Heights data last updated?

Live market data on this page was last refreshed on Jul 07, 2026. DealScanner refreshes from MLS, county records, and public sources daily.

Neighborhood Demographics ACS

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

Neighborhood Class
A- - C
Median Income
$78,147
Vacancy Rate
9.6%
Renter %
28%
Education (Bachelor's+)
38%
Poverty Rate
8.4%

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