What is a Pennsylvania real estate transfer tax?

Generally, PA Realty Transfer Tax is 2% which is typically split 50% paid by the Buyer and 50% paid by the Seller. The tax is comprised of 1% to the State and 1% to the local municipality. However, some municipalities have decided to increase their share so, for instance, in Philadelphia, the local portion is 3% making the total tax 4%. In other municipalities it is 1.25% or 1.5%. You need to check the local municipality. Best best is to call the Recorder of Deeds Office in the county in which the property is located. They will give you the correct information.