Is Pittsburgh, PA 15215 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Pittsburgh is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 28% 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 49% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #451 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, 28% of homes in Pittsburgh, PA 15215 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 52 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 48 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 34%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 14% to $529,771. Overall, Pittsburgh is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Allegheny County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Pittsburgh ranks #451 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 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 seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in Pittsburgh, PA 15215 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 52 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Pittsburgh sell over asking?
28% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% 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 $529,771 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $256 per square foot.
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