Eldred (Jefferson County) transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Eldred (Jefferson County), PA, transfer taxes come to $8,000 (2% of the price): Pennsylvania realty transfer tax (1%), Eldred Township realty transfer tax (0.5%) and Brookville Area School District realty transfer tax (0.5%), split between buyer and seller as shown below.
Local total 1%; with the 1% state tax 2%.
Eldred (Jefferson County) transfer tax calculator
- State
- Municipal
- School district
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania realty transfer taxState | 1% | Split 50/50 | $4,000.00 |
| Eldred Township realty transfer taxMunicipal | 0.5% | Split 50/50 | $2,000.00 |
| Brookville Area School District realty transfer taxSchool district | 0.5% | Split 50/50 | $2,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (2% of the price) | $8,000.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Eldred (Jefferson County) by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,000 | 2% | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| $400,000 | $8,000 | 2% | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| $600,000 | $12,000 | 2% | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| $800,000 | $16,000 | 2% | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $20,000 | 2% | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $30,000 | 2% | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| $2,500,000 | $50,000 | 2% | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| $5,000,000 | $100,000 | 2% | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Eldred (Jefferson County)?
Transfer tax is usually the second-biggest closing cost after the agent's commission. Comparing agents' fees often saves more than any exemption.
Exemptions in Pennsylvania
- Transfers between spouses
- Transfers between parent and child (or child's spouse), siblings, or grandparent and grandchild
- Transfers to a living trust
- Transfers by will or intestacy
- Transfers to the U.S., the Commonwealth or its instrumentalities
- Correction deeds and transfers for no or nominal consideration to confirm title
Local exemptions can differ; see Pennsylvania transfer tax.
Elsewhere in Jefferson County
- Barnett (Jefferson County)2%
- Beaver (Jefferson County)2%
- Bell (Jefferson County)2%
- Big Run2%
- Brockway2%
- Brookville2%
- Clover2%
- Corsica2%
- Falls Creek (Jefferson County)2%
- Gaskill2%
- Heath2%
- Henderson (Jefferson County)2%
- Knox (Jefferson County)2%
- McCalmont2%
- Oliver (Jefferson County)2%
- Perry (Jefferson County)2%
- Pine Creek (Jefferson County)2%
- Polk (Jefferson County)2%
- Porter (Jefferson County)2%
- Punxsutawney2%
- Reynoldsville2%
- Ringgold2%
- Rose2%
- Snyder (Jefferson County)2%
- Summerville2%
- Sykesville2%
- Timblin2.5%
- Union (Jefferson County)1.5%
- Warsaw2%
- Washington (Jefferson County)2%
- Winslow2%
- Worthville2%
- Young (Jefferson County)2%
Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Eldred (Jefferson County)?
2% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Pennsylvania realty transfer tax (1%); Eldred Township realty transfer tax (0.5%); Brookville Area School District realty transfer tax (0.5%).
Who pays transfer tax in Eldred (Jefferson County)?
Pennsylvania realty transfer tax: Split 50/50 — Customarily split 50/50; the contract decides.. Eldred Township realty transfer tax: Split 50/50 — Customarily split between buyer and seller; the sales agreement decides.. Brookville Area School District realty transfer tax: Split 50/50 — Customarily split between buyer and seller; the sales agreement decides.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Eldred (Jefferson County)?
$10,000 in total (seller $5,000, buyer $5,000).
Who pays transfer tax in Pennsylvania?
By custom buyer and seller split it 50/50, but the agreement of sale decides.
What is the total transfer tax in Philadelphia?
4.578%: 3.578% city plus 1% state.
Sources
- PA DCED Municipal Statistics – Municipal Tax Database (2026 reporting year, Realty Transfer)
- DCED 2026 municipal tax export (Excel)
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue – Realty Transfer Tax
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue – Tax Rates
Last checked October 13, 2026. Rates in effect for residential sales; commercial, leasehold and entity transfers can differ. Always confirm with your title company or closing attorney before closing.