Pennsylvania Cash Home Buyers
We Buy Houses in Scranton, Pennsylvania — Cash Offers for NEPA Homes
TL;DR
USA Home Buyers purchases houses in Scranton PA and throughout Lackawanna County — Green Ridge, Hill Section, Hyde Park, South Scranton, West Side, North Scranton, Minooka, and surrounding NEPA communities. Written cash offer in 24 hours. Close in 7–14 days. Scranton's total transfer tax is 3.7% (1% PA + 1% Lackawanna County + 1.7% City of Scranton) — we cover all closing costs. According to Redfin (March 2026), Scranton's median sale price is $215,500 (+7.8% YoY). NYC and NJ buyers are driving 75% of Scranton's buyer demand. Call 888-274-5006.
We buy houses in Scranton and Lackawanna County in any condition — coal-era row homes, Victorian frames, estates, foreclosures, tenant-occupied. No repairs, no agent fees.
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Scranton PA Real Estate Market — What Sellers Need to Know
Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, and the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA). According to Redfin (March 2026), the median sale price is $215,500 — up 7.8% year-over-year — with 25 days on market, a sale-to-list ratio of 97.3%, and a Compete Score of 79. About 75% of Scranton buyers are relocating from outside the metro area — primarily from New York City and New Jersey — driving robust demand and price appreciation.
Scranton Transfer Tax — Know Your Numbers Before You List
Scranton's total transfer tax is 3.7%: 1% Pennsylvania state + 1% Lackawanna County + 1.7% City of Scranton. On a $215,500 sale, that's approximately $7,974 — nearly double the 2% standard for most Pennsylvania municipalities. This is not a rounding artifact: the three-tier breakdown is 1% + 1% + 1.7% = 3.7%. Source: PA Department of Revenue; alttitle.com (updated July 2025). USA Home Buyers covers all closing costs including the full transfer tax.
Pennsylvania is a judicial foreclosure state — all Lackawanna County foreclosures run through the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. Lackawanna County also maintains a residential mortgage foreclosure mediation program. Typical timeline: 9–18 months from first default. Probate uses the Register of Wills / Orphans' Court system — Lackawanna County Register of Wills is at 123 Wyoming Ave, Suite 521, Scranton PA 18503, (570) 963-6702.
Market data last updated: March 2026
| Metric | Scranton PA | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $215,500 (+7.8% YoY) | Redfin city (Mar 2026) |
| Median days on market | 25 days | Redfin city (Mar 2026) |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 97.3% | Redfin city (Mar 2026) |
| Compete Score | 79 / 100 (Very Competitive) | Redfin (Mar 2026) |
| Transfer tax (Scranton) | 3.7% total: 1% Pennsylvania + 1% Lackawanna County + 1.7% City of Scranton | PA DOR; alttitle.com (Jul 2025) |
| Foreclosure type | Judicial — Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas; mediation program available; ~9–18 months | Pennsylvania law |
| Probate system | Register of Wills / Orphans' Court — 123 Wyoming Ave, Suite 521, Scranton PA 18503; (570) 963-6702 | Lackawanna County |
| PA inheritance tax | 0% spouse · 4.5% direct descendants · 12% siblings · 15% others | PA DOR |
| Attorney-closing required? | No — Pennsylvania is a title company state | — |
| County | Lackawanna County | — |
We Buy Houses in Scranton PA in Any Situation
Inherited or Estate Property →
Sell an inherited Scranton home through Lackawanna County Register of Wills
Going Through Divorce →
One offer, one closing, clean split
Facing Foreclosure →
PA judicial foreclosure — sell before the Lackawanna County sheriff sale
Probate Sale →
We work with Lackawanna County Register of Wills cases regularly
Tenant-Occupied Property →
We buy with tenants in place
Code Violations →
Open violations? We buy anyway
Fire Damage →
Fire or smoke damage? We purchase as-is
What Scranton PA Homeowners Are Saying
"I owned a Green Ridge home that had been in the family since the coal era. USA Home Buyers gave me a written cash offer in 24 hours and handled all the transfer tax paperwork — 3.7% in Scranton adds up and I was glad they handled it. Closed in 10 days."
"I was facing Lackawanna County judicial foreclosure. PA foreclosures can drag out 360 days or more, but I didn't want to wait. USA Home Buyers closed in 8 days. The equity I preserved meant a fresh start."
"My aunt passed and left us a Hyde Park row house through the Lackawanna County Register of Wills. The estate took three months. USA Home Buyers gave us an upfront offer and waited — no pressure. Closed the week authorization came through."
"University of Scranton proximity meant I had student renters for years. Tired of it. USA Home Buyers bought the Hill Section house with the tenant still in place. Nine days."
Cash Sale vs. Listing With an Agent in Scranton PA
| USA Home Buyers (Cash) | Traditional Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Offer timeline | 24 hours | 14–60 days to receive an offer |
| Closing timeline | 7–14 days | 45–60+ days |
| Repairs required | None — we buy as-is | Usually required ($5K–$25K+ for coal-era homes) |
| Agent commissions | $0 | 5–6% (~$10,775–$12,930 on $215,500) |
| Scranton transfer tax | We cover everything | 3.7% total: 1% PA + 1% Lackawanna County + 1.7% City ($7,974 on $215,500) |
| Sale certainty | Guaranteed — written contract | 15–20% of listings fall through |
| Average net proceeds | 70–82% of FMV | 84–90% after all costs |
Offer timeline
USA Home Buyers (Cash)
24 hours
Traditional Agent
14–60 days to receive an offer
Closing timeline
USA Home Buyers (Cash)
7–14 days
Traditional Agent
45–60+ days
Repairs required
USA Home Buyers (Cash)
None — we buy as-is
Traditional Agent
Usually required ($5K–$25K+ for coal-era homes)
Agent commissions
USA Home Buyers (Cash)
$0
Traditional Agent
5–6% (~$10,775–$12,930 on $215,500)
Scranton transfer tax
USA Home Buyers (Cash)
We cover everything
Traditional Agent
3.7% total: 1% PA + 1% Lackawanna County + 1.7% City ($7,974 on $215,500)
Sale certainty
USA Home Buyers (Cash)
Guaranteed — written contract
Traditional Agent
15–20% of listings fall through
Average net proceeds
USA Home Buyers (Cash)
70–82% of FMV
Traditional Agent
84–90% after all costs
On a $215,500 Scranton median-sale home, a 5–6% agent commission runs $10,775–$12,930. Add the 3.7% transfer tax ($7,974), carrying costs during 25 days on market, and repairs to coal-era housing stock. A direct cash sale eliminates those costs entirely. Average Scranton homes sell for about 2.7% below list price (Redfin, Mar 2026).
Scranton PA Neighborhoods We Buy In
We purchase homes throughout Scranton and the surrounding Lackawanna County communities:
Note: Dickson City, Dunmore, and other listed communities are separate boroughs outside Scranton City limits — their transfer tax rates may differ from Scranton's 3.7%. Contact us for specifics on your borough.
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