Is Pittsburgh, PA 15213 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Pittsburgh is a balanced market. With about 4.2 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 27% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #554 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 Pittsburgh housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Pittsburgh, PA 15213 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 73 days and there were 4.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 52 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold more slowly (61 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $293,873. Overall, Pittsburgh is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Allegheny County, homes here sell more slowly than in 84% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Pittsburgh ranks #554 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 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 Pittsburgh real estate
Is Pittsburgh a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.2 months of supply in Pittsburgh, PA 15213 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 73 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Pittsburgh sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% 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 $293,873 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $205 per square foot.
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