Sell Your House in Tinicum Township, PA
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What does it cost to sell a house in Tinicum Township?
Pennsylvania's realty transfer tax is 1% to the state plus local tax. In Tinicum Township the local share is 1% (source) (2026 data), for 2% in all. By local custom it's usually split evenly between buyer and seller, but the agreement of sale decides. Run your own numbers with the Pennsylvania transfer tax calculator.
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (state) | 1% |
| Local (municipality + school district) | 1% |
| Total | 2% |
| Sale price | Total transfer tax | Seller's half |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| $300,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| $450,000 | $9,000 | $4,500 |
When Silverside buys your house, we pay all closing costs, including your share of the transfer tax, and the written offer shows every line.
Does Tinicum Township require a resale or U&O inspection?
Yes. Tinicum Township requires a municipal resale, pre-sale or use-and-occupancy (U&O) certificate before a home sale settles (source). The published fee is $75 residential change of ownership, owner occupied ($150 if the buyer is a rental, flip or LLC). Order it early: if the inspection finds violations, many towns issue a temporary or conditional certificate that lets an as-is buyer take on the repairs, which is how we usually close.
Separately, many Delaware County and Chester County, PA municipalities and sewer authorities require a sewer lateral or cross-connection inspection when a house on public sewer changes hands. Ask the municipality when you list or sign.
About Tinicum Township
- Population 3,983 (2020 Census) (source).
- School district: Interboro School District.
- ZIP code: 19029.
- Tinicum includes the communities of Essington and Lester. (source)
- The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is located in the township. (source)
Behind on payments in Tinicum Township?
Delaware County sheriff sales are held in Media on the third Friday of each month. Our Delaware County sheriff sale guide covers the schedule and every way to stop or get ahead of a sale.
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Get My Written Offer Call (302) 525-0787Frequently asked questions
What is the transfer tax when you sell a house in Tinicum Township?
2% of the price: 1% to Pennsylvania and 1% local. It's usually split evenly, so a seller's half on a $300,000 sale is about $3,000.
Do I need a U&O or resale certificate to sell in Tinicum Township?
Yes. Tinicum Township requires one before settlement.
Do you buy houses in Tinicum Township as-is?
Yes. We buy as-is, take on the inspection items where the town allows a conditional certificate, and pay all closing costs, including your share of the transfer tax.
Sources
- delcopa.gov/recorder-deeds/transfer-taxes
- www.tinicumtwpdelco.com/_files/ugd/08b28d_f767c1dfca474769a85fbd21a92f2127.pdf
- www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Penn
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinicum_Township
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your situation with a Pennsylvania attorney. Rates and local rules change; confirm with the municipality or your title company.
