Investing in Crafton Heights

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Data updated Sep 02, 2026

For Sale: 10 Under Contract: 8 Sold (12 mo): 21

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18
currently asking median $177,500
$60,000 - $264,900
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in Crafton Heights, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$204,900
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=21

Median $/Sqft

$139
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=21

Median DOM

56 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=21

Cap Rate (at sold price)

6.04%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=19

ARV

$225,432
Median after-repair value, trailing 12-month sold - n=16

Median Rent

$1,652/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=20
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About Crafton Heights

Crafton Heights is a Pittsburgh neighborhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 18 active listings, currently asking a median of $177,500, a median projected flip ROI of -8.1% on current listings (at list price). Across 21 homes sold in Crafton Heights over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $204,900, a median 56 days on market, a median cap rate of 6.0% (at recorded sale price), an ARV of $225,432, a median rent of $1,652/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 Crafton Heights include a DealScanner neighborhood class of B--C+, a median household income of $45,906, a renter share of 35.0%. 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 Crafton Heights - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
-5.0%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
7.1%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$229,283
Rent (active listings)
$1,676
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$71,296
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$33,490
Typical Condition
Mid Range rehab

Market Velocity

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

4.3
Months Supply
23.3%
Absorption Rate
56
Median Days on Market
Balanced Market - Supply and demand are relatively even.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $219,900
Median Sold Price: $204,900
Median Price Change: -6.8%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $144
Sold $/sqft: $139
$/sqft Trend: -2.8%
Properties in Crafton Heights sell for 96.4% of list price on average.
62% of properties sold at asking price, 38% sold after a price reduction (avg -9.3%).

Rental Market 34 rented

Rental activity in Crafton Heights over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $1,500/mo
Based on 34 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -3.0%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 28 days
Median Days to Rent: 12 days
Based on 31 properties with listing date data
68% of properties rented at asking price, 29% rented after a reduction (avg -11.0%), and 3% rented above initial asking.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

DealScanner is tracking 18 active listings in Crafton Heights as of Sep 02, 2026, currently asking a median of $177,500. Of those, 10 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

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

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 21 closed sales in Crafton Heights is $204,900. 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 Crafton Heights (last 12 months)?

Across 21 sold homes in Crafton Heights over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 6.0% and the median monthly rent is $1,652. 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 Crafton Heights 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 Crafton Heights

Neighborhood Class
B- - C+
Median Income
$45,906
Vacancy Rate
9.7%
Renter %
35%
Education (Bachelor's+)
27%
Poverty Rate
22.0%

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