Investing in Upper Hill

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Data updated Sep 02, 2026

For Sale: 9 Under Contract: 3 Sold (12 mo): 13

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12
currently asking median $165,000
$57,000 - $475,000
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in Upper Hill, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$189,000
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=13

Median $/Sqft

$119
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=13

Median DOM

133 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=13

Cap Rate (at sold price)

7.12%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=10

ARV

$209,506
Median after-repair value, trailing 12-month sold - n=10

Median Rent

$1,657/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=10
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About Upper Hill

Upper Hill is a Pittsburgh neighborhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 12 active listings, currently asking a median of $165,000, a median projected flip ROI of -23.4% on current listings (at list price). Across 13 homes sold in Upper Hill over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $189,000, a median 133 days on market, a median cap rate of 7.1% (at recorded sale price), an ARV of $209,506, a median rent of $1,657/month. Trailing-12-month medians are used as the area-level basis because they are computed from a much larger sample than the 12 homes currently for sale.

Census signals for Upper Hill include a DealScanner neighborhood class of B-, a median household income of $41,474, a renter share of 47.5%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

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Computed from 12 active listings in Upper Hill - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
-12.3%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
6.9%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$231,934
Rent (active listings)
$1,724
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$67,202
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$28,287
Typical Condition
Mid Range rehab

Market Velocity

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

5.7
Months Supply
17.6%
Absorption Rate
124
Median Days on Market
Balanced Market - Supply and demand are relatively even.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $197,500
Median Sold Price: $189,000
Median Price Change: -4.3%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $119
Sold $/sqft: $119
$/sqft Trend: 0.0%
Properties in Upper Hill sell for 96.1% of list price on average.
69% of properties sold at asking price, 31% sold after a price reduction (avg -12.8%).

Rental Market 18 rented

Rental activity in Upper Hill over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $1,798/mo
Based on 18 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -3.0%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 39 days
Median Days to Rent: 20 days
Based on 18 properties with listing date data
78% of properties rented at asking price, 22% rented after a reduction (avg -13.6%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Upper Hill right now?

DealScanner is tracking 12 active listings in Upper Hill as of Sep 02, 2026, currently asking a median of $165,000. Of those, 9 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

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

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 13 closed sales in Upper Hill is $189,000. 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 Upper Hill (last 12 months)?

Across 13 sold homes in Upper Hill over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 7.1% and the median monthly rent is $1,657. 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 Upper Hill 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 Upper Hill

Neighborhood Class
B-
Median Income
$41,474
Vacancy Rate
25.7%
Renter %
47%
Education (Bachelor's+)
51%
Poverty Rate
13.5%

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