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Unless the deed specifies otherwise, each co-owner owns 1/3 of the home.  Your father essentially gifted you 1/3 of the home, and that comes along with 1/3 of his cost basis (what he paid).  So your basis is 1/3 what he paid, and your taxable capital gain is the difference between 1/3 the selling price and 1/3 the purchase price.

 

Yes, you have to pay the tax even though you didn't get the cash.  You need to discuss that with your sister and father.