Investing in West Oakland

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Data updated Jul 19, 2026

For Sale: 5 Under Contract: 1 Sold (12 mo): 2

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6
currently asking median $224,950
$79,900 - $350,000

Insufficient recent sales

No reliable area-level statistics
Fewer than 5 sales recorded in West Oakland over the last 12 months. See the Pittsburgh and Allegheny County baselines for comparable medians.
NOW Active listings today ACS U.S. Census ACS 2024

About West Oakland

West Oakland is a Pittsburgh neighborhood in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. As of , DealScanner is tracking 6 active listings, currently asking a median of $224,950. The trailing-12-month sold cohort in West Oakland is too small (2 sales) to publish reliable area medians; see the Pittsburgh and Allegheny County baselines below.

Census signals for West Oakland include a DealScanner neighborhood class of C-, a median household income of $26,958, a renter share of 67.9%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

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Computed from 6 active listings in West Oakland - as of

Cap Rate (at list price)
7.7%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Rent (active listings)
$2,709
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$21,803
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$16,304
Typical Condition
Basic rehab

Market Velocity

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

30.0
Months Supply
3.3%
Absorption Rate
46
Median Days on Market
Buyer's Market - More inventory available. Buyers have negotiating power.

Rental Market 40 rented

Rental activity in West Oakland over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $2,625/mo
Based on 40 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -0.7%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 28 days
Median Days to Rent: 17 days
Based on 27 properties with listing date data
85% of properties rented at asking price, 15% rented after a reduction (avg -4.6%).

Recent Sales 2

Closed in the trailing 12 months, through

$284,950
Median Sale
46
Median DOM (sold)
100.0%
Sale-to-List
$117
Median $/sqft

Sale prices ranged from $169,900 to $400,000

2515 Allequippa St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 bed 1 bath 1,452 sqft • 44 DOM
$169,900
Sold
142 Robinson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5 bed 3 bath • 49 DOM
$400,000
Sold

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in West Oakland right now?

DealScanner is tracking 6 active listings in West Oakland as of Jul 19, 2026, currently asking a median of $224,950. Of those, 5 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

When was West Oakland data last updated?

Live market data on this page was last refreshed on Jul 19, 2026. DealScanner refreshes from MLS, county records, and public sources daily.

Neighborhood Demographics ACS

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

Neighborhood Class
C-
Median Income
$26,958
Vacancy Rate
37.7%
Renter %
68%
Education (Bachelor's+)
35%
Poverty Rate
60.1%

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In-depth analysis of West Oakland as a real estate investment market: investor profile, market sentiment, opportunity by strategy (BRRRR / flip / buy-and-hold), and answers to common questions.

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