$160,000

55-57 Watson Blvd Observatory Hill, PA 15214

$1,900
Closing credit¹
0.10 acres
Multi-Family

Property details

About 55-57 Watson Blvd

Tremendous investment in Observatory Hill! This up/down duplex offers spacious units, each with 2 large bedrooms, separate living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchens with updated appliances, & sun porches for relaxing outside. Tons of character with hardwood floors & original fireplaces. Recent mechanical upgrades including new boilers, new roof, relined chimney. Huge basement with storage & separate washer/dryers. Backyard area with grass. Tenants pay gas/electric, landlord pays water/sewer. Observatory Hill is one of Pittsburgh's oldest & grandest neighborhoods, with rich & timeless history, not to mention breathtaking city skyline views spanning the Allegheny & Ohio Rivers. Stroll over to Riverview Park in just a few minutes' time, & enjoy many hiking/biking trails, event pavilions, urban gardens, & historic landmarks. Drive to Riverview Swimming Pool in 5 minutes or North Shore in 10. Fully occupied for immediate cash flow, or update for potential to increase rents astronomically!

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
BasementYes
Lot size0.0954 Acres
Year built1935
MLS #1687340

Summary

  • MLS Number: 1687340
  • MLS Name: WESTPENN
  • Office Name: Re/Max Select Realty
  • Office Phone: (724) 933-6300
  • Listing Agent: Artem Kovalevskiy & Rebekah Siegel Team

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Nearby schools

4

Pittsburgh Spring Hill

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

1351 Damas St

10

Reserve Primary School

Public District KG-3

1.5 mi

2107 Lonsdale St

6

Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5

Public Magnet PK-5

1.8 mi

810 Arch St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,741. The most common annual income of people living in Observatory Hill, PA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • TennisTennis
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • IKEAIKEA
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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This home is located at 55-57 Watson Blvd in Observatory Hill, PA and zip code 15214 in the Perry North neighborhood. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $160,000.

In February 2025, from all listings sold in Observatory Hill, PA there were more than 66 sold above asking price, over 232 sold below and more than 54 were sold right at the asked price. Between January and February 2025, Observatory Hill, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.8%. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 68 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $250,230.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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