Scranton PA > Inherited Property
Can I sell an inherited house in Scranton?
You stop paying for a house and get a fair price.
You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Yes. We buy houses as-is in Scranton and Lackawanna County.
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Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $214,398 | Redfin · Scranton, PA | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 22 days | Redfin · Scranton, PA | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 199 homes | Redfin · Scranton, PA | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $202,099 | Zillow · Scranton, PA | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 227 homes | Zillow · Scranton, PA | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
What we do with the inherited house
We buy the Scranton house as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can take what you want and leave the rest.
Property taxes, utilities, and upkeep can continue while the estate is being handled. Ask us for a cash offer while you decide what to do with the house.
What happens after you call?
- We talk through the house, its condition, anything you want to keep, and the estate's timing.
- We give you a written offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to move ahead, the closing is through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Remote signing
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
Compare what you could keep
Use the Scranton home-sale calculator to compare sale-cost assumptions and estimated proceeds. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Scranton PA Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Pennsylvania inheritance tax
Pennsylvania inheritance tax depends on who inherits. These rates and relationship categories come from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue:
| Who inherits | Pennsylvania inheritance tax |
|---|---|
| Spouse | 0% |
| Parent inheriting from a child age 21 or younger | 0% |
| Child age 21 or younger inheriting from a parent who died in 2020 or later | 0% |
| Children, grandchildren, and other direct descendants | 4.5% |
| Brothers and sisters | 12% |
| Most other heirs | 15% |
The tax is owed from the date of death. Paying within three months earns a 5% discount, and the tax becomes late after nine months. Many families pay it from the house sale. Ask a tax professional how the rate applies to each heir.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue inheritance-tax guidance.
Pennsylvania realty transfer tax
Pennsylvania charges a 1% state realty transfer tax when a house changes hands, and local taxes may also apply. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. This does not include mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue realty transfer-tax guidance.
Lackawanna County estate and deed-record offices
For deed-record questions, contact the Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Ready to talk about the house?
Call us or ask for a cash offer. Tell us if the hard part is the estate paperwork, distance, belongings, or keeping up with the house.
Call 888-274-5006Questions about selling an inherited Scranton house
Do I have to clean out the inherited house before selling?
No. We buy the house as-is, and you don't need to clean it out before selling to us.
How much is Pennsylvania inheritance tax?
See the Pennsylvania inheritance-tax table above for the relationship rates and payment timing. Ask a qualified tax professional how they apply to your situation.
Can I sell the house if I live out of town?
Yes. See the “Remote signing” section below for the mobile-notary option.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.
Redfin September 2026 and Zillow September 2026 market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $214,398
- Year over year
- +7.20%
- Median days on market
- 22 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 199 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $202,099 ZHVI
Sources: Zillow’s Home Value Index and Redfin’s recent-sale data for Scranton, PA. Zillow data covers September 2026; Redfin data covers September 2026.