Located at 522 Cavitt Ave in Trafford, this vacant up/down duplex offers two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments and a straightforward opportunity for an investor to update, lease, and operate the property on their own terms.
Each apartment has a separate kitchen and living room. Electric is separated with two panels and meters, while the gas boiler and gas water heater are shared. The first-floor apartment previously rented for $950 per month and includes direct access to the full unfinished basement, laundry hookups, and the existing dryer. The second-floor apartment previously rented for $875 per month and features newer flooring and carpeting.
Historical gross rent was $1,825 per month. Depending on final condition and improvements, the estimated combined rent range is approximately $1,900–$2,100 per month. The property was historically self-managed. Under the current utility arrangement, tenants pay their separately metered electric, while the owner pays gas, water, sewer, and trash.
Additional features include a gravel driveway that comfortably accommodates two vehicles, additional street parking, a large side yard, covered rear porch space, and a flexible interior layout. A connecting door within the stairwell allows the two levels to remain separated as apartments or be opened for combined access, subject to the buyer’s intended use and applicable municipal requirements.
The property is vacant and available for showings, inspections, and buyer due diligence before contractual commitment. Property is being sold as-is and where-is. Buyers are responsible for independently verifying property condition, dimensions, legal use, municipal requirements, rents, expenses, utilities, and all other material information.
412 Real Estate Solutions has an equitable or contractual interest in the property and may assign its rights under an existing purchase contract, option, or related agreement.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $5K (8/3)
$135,000
522 Cavitt Ave, Trafford, PA 15085
4beds
1,350sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible interior layoutLarge side yardAdditional street parkingCovered rear porch space
What the owner loves about this home
What stands out most about this property is its flexibility. Both 2-bedroom apartments are vacant, electric is separately metered, and a new owner can inspect, update, and establish new leases without inheriting existing tenants. The first floor offers basement and laundry access, the upper unit has newer flooring and carpeting, and the interior connection between levels provides additional options for future use. The driveway, large yard, and central Trafford location make this a practical rental property with clear cosmetic value-add potential.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (412) 440-7742
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Basement: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3601150077
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Trafford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,610
- Annual tax amount: $1,298
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,078/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Price change | $135,000-3.6%$100/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $140,000-9.7%$104/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listing removed | $155,000$115/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $155,000-6.1%$115/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$122/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+257.1%$130/sqft |
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| 8/3/2018 | Sold | $49,000-10.7%$36/sqft |
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| 7/3/2018 | Pending sale | $54,900$41/sqft |
Source: HOWARD HANNA MURRYSVILLE OFFICE #1329641 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $54,900+37.3%$41/sqft |
Source: HOWARD HANNA MURRYSVILLE OFFICE #1329641 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2003 | Sold | $40,000$30/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,298 +5.6% | $8,610 |
| 2023 | $1,229 | $8,610 |
| 2022 | $1,229 +1.8% | $8,610 |
| 2021 | $1,207 +1.1% | $8,610 |
| 2020 | $1,195 | $8,610 |
| 2019 | $1,195 +3% | $8,610 |
| 2018 | $1,160 +1.5% | $8,610 |
| 2017 | $1,143 +2.6% | $8,610 |
| 2016 | $1,114 +2.4% | $8,610 |
| 2015 | $1,088 +1.6% | $8,610 |
| 2014 | $1,071 | $8,610 |
| 2013 | $1,071 +1.3% | $8,610 |
| 2012 | $1,057 | $8,610 |
| 2011 | $1,057 +5.1% | $8,610 |
| 2010 | $1,005 +1.5% | $8,610 |
| 2009 | $990 -0.2% | $8,610 |
| 2008 | $992 | $8,610 |
| 2007 | $992 | $8,610 |
| 2006 | $992 +3.1% | $8,610 |
| 2005 | $962 +10.9% | $8,610 |
| 2004 | $867 +11.6% | $8,610 |
| 2003 | $777 +2.3% | $8,610 |
| 2002 | $760 +8% | $8,610 |
| 2000 | $704 | $8,610 |
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Neighborhood: 15085
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Penn-Trafford
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






