Pittsburgh Real Estate Market September 2026: More Homes, Lower Prices

Short answer: In September 2026, the Pittsburgh metro had more homes for sale, a lower median list price, and homes that took a bit longer to sell. Active listings were up 15.6% from last year. The median list price was $245,000. Prices are flattening, and buyers have more room to choose.

This is based on Realtor.com's September 2026 report for Pittsburgh. We cover the Pittsburgh metro, including Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties. The report covers the Pittsburgh market as a whole, not each county or town.

The numbers

• Active listings: 6,539. Up 15.6% from a year ago. The national rise was 5.4%.
• New listings: up 0.5% from a year ago. Nationally, new listings dipped 0.7%.
• Median list price: $245,000. Down 3.9% from a year ago. The national median was $419,250.
• Price cuts: 22.2% of listings had a price cut. Nationally it was 20.8%.
• Days on market: 54 days. That is about 3.8% longer than a year ago. The national median was 61 days.

More homes to pick from

There were a lot more homes for sale than last year. Inventory grew about three times faster than it did across the country. New listings kept coming at about the same pace as last year.

Prices are flattening

The median list price came in at $245,000. That is well under the national number of $419,250. More sellers are cutting their price, too. About 1 in 5 listings had a cut.

Homes are selling a bit slower

Homes took a median of 54 days to sell. That is a little longer than last year. It is still faster than the national median of 61 days.

What it means for sellers

• You have more competition. Buyers can see more homes than last year.
• Price it right from day one. More sellers are cutting prices after they list.
• Plan for a bit more time. 54 days was the median.
• Pittsburgh homes still sell faster than the national median.

What it means for buyers

• You have more choices. Active listings were up 15.6%.
• You may have more room to talk price. More than 1 in 5 listings had a cut.
• You may not need to rush. Homes sat a little longer than last year.
• Prices here are far below the national median.

Thinking about buying? Read our list of 15 pros and 2 cons of buying a home in Pittsburgh. For the latest weekly look, see our Pittsburgh Metro Housing Market Update - Week of October 19, 2026.

Common questions

How many homes were for sale in Pittsburgh in September 2026?

6,539 active listings, according to Realtor.com. That was up 15.6% from a year ago.

What was the median list price in Pittsburgh in September 2026?

$245,000. That was down 3.9% from a year ago and well below the national median of $419,250.

How long did it take to sell a home in Pittsburgh in September 2026?

The median was 54 days. That is about 3.8% longer than a year ago, but faster than the national median of 61 days.

Are Pittsburgh sellers cutting prices?

Yes. 22.2% of listings had a price cut in September 2026. The national rate was 20.8%.

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Pittsburgh right now?

Realtor.com says buyers hold more of the leverage right now. There are more homes, more price cuts, and homes are taking a bit longer to sell.

Sources

• Realtor.com, "Pittsburgh Buyers Get More Choices at Prices Well Below the National Average," October 3, 2026. Data reflects September 2026 MLS activity. https://www.realtor.com/news/local/pittsburgh-pa/real-estate-market-pittsburgh-pa-september-2026/

Matt Durbin | eXp Realty
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