Cash Home Buyers in
Allentown, PA
Allentown is the Lehigh Valley's largest city — but between the 2.5% transfer tax, mandatory pre-sale inspections, and aging housing stock, selling traditionally here is expensive. ClearEdge buys Allentown houses as-is for cash. We cover the transfer tax, skip the inspections, and close in as few as 7 days.
Allentown, PA
Closed in 10 Days, As-Is
We Buy Houses in Allentown and All of Lehigh County
Whether you're in Allentown or anywhere else in Lehigh County, we can make you a fair cash offer within 24 hours.
Selling a House in Allentown Doesn't Have to Be Hard
Allentown presents a unique challenge for sellers: the city has one of the highest transfer taxes in Pennsylvania at 2.5% (as of 2026). On a $200,000 home, that's $5,000 in transfer tax alone — on top of the 5–6% agent commission, 2–4% closing costs, and whatever you spend on repairs. For a seller doing the math, the traditional route can cost $25,000–$40,000 before you see a dollar. ClearEdge absorbs the transfer tax as part of our purchase — you pay nothing at closing.
Allentown's housing stock is diverse — from downtown row homes in Center City and the Old Allentown Historic District to single-families in the West End and South Allentown. Many of these homes are 80–100 years old and need electrical updates, plumbing replacement, roof work, or foundation repairs. The city's code enforcement has also increased, with more aggressive inspection programs that catch deferred maintenance and issue violations with escalating fines.
Whether you're in Center City dealing with code violations, in the West End with an inherited property, or in South Allentown with a rental that's more trouble than income, ClearEdge can make you a fair cash offer within 24 hours. Tyler knows the Allentown market neighborhood by neighborhood and can explain exactly how your property's location, condition, and situation affect the offer.
Allentown Areas We Serve
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We buy houses throughout Lehigh County and all surrounding areas.
Our Allentown Coverage Area
We buy houses throughout Allentown and the surrounding communities shown on the map below.
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Selling to ClearEdge vs. Listing in Allentown
ClearEdge | Traditional Agent | FSBO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Close | 7-14 Days | 90–180 Days | 120+ Days |
| Repairs Needed | None — We Buy As-Is | $10K–$40K+ Typical | $10K–$40K+ Typical |
| Fees & Commissions | $0 | 5-6% | 2-3% |
| Closing Costs | We Pay | You Pay | You Pay |
| Showings Required | Zero | Many | Many |
| Sale Certainty | Guaranteed — Cash | 38% Fall Through | Even Less Certain |
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Questions About Selling in Allentown
We believe in complete transparency. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.
Allentown's transfer tax is among the highest in PA — on a $200,000 home, that's $5,000. When selling to ClearEdge, we cover this cost. It's included in our offer calculation, so the cash offer you accept is the amount you receive at closing. No hidden transfer tax deduction.
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