Pittsburg Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Pittsburg, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 39
- Median Sale Price: $600,000
- Average Sale Price: $561,158
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $338
- Average Days on Market: 49
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 100.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Pittsburg moved 6.0% up (from $566,250 to $600,000). The number of homes sold was 2.5% down compared to the prior month (40 vs. 39). Average days on market shifted 51.0% down (100 days to 49 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 0.0% down (from $600,000 to $600,000). Sales volume is 27.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Pittsburg's housing market is showing some interesting mixed signals this May. Prices ticked up 6 percent month-over-month to hit a $600,000 median, which is encouraging, though we're essentially flat year-over-year. The real story here is speed: homes are moving noticeably faster, sitting on the market for just 49 days compared to 100 days a year ago. That's a dramatic improvement and suggests sellers are finally getting reasonable offers without endless waiting. The fact that homes are selling at 100.8 percent of list price is healthy too—no dramatic discounting, but no bidding wars either.
The inventory situation bears watching. With 130 active listings and a median asking price of $584,500, there's reasonable selection for buyers, though those listings are lingering at 87 days on average. This indicates we're in a more balanced market than the tight inventory we've seen in recent years. The dominance of single-family homes in sales (33 of 39 homes) reflects Pittsburg's character as a suburban community, while the relatively modest price per square foot of $338 keeps the market accessible compared to Bay Area centers.
Overall, Pittsburg feels like a market finding its footing—prices stabilizing, homes selling steadily, and inventory available for serious buyers. It's not a hot market, but it's a functional one.
Pittsburg Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94565 | 39 | $600,000 | $338 | 49 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 33 | $605,000 | $365 |
| MOBILE | 4 | $113,500 | $116 |
| LAND | 1 | $765,500 | N/A |
| TOWNHOMES | 1 | $650,000 | $337 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 2 |
| $100K - $199K | 1 |
| $200K - $299K | 2 |
| $300K - $399K | 2 |
| $400K - $499K | 2 |
| $500K - $749K | 24 |
| $750K+ | 6 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 130 active listings in Pittsburg with a median asking price of $584,500 and an average of 87 days on market.
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