Opportunity to own two adjacent mixed-use buildings on Brownsville Rd, including 6 residential units and 2 street-level commercial storefronts. This 8-unit property requires an initial capital investment to address outstanding code violations, and other deferred maintenance in order to pass occupancy. Best suited for an investor looking for a value-add opportunity to force equity while increasing cash flow through monthly rent. The property is operating at a net loss largely due to vacancy, under-rented units, and owner-paid utilities. 5/8 units are occupied, however only receiving rent from 2/5 tenants due to prior “handshake deals” made by the owner. All tenants are on month-to-month leases, giving the new buyer the option to either enforce the lease terms with the current tenants or terminate the lease. Two (2) COM, three (3) 1bd/1ba, two (2) 2bd/1ba, one (1) 3 bd/1ba. 3/1 Rent: $919/month and 2/1 Rent: $595. The path to positive cash flow: bringing rents to market rate and making tenants responsible for all utilities. Estimated market rent: 1/1 - $950, 2/1 - $1200, 3/1 - $1450, COM - $13/sq/yr. Located on Brownsville Road (PA Route 88) with direct access to public transit and convenient to the Rt. 51 corridor and Pittsburgh's South Hills.
South Side, located between the Monongahela River and South Side Slopes, is a historic and nightlife-forward Pittsburgh neighborhood with a riverfront trail and a long main-street corridor. East Carson Street concentrates the neighborhood’s character, where restored storefronts line up with independent bars, coffee counters, record bins, and late-night bites under old brick facades. Rowhouses and former industrial buildings shape the streetscape, with steep stairways climbing toward hillside overlooks. The Great Allegheny Passage and South Side Riverfront Park set a daily rhythm for walking and cycling along the water. Cultural anchors like City Theatre, The Rex Theater, and Carson Street Deli give the area a recognizable local cadence. Bridges and river views keep the geography present at nearly every turn.
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215-217 Brownsville Rd · $325,000
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Most homes are selling 7% below list price.
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$325,000
Median list price in this area is $246,276. (24% lower than this home)
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Gross income: $127,590
Reported rents include $400, $595, $750, and $919
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Value add opportunity for a rare 8-unit mixed-use building in the Mt. Oliver area of Pittsburgh. This property features 6 residential units and 2 commercial storefronts. The storefronts are currently occupied by a successful barber and dog training facility. Units are under-rented and have the potential for serious increases. Great location close to the city, shopping, and public transit.
LEASESTAR #1
Aug 8, 2023
Rental Removed
$875
Aug 2, 2023
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$875
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Last updated by owner on May 18, 2025.
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