Investing in West Oakland

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Data updated Oct 17, 2026

For Sale: 2 Sold (12 mo): 6

Active Listings NOW

2
currently asking median $264,950
$79,900 - $450,000
Trailing 12 months - all statistics below are computed from sales and rentals recorded in the last 12 months in West Oakland, through . Live counts are tagged NOW.

Median Sold Price

$287,500
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=6

Median $/Sqft

$151
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=6

Median DOM

46 days
Trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=6

Cap Rate (at sold price)

7.59%
Median, trailing 12-month sold - n=5

Median Rent

$3,098/mo
Median, trailing 12-month sold cohort - n=5
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 2 active listings, currently asking a median of $264,950, a median projected flip ROI of 161.3% on current listings (at list price). Across 6 homes sold in West Oakland over the trailing 12 months, the area has a median sold price of $287,500, a median 46 days on market, a median cap rate of 7.6% (at recorded sale price), a median rent of $3,098/month. Trailing-12-month medians are used as the area-level basis because they are computed from a much larger sample than the 2 homes currently for sale.

Census signals for West Oakland include a DealScanner neighborhood class of C-, a median household income of $31,250, a renter share of 68.8%. These are factual census tract aggregates, not forecasts - investors typically combine them with the live deal flow above.

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Computed from 2 active listings in West Oakland - as of

Flip ROI (at list price)
161.3%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
Cap Rate (at list price)
16.4%
Active listings, not negotiated MAO
ARV (active listings)
$326,475
Rent (active listings)
$3,070
Avg Rehab (Flip)
$7,578
Avg Rehab (Rental)
$7,267
Typical Condition
Mid Range rehab

Market Velocity

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

4.0
Months Supply
25.0%
Absorption Rate
46
Median Days on Market
Balanced Market - Supply and demand are relatively even.

Price Trends Stable

Sale Prices (last 12 months)

Median Asking Price: $292,500
Median Sold Price: $287,500
Median Price Change: -1.7%

Price Per Square Foot (last 12 months)

Asking $/sqft: $152
Sold $/sqft: $151
$/sqft Trend: -0.9%
Properties in West Oakland sell for 99.1% of list price on average.
67% of properties sold at asking price, 33% sold after a price reduction (avg -2.6%).

Rental Market 37 rented

Rental activity in West Oakland over the last 12 months.

Median Rent (last 12 months)

Median Rent: $2,800/mo
Based on 37 rented properties in the last 12 months.
Avg. asking → closed change: -0.3%

Rental Velocity

Avg. Days to Rent: 24 days
Median Days to Rent: 14 days
Based on 32 properties with listing date data
87% of properties rented at asking price, 10% rented after a reduction (avg -4.4%), and 3% rented above initial asking.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

DealScanner is tracking 2 active listings in West Oakland as of Oct 17, 2026, currently asking a median of $264,950. Of those, 2 are actively for sale (not under contract or pending).

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

The trailing 12-month median sold price across 6 closed sales in West Oakland is $287,500. 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 West Oakland (last 12 months)?

Across 6 sold homes in West Oakland over the trailing 12 months, the median cap rate at recorded sale price is 7.6% and the median monthly rent is $3,098. 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.

When was West Oakland 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.

Neighborhood Demographics ACS

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

Neighborhood Class
C-
Median Income
$31,250
Vacancy Rate
37.7%
Renter %
69%
Education (Bachelor's+)
35%
Poverty Rate
61.7%

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