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Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 15201
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: COLD
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
52
Active Listings
44
Sold Properties
8

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$435,000
Median Sold Price
$335,000
Median Price per Sqft
$251/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,000

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.96%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
349
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
cold
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the 15201 area are averaging 6.36%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market-value indicator is the median sold price 335,000, and when paired with a prolonged median days on market of 349 it points to slower sales velocity in the area; this pattern aligns with a cold market and a down price year-over-year trend.

  2. There is a pronounced gap between the median listing price 435,000 and the median sold price 335,000, which suggests pricing friction and that seller expectations may be above recent transaction levels; sellers should consider aligning offers to achieved sale prices to improve closings. pricing friction

  3. Valuation on a unit basis remains anchored by a median price per square foot of 251, which provides a consistent comparative metric for appraisals and investor screening while transaction volume appears muted—this may indicate moderate transaction volume and longer negotiation cycles.

  4. Rental fundamentals show a median market rent of 2,000 with rent year-over-year trend reported as up, indicating stable to strengthening rental demand; however, elevated interest rate pressure and average local mortgage rates near 6.36% may constrain buyer purchasing power and support continued renter demand. up


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

296 Foster Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds
2 baths
1,408 sqft
$400,000
Feb 1, 2026
$284/sqft/sqft
5237 Carnegie St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,122 sqft
$328,000
Mar 1, 2026
$292/sqft/sqft
115 45th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,246 sqft
$325,000
Mar 1, 2026
$261/sqft/sqft
1605 Hawthorne St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
1 baths
1,554 sqft
$302,700
Feb 1, 2026
$195/sqft/sqft
212 days on market
5241 Dresden Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,400 sqft
$265,000
Mar 1, 2026
$189/sqft/sqft
3728 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,016 sqft
$197,000
Mar 1, 2026
$194/sqft/sqft
412 days on market
3728 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,016 sqft
$197,000
Mar 1, 2026
$194/sqft/sqft
412 days on market
5433 Mccandless Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Value

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
1,200 sqft
$103,000
Mar 1, 2026
$86/sqft/sqft

Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 15201
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: COLD
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
13
Active Listings
5
Sold Properties
8

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$699,000
Median Sold Price
$349,000
Median Price per Sqft
$388/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,000

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.37%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
358
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
cold
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the 15201 area are averaging 6.36%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners compared to earlier 2026 benchmarks.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator of recent market value is the $349,000 median sold price, which sits well below the $699,000 median listing price and suggests meaningful pricing friction and down pressure in transaction-level pricing.

  2. The 358 median days on market indicates materially slower sales velocity and suggests reduced liquidity; combined with elevated inventory relative to sales activity, this appears consistent with a cold market temperature.

  3. Pricing context shows a $388 median price per square foot alongside a $2,000 median market rent; with rent year-over-year trending up, rental demand appears more resilient than for-sale activity.

  4. Interest-rate conditions are a headwind: interest rate pressure is elevated and Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in the 15201 area are averaging 6.36%, which may continue to suppress buyer purchasing power and reinforce the cold market environment.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

2901 Smallman St Apt 2c, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

1 beds
1 baths
2,786 sqft
$2,700,000
Nov 1, 2025
$969/sqft/sqft
5541 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
1,811 sqft
$808,000
Dec 1, 2025
$446/sqft/sqft
377 days on market
5545 Berlin Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds
3 baths
1,825 sqft
$760,000
Dec 1, 2025
$416/sqft/sqft
339 days on market
3501 Butler St Apt 3a, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

1 beds
1 baths
2,000 sqft
$377,000
Dec 1, 2025
$189/sqft/sqft
227 days on market
5267 Holmes St Apt 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
2 baths
1,117 sqft
$352,000
Dec 1, 2025
$315/sqft/sqft
525 days on market
3809 Liberty Ave # 301, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

1 beds
1 baths
901 sqft
$339,000
Dec 1, 2025
$376/sqft/sqft
593 days on market
3809 Liberty Ave # 206, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Value

Sold below market average

1 beds
1 baths
747 sqft
$229,000
Dec 1, 2025
$307/sqft/sqft
358 days on market
5267 Holmes St Apt 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Value

Sold below market average

1 beds
1 baths
671 sqft
$190,000
Dec 1, 2025
$283/sqft/sqft
422 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$38/mo
15201 Avg Rent
15201 Cost to Own
Rent$2,000
Own$2,038

20% down, 6.4% rate, 1.0% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

15201 Avg nightly rate
15201 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$221/night
Occupancy166 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/13/2026

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