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$459,900

For Sale - Active
5500 Raleigh St, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
4 Beds
3 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1923
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 4 days ago
Updated: Sep 15, 2025 at 08:10PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$459
Cap Rate
4.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.79
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.1%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1923
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

SPACIOUS, WELL MAINTAINED BRICK HOME IN THE HEART OF SQUIRREL HILL! One Side of DUPLEX. Walking Distance from Shops & Restaurants on Forbes Ave and Murray Ave. Front & Rear PORCHES. Newer KITCHEN w/ GRANITE Countertops & Backsplash. Updated 2nd & 3rd Floor Baths. One-Car DETACHED GARAGE (One Side of 2-Car Garage). RECENT CURRENT OWNER IMPROVEMENTS Include: Complete Kitchen Renovation 2016; Most Interior Walls Repainted 2025; New Boiler 2021; Garage Roof Replaced 2019; Rear Porch & Roof Rebuilt 2018; All New Vinyl Windows 2017; New Ceiling Lights & Fans 2025; Vinyl Flooring on 3rd Floor 2025, Etc. PROXIMITY TO: CMU, Chatham University, University of Pittsburgh, Frick Park, Schenley Park. 15 Minute Drive to Downtown Pittsburgh, 30 Minutes to Pgh International Airport.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Garage, GarageDoorOpener
  • Details: Detached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 86N129
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Townhouse
  • Style: Colonial, Three Story
  • Year Built: 1923

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,067

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Allegheny

Listing Details


Listed by:
Donald Fritsch
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(724) 776-9705

Source:
West Penn MultiList
MLS#: 1711009
West Penn MultiList

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$459
Cap Rate
4.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.79
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$459,900
Amount financed:
-$367,920
Down payment:
$91,980
Closing costs:
$13,797
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$105,777
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$367,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,176
Property tax:
$422
Insurance:
$217
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,815

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,100 $37,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$186 -$2,232
Operating income:
$2,914 $34,968

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (14%)
14%-$422-$5,067
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$217-$2,604
Property management: (8%)
8%-$248-$2,976
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (39%)
39%-$1,197-$14,367

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,717 $20,604
Mortgage payments:
-$2,176 -$26,112
Cash flow:
-$459 -$5,508