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Duplex with Private Laundry

5972 Alder Street Pittsburgh, PA 15232

5972 Alder Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
$550,000
For Sale
$550,000

Two-unit duplex offers separate one- and three-bedroom layouts, each with its own laundry setup.

Property Size2,315 SF
Price / SF$237.58
Days on Market48

Property Features for 5972 Alder Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,315 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Unit / Duplex

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Listed by Taylor Drawbaugh · License #RS346916
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Added: Jun 4 Updated: Jul 21 at 5:22AM Checked: Jul 21 at 5:22AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex features two separate residential units. Unit #1 is a one-bedroom, one-full-bath apartment with a fully equipped kitchen and its own laundry. Unit #2 provides three bedrooms and two full bathrooms with its own laundry, and includes modern updates while maintaining home character.

The property is located within walking distance to S. Highland St, Walnut St, and Bakery Square.

The flexible layout allows for continued duplex use, or for conversion to a single-family home by removing the wall separating the units.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with separate one- and three‑bedroom layouts
  • Unit #1: 1 bed, 1 full bath, fully equipped kitchen, roughly 815 sq. ft., and its own laundry
  • Unit #2: roughly 1,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and its own laundry

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $40.3k $17.40
− Vacancy −$2.6k −$1.13
EGI $37.7k $16.27
− OpEx −$11.3k −$4.88
NOI $26.4k $11.39
2,315 SF · lease $17.40/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$376.6K
$329.6K – $439.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,364 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.79%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$348.8K
$305.2K – $406.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,416 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.44%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$737.3K
$645.1K – $860.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,609 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.38%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Electrical Service HVAC Service Law Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom Florist Computer & Electronic Repair Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit duplex offers separate one- and three-bedroom layouts, each with its own laundry setup.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5972 Alder Street Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with separate one- and three‑bedroom layouts; Unit #1: 1 bed, 1 full bath, fully equipped kitchen, roughly 815 sq. ft., and its own laundry; Unit #2: roughly 1,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and its own laundry
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