Is Pittsburgh, PA 15211 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Pittsburgh is a buyer’s market. With about 7.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score15/ 100

More competitive than 8% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #591 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

Months of supply7.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list8.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market58Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$206▲ +21.0% vs. last year

The Pittsburgh housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Pittsburgh, PA 15211 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 58 days and there were 7.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 36 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 11%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $279,879. Overall, Pittsburgh is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Allegheny County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Pittsburgh ranks #591 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 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.

Nearby markets

Allison Park 15101Seller’s market $227 /sq ftBakerstown 15007 — /sq ftBethel Park 15102Seller’s market $207 /sq ftBrackenridge 15014Balanced $114 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Pittsburgh real estate

Is Pittsburgh a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 7.7 months of supply in Pittsburgh, PA 15211 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 Pittsburgh?

The typical home went under contract in 58 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Pittsburgh sell over asking?

9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh?

The median sale price was $279,879 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $206 per square foot.

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