Investing in SHALER

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Data updated Oct 17, 2026

For Sale: 48 Under Contract: 33 Upcoming Sheriff Sales: 3 Sold (12 mo): 247

Active Listings NOW

83
currently asking median $299,900
$99,000 - $499,900

Upcoming Sheriff Sales NOW

3
median starting bid $6,452
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in SHALER, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$309,900
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=247

Median $/Sqft

$206
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=247

Median DOM

55 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=247

Cap Rate (at sold price)

5.25%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=204

ARV

$327,996
Median after-repair value, trailing 12-month sold - n=201

Median Rent

$2,054/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=204
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About SHALER

SHALER is a municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 83 active listings, currently asking a median of $299,900, 3 upcoming sheriff sales, a median projected flip ROI of -5.2% on current listings (at list price). Across 247 homes sold in SHALER over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $309,900, a median 55 days on market, a median cap rate of 5.3% (at recorded sale price), an ARV of $327,996, a median rent of $2,054/month. Trailing-12-month medians are used as the area-level basis because they are computed from a much larger sample than the 83 homes currently for sale.

Census signals for SHALER include a DealScanner neighborhood class of A-B+, a median household income of $93,292, a renter share of 11.6%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

Investment Analysis NOW

Computed from 83 active listings in SHALER - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
-3.7%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
5.5%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$342,264
Rent (active listings)
$1,963
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$33,532
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$20,195
Typical Condition
Mid Range rehab

Market Velocity

How quickly properties are selling in SHALER. Days-on-market window: trailing 12 months.

2.2
Months Supply
44.6%
Absorption Rate
53
Median Days on Market
Seller's Market - Properties are selling fast. Low inventory means competition for buyers.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $310,000
Median Sold Price: $309,900
Median Price Change: -0.0%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $211
Sold $/sqft: $206
$/sqft Trend: -2.3%
Properties in SHALER sell for 97.4% of list price on average.
64% of properties sold at asking price, 36% sold after a price reduction (avg -7.4%), and 1% sold above initial asking.

Rental Market 56 rented

Rental activity in SHALER over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $1,925/mo
Based on 56 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -1.3%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 25 days
Median Days to Rent: 14 days
Based on 54 properties with listing date data
83% of properties rented at asking price, 17% rented after a reduction (avg -8.0%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SHALER right now?

DealScanner is tracking 83 active listings in SHALER as of Oct 17, 2026, currently asking a median of $299,900. Of those, 48 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

What is the median sold price in SHALER over the last 12 months?

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 247 closed sales in SHALER is $309,900. Sold-cohort medians are a more stable basis for area-level statistics than current asking prices, especially in neighborhoods with thin active inventory.

What is the typical cap rate in SHALER (last 12 months)?

Across 247 sold homes in SHALER over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 5.3% and the median monthly rent is $2,054. This uses each sale's Final Price with estimated rent and a 30% expense-ratio NOI model; the cap rate at a negotiated MAO would be higher.

How many upcoming sheriff sales are scheduled in SHALER?

There are 3 upcoming sheriff sales tracked in SHALER, with a median starting bid of $6,452.

When was SHALER data last updated?

Live market data on this page was last refreshed on Oct 17, 2026. DealScanner refreshes from MLS, county records, and public sources daily.

Area Demographics ACS

U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 - tract aggregates for SHALER

Area Class
A - B+
Median Income
$93,292
Renter %
12%
Education (Bachelor's+)
42%
Poverty Rate
4.4%

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