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Selling a house in Philadelphia, PA: no point-of-sale inspection

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Last checked November 2026

No point-of-sale rule

Philadelphia has no resale inspection or certificate requirement for a home sale. The region’s highest transfer tax instead: 4.578% total, typically 2.289% to the seller. Sellers own the lateral and curb trap.

What to expect instead

Without a city inspection, the buyer's own home inspection is what will surface problems. Lenders, title companies and state disclosure laws still apply. Pennsylvania sellers still complete the state Seller's Property Disclosure Statement.

Housing in Philadelphia

Median year homes were built
1949
Median home value
$243,100
Owner-occupied homes
351,905 of 679,428 (52%)
Total housing units
748,270

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Philadelphia city, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a point-of-sale inspection to sell a house in Philadelphia, PA?

Philadelphia has no resale inspection or certificate requirement for a home sale. The region’s highest transfer tax instead: 4.578% total, typically 2.289% to the seller. Sellers own the lateral and curb trap.

Should I still get an inspection before listing?

A pre-listing inspection is optional, but it lets you find problems before a buyer's inspector does, and it gives you time to fix them or price them in.

How old are the homes in Philadelphia?

The median home in Philadelphia was built in 1949, and the median home value is $243,100, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.

Nearby: Philadelphia & suburbs

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Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.