Investing in WEST HOMESTEAD

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Data updated Jul 19, 2026

For Sale: 6 Under Contract: 4 Sold (12 mo): 16

Active Listings NOW

10
currently asking median $164,500
$18,500 - $285,000
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in WEST HOMESTEAD, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$192,498
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=16

Median $/Sqft

$194
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=16

Median DOM

53 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=16

Cap Rate (at sold price)

5.29%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=13

ARV

$204,058
Median after-repair value, trailing 12-month sold - n=14

Median Rent

$1,531/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=13
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About WEST HOMESTEAD

WEST HOMESTEAD is a municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 10 active listings, currently asking a median of $164,500, a median projected flip ROI of -26.8% on current listings (at list price). Across 16 homes sold in WEST HOMESTEAD over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $192,498, a median 53 days on market, a median cap rate of 5.3% (at recorded sale price), an ARV of $204,058, a median rent of $1,531/month. Trailing-12-month medians are used as the area-level basis because they are computed from a much larger sample than the 10 homes currently for sale.

Census signals for WEST HOMESTEAD include a DealScanner neighborhood class of B-B-, a median household income of $77,318, a renter share of 21.7%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

Investment Analysis NOW

Computed from 10 active listings in WEST HOMESTEAD - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
-23.3%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
7.0%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$175,456
Rent (active listings)
$1,541
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$69,803
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$40,196
Typical Condition
Well maintained

Market Velocity

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

3.8
Months Supply
26.4%
Absorption Rate
53
Median Days on Market
Balanced Market - Supply and demand are relatively even.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $197,450
Median Sold Price: $192,498
Median Price Change: -2.5%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $194
Sold $/sqft: $194
$/sqft Trend: -0.4%
Properties in WEST HOMESTEAD sell for 97.4% of list price on average.
75% of properties sold at asking price, 25% sold after a price reduction (avg -10.6%).

Rental Market 11 rented

Rental activity in WEST HOMESTEAD over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $1,500/mo
Based on 11 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -1.9%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 25 days
Median Days to Rent: 19 days
Based on 9 properties with listing date data
56% of properties rented at asking price, 33% rented after a reduction (avg -8.7%), and 11% rented above initial asking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WEST HOMESTEAD right now?

DealScanner is tracking 10 active listings in WEST HOMESTEAD as of Jul 19, 2026, currently asking a median of $164,500. Of those, 6 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

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

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 16 closed sales in WEST HOMESTEAD is $192,498. 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 WEST HOMESTEAD (last 12 months)?

Across 16 sold homes in WEST HOMESTEAD over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 5.3% and the median monthly rent is $1,531. 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 WEST HOMESTEAD 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.

Area Demographics ACS

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

Area Class
B - B-
Median Income
$77,318
Renter %
22%
Education (Bachelor's+)
36%
Poverty Rate
8.0%

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