Market Ranking · 2026-07-08
Top Tax Sale Counties in Pennsylvania (2026)
142 verified tax sale and tax lien filings across 3 counties in Pennsylvania, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Tax sale and tax lien filings — properties with delinquent taxes that are scheduled for government auction. The owner is highly motivated to sell before the auction date, and properties can often be acquired well below market value.
- 142 total tax sale and tax lien filings tracked across 3 counties
- Highest volume: Bucks County (113), Montgomery County (20), Delaware County (5)
- Average median property value: $198,956
County rankings by tax sale volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bucks County | 113 | $50,520 | 46.2% | — |
| 2 | Montgomery County | 20 | $323,560 | — | — |
| 3 | Delaware County | 5 | $222,790 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many tax sale and tax lien filings are tracked in Pennsylvania?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 142 verified tax sale and tax lien filings across 3 Pennsylvania counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Pennsylvania county has the most tax sale and tax lien filings?+
Bucks County leads with 113 tax sale and tax lien filings. The median property value in these filings is $50,520. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Pennsylvania tax sale and tax lien filings?+
Across 3 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Pennsylvania tax sale and tax lien filings is $198,956. Values vary by county — from $50,520 to $323,560.
What percentage of tax sale and tax lien filings in Pennsylvania involve absentee owners?+
On average, 46.2% of tax sale and tax lien filings in Pennsylvania involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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