Overview
When the Commonwealth has extra land or buildings, it needs permission to sell or give them away. This is done by adding the property to the yearly Surplus Property Disposition Plan or using special laws. The Department sells these properties through sealed bids and cannot change the price.
To see which surplus properties are for sale, check eMarketplace. If you download a bid package, keep checking the site for updates until the bid deadline. Any changes will be listed under Flyers/Addendums.
You can get notifications about new bids or changes by signing up for eAlerts. (Select ‘800000000’ under Bureau of Procurement – Services for Real Estate eAlerts.) eAlerts are not always sent.
These properties have officially been declared surplus through a GSRE-45/TRIRIGA by the using agency and are being prepared for sale through a competitive bid. These properties include:
| Property and Fact Sheet | County | Acreage | Estimated Bid Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven University President’s House | Clinton | Approx. 1.4 | 2026 |
| Juniata Gap Weekend Training Site | Blair | Approx. 33.61 | 2026 |
| Coraopolis Readiness Center | Allegheny | Approx. 2.09 | 2026 |
| SCI Retreat | Luzerne | Approx. 157 | 2026-2027 |
| Woodhaven Center | Philadelphia | Approx. 68 | 2026-2027 |
| White Haven Center | Luzerne | Approx. 192 | 2026-2027 |
| SCI Pittsburgh | Allegheny | Approx. 21.39 | 2027 |
| Polk Center | Venango | Approx. 1,400 | 2027-2028 |
Interested parties who wish to receive more information should contact the DGS Bureau of Real Estate via email or call 717-787-4394.
Surplus properties currently being sold via competitive bid can be found on eMarketplace
Request a Statement of Interest Form.
The surplus properties listed are currently being prepared for competitive bid. However, DGS may consider conveying property via a direct conveyance to qualified buyers. Direct conveyances are contingent on the sponsorship of authorizing legislation by a member of the PA General Assembly, passage of authorizing legislation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and signing into law by the Governor. Parties who wish to express serious interest in the direct purchase of surplus property may request a GSRE-1 Statement of Interest via email through the General Inquiry Resource Account for the DGS Bureau of Real Estate at ra-gsbre@pa.gov. This form is only a statement of interest. It is not a binding contract and should not be construed as a commitment by DGS or the interested party to the sale of Commonwealth owned real estate.
View a sample Statement of Interest form.
Recent Transactions
The DGS Bureau of Real Estate has recently sold the following properties:
- The PennDot Luzerne County Maintenance Facility
- PA State Police Wyoming County Facility
- PA Liquor Control Board Warehouse
- Southeast Veterans Center Commandant’s Residence
- 5.23 Acres at Hamburg State Farm
White Haven Center Public Meeting Presentation
On April 10, 2025 DGS participated in a public meeting on the status of the White Haven Center in Luzerne County. You can view the presentation here.