Is Pittsburgh, PA 15239 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Pittsburgh is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 37% 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 61% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #378 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, 37% of homes in Pittsburgh, PA 15239 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 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 61 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold more slowly (51 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $281,878. Overall, Pittsburgh is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Allegheny County, homes here sell more slowly than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 74%. On our competition score, Pittsburgh ranks #378 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 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 15239 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 56 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Pittsburgh sell over asking?
37% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% 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 $281,878 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $179 per square foot.
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