Investing in Central Northside

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Data updated Sep 02, 2026

For Sale: 13 Under Contract: 5 Upcoming Sheriff Sales: 4 Sold (12 mo): 32

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18
currently asking median $387,450
$148,800 - $479,000

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4
median starting bid $6,090
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in Central Northside, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$487,450
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=32

Median $/Sqft

$275
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=32

Median DOM

64 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=32

Cap Rate (at sold price)

4.57%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=17

ARV

$478,040
Median after-repair value, trailing 12-month sold - n=15

Median Rent

$2,350/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=17
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About Central Northside

Central Northside is a Pittsburgh neighborhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 18 active listings, currently asking a median of $387,450, 4 upcoming sheriff sales, a median projected flip ROI of -5.1% on current listings (at list price). Across 32 homes sold in Central Northside over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $487,450, a median 64 days on market, a median cap rate of 4.6% (at recorded sale price), an ARV of $478,040, a median rent of $2,350/month. Trailing-12-month medians are used as the area-level basis because they are computed from a much larger sample than the 18 homes currently for sale.

Census signals for Central Northside include a DealScanner neighborhood class of C, a median household income of $63,187, a renter share of 56.5%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

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Computed from 18 active listings in Central Northside - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
1.4%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
5.6%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$378,866
Rent (active listings)
$2,167
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$39,575
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$18,625
Typical Condition
Mid Range rehab

Market Velocity

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

4.3
Months Supply
23.1%
Absorption Rate
60
Median Days on Market
Balanced Market - Supply and demand are relatively even.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $510,000
Median Sold Price: $487,450
Median Price Change: -4.4%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $270
Sold $/sqft: $275
$/sqft Trend: +1.9%
Properties in Central Northside sell for 96.9% of list price on average.
74% of properties sold at asking price, 26% sold after a price reduction (avg -12.0%).

Rental Market 46 rented

Rental activity in Central Northside over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $2,270/mo
Based on 46 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -2.0%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 28 days
Median Days to Rent: 18 days
Based on 43 properties with listing date data
81% of properties rented at asking price, 19% rented after a reduction (avg -10.6%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Central Northside right now?

DealScanner is tracking 18 active listings in Central Northside as of Sep 02, 2026, currently asking a median of $387,450. Of those, 13 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

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

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 32 closed sales in Central Northside is $487,450. 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 Central Northside (last 12 months)?

Across 32 sold homes in Central Northside over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 4.6% and the median monthly rent is $2,350. 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 Central Northside?

There are 4 upcoming sheriff sales tracked in Central Northside, with a median starting bid of $6,090.

When was Central Northside data last updated?

Live market data on this page was last refreshed on Sep 02, 2026. DealScanner refreshes from MLS, county records, and public sources daily.

Neighborhood Demographics ACS

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

Neighborhood Class
C
Median Income
$63,187
Vacancy Rate
15.7%
Renter %
57%
Education (Bachelor's+)
53%
Poverty Rate
28.3%

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