Pittsburg, California: East Bay Houses for Sale

Pittsburg has a BART station, which extends the Bay Area rail network east, plus Highway 4 access. Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood are next along the corridor, while Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek lie to the west with higher prices. Summers are hot and winds blow off the Delta, so check cooling and insurance costs.

There is no general bar on foreign buyers in the US. Mortgages for non-residents typically need a larger deposit (often 30% or more; verify), and FIRPTA withholding of 15% applies when non-residents sell, reduced for qualifying residence purchases. California property tax starts at about 1% of price (approx.). Review our US buying guide and US financing, and use the mortgage calculator.

Look up the property tax bill and any special assessments, since bond measures can add to the base 1% tax. Older homes may need foundation, roof and termite inspections, and the summer heat means air conditioning matters. Check flood zones near the Delta shoreline, and compare insurance quotes before making an offer. Our property valuation tool can test whether an asking price fits the local €3,361 per m² median.

Look up the property tax bill and any special assessments, since bond measures can add to the base 1% tax. Older homes may need foundation, roof and termite inspections, and the summer heat means air conditioning matters. Check flood zones near the Delta shoreline, and compare insurance quotes before making an offer. Our property valuation tool can test whether an asking price fits the local €3,361 per m² median.

Pittsburg (without the h) is a different city from Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, so check addresses and ZIP codes in any listing. Return to the United States page for state-by-state comparisons.