Is Imperial, PA 15126 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Imperial is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 36% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #348 of 601 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Imperial housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Imperial, PA 15126 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 37 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold faster (59 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $305,868. Overall, Imperial is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Allegheny County, homes here sell more slowly than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 72%. On our competition score, Imperial ranks #348 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pittsburgh 15225 (0% sold over asking) or Pittsburgh 15222 (0% sold over asking), while Russellton 15076 (100% sold over asking) and Pittsburgh 15229 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Imperial real estate
Is Imperial a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Imperial, PA 15126 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Imperial?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Imperial sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Imperial?
About 1.52% of a home’s value a year in Allegheny County, or roughly $6,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Imperial?
The median sale price was $305,868 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $188 per square foot.
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