5526 Howe Street

Sold 6/20/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$530,000

5526 Howe St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Multi FamilyProperty Type

1890Year Built

Description

Spectacular 3 unit apartment building in Pittsburgh's most desired neighborhood, just 1 short block to the vibrant business district on Walnut with classic retail shops, restaurants, bars, bakeries etc. Great rental history, tenants pay gas & electric. Owner pays water & sewer. Coin operated washer & dryer by owner. Super apartments...1st flr new flooring, kitchen granite counters, updated bath. 2nd flr huge apartment, great closet space, maple cabinets. 3rd flr large apartment, newer floors, updated...Spectacular 3 unit apartment building in Pittsburgh's most desired neighborhood, just 1 short block to the vibrant business district on Walnut with classic retail shops, restaurants, bars, bakeries etc. Great rental history, tenants pay gas & electric. Owner pays water & sewer. Coin operated washer & dryer by owner. Super apartments...1st flr new flooring, kitchen granite counters, updated bath. 2nd flr huge apartment, great closet space, maple cabinets. 3rd flr large apartment, newer floors, updated kitchen, access to basement from Bilco door in fenced in backyard. 3 forced air Trane furnaces, multi pane windows, no income shown foe Owners new coin operated washer & dryer. Great for owner occupant or investor alike. Leases in place for all 3 units.

Listed by: • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

Listing closed: 06/20/2019 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1376379

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Property Information for 5526 Howe Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,295 / year
MLS Type: Multi-Unit / Triplex
County: Allegheny County
Zoning: Res 3

Building Information

Residences: 3
Year Built: 1890

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Pittsburgh
Postal Code: 15232

County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
County M 360: Allegheny
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Directions: From Oakland into Shadyside 5th Ave L Ivy L Howe or S Aiken L Walnut into business district 4 blocks R Ivy 1st R on Howe
Public Transportation: Yes

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0085-A-00005-0000-00
Taxes: $5,295

School Information

School District: Pittsburgh
School Transportation: Yes

Parking

Parking Description: On-Street Parking

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Property

Lot Information

Lot Size: 33 x 121.07
Type of Property: Triplex

Area: Shadyside
Construction: Brick

Property and Assessments

Insurance: $1,046
Year Built Numeric: 1890

Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 25

Utilities

Utilities: $4,024
Utilities Available: Electricity, Gas, Sewer, Water

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Asphalt

Interior Features

Baths Total: 0.0
Basement: Yes

Basement Description: Full
Insulation: Unknown

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

Num of Units: 3
Total Numof Units: 3

Income and Expenses

Gross Annual Income: $45,180
Gross Operating Income: $45,180

Net Operating Income: $34,815

Unit Information

Unit 1

Unit Full Baths 1: 1
UNIT Monthly Rent 1: 1195+GE

Unit Num Bedrooms 1: 2

Unit 2

Unit Full Baths 2: 1
UNIT Monthly Rent 2: 1485+GE

Unit Num Bedrooms 2: 3

Unit 3

Unit Full Baths 3: 1
UNIT Monthly Rent 3: 1085+GE

Unit Num Bedrooms 3: 2

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: Yes

Property History for 5526 Howe Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 20, 2019	Sold WPMLS #1376379	$530,000	—
May 20, 2019	Pending WPMLS #1376379		—
Jan 8, 2019	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1376379	$595,000	—
Sep 28, 2007	Sold WPMLS #686209	$234,000	—
Sep 28, 2007	Pending WPMLS #686209		—
Jul 23, 2007	Listed (Active) WPMLS #686209	$279,000	—
Aug 15, 1997	Sold WPMLS #167022	$135,500	—
Jul 7, 1997	Pending WPMLS #167022		—
Jun 25, 1997	Listed (Active) WPMLS #167022	$149,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/20/2019	Sold WPMLS #1376379	$530,000
05/20/2019	Pending WPMLS #1376379	—
01/08/2019	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1376379	$595,000
09/28/2007	Sold WPMLS #686209	$234,000
09/28/2007	Pending WPMLS #686209	—
07/23/2007	Listed (Active) WPMLS #686209	$279,000
08/15/1997	Sold WPMLS #167022	$135,500
07/07/1997	Pending WPMLS #167022	—
06/25/1997	Listed (Active) WPMLS #167022	$149,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5526 Howe Street

Taxable ValueLand$121,300Additions$215,800Total$337,100

Tax Record2026$8,883 ($740 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,300 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,995 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1890CountyALLEGHENYAPN85-A-5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5526 Howe Street

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Pittsburgh Colfax K-8	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	1.5 mi
6/10	Pittsburgh Allderdice High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Pioneer	Public - Choice school	K to 12	5.2 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy	Public - Choice school	K to 12	4.9 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	6.5 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	5.9 mi
NR	Friendship Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Depaul Institute	Private - Nearby school	PK to 1	0.6 mi
NR	Central Catholic	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 PublicK to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
6/10	Pittsburgh Allderdice High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Pioneer PublicK to 12 Choice school	5.2 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy PublicK to 12 Choice school	4.9 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8 PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	6.5 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 PublicPK to 8 Choice school	5.9 mi
NR	Friendship Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Depaul Institute PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Central Catholic Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5526 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$530,000	–	–	–	–
5528 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$497,500	–	–	–	–
5524 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$150,000	–	3	3,097	3,874
5530 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$620,500	4	3	3,300	3,814
5522 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	–	–	3	3,293	3,753
5532 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$1,285,000	4	5	3,278	3,567
5518 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$565,000	–	–	–	–
912 Ivy Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$505,000	–	3	3,472	2,500
5525 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$380,000	–	2	1,952	1,925
5516 Howe Street, Shadyside, PA 15232	$167,500	–	–	–	0
5527 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$222,000	–	5	2,605	2,479
5537 Kentucky Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$625,000	–	–	–	2,561
5521 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$505,000	3	3	1,536	3,436
5529 Howe Street, Shadyside, PA 15232	$215,000	–	–	–	–
918 Ivy Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$590,000	–	–	–	–
5531 Howe Street, Shadyside, PA 15232	$313,000	–	–	–	–

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