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Sell Your House Fast in Baltimore, MD — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
We buy houses as-is in Baltimore City, Maryland, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get written terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the property.
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We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Estimate what you could keep from a Baltimore City sale
See what you'd actually walk away with. We started with Zillow's typical home value for Baltimore, MD, $186,741 as of August 2026 (Source: Zillow Home Value Index), and the verified local transfer taxes or filing fees of Maryland's 0.5% state transfer tax plus Baltimore City's separately set recordation tax. Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
Baltimore, MD illustrative estimate
Baltimore, MD illustrative home sale net proceeds estimate
The sale price is only the starting point. What matters is what you keep after your payoff, repairs, fees, and other costs come out. That's your net proceeds.
The home value starts with Zillow’s typical value for the area. Your house may be worth more or less. You can change the value and every cost below. Adjust anything you know, including your payoff, repair or credit risk, cleanout cost, agent commission, and how long you expect to carry the property.
Starting-value basis: Zillow typical home value for Baltimore, MD (As of August 2026): $186,741. Editable estimate, not an appraisal. Source: Zillow Home Value Index
See what you'd actually walk away with.
Your starting home-value estimate may come from a public source when one is available. You can edit that estimate and each cost input above; your property's actual value and closing costs may differ.
Choose the condition that best fits your home, then update the value, mortgage payoff, and cost inputs with what you know. The local-cost input is an editable cost reserve, not a verified local tax rate.
Three simple steps
1
Tell us about your house
Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
2
Get your offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
3
Close
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Your situation in Baltimore
Foreclosure
If a foreclosure sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Fire damage
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
Liens and back taxes
When you sell to us, we can set it up so you don't have to prepay anything — it comes out at closing.
Tenants
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Code violations
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Divorce
You only have to agree on one thing — the price. After that we handle the rest, so there's nothing to argue about over repairs, contractors, showings, or who pays for what.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
We have two ways to buy. A Cash Offer is built for speed, condition, and tough situations — heavy repairs, tight timelines, difficult circumstances. EZ Sale is often the better fit when the house doesn't need major repairs and you want a higher number. Either way, you compare written numbers and you pick what works best for you.
Swipe across the table to compare all four selling options.
| Factor | List with a realtor | FSBO | Cash Offer | EZ Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Market-dependent | Market-dependent | 30 days or less | 60 days or less |
| Price | Highest, if it sells | Varies | Lower price | Higher price than the Cash Offer |
| Repairs | Repairs may be needed before listing or after inspection | The seller handles repair decisions | No repairs | No repairs |
| Commissions | Agent commissions apply under the listing agreement | No listing-agent commission; the seller handles the sale | No commissions | No commissions |
| Closing costs | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | No closing costs | No closing costs |
| Showings | The seller prepares for and coordinates showings | The seller markets the property and coordinates showings | None | None |
| Who buys | Retail buyer | Retail buyer | USA Home Buyers buys directly | Goes to one of our partners |
| Certainty | Depends on the buyer, inspections, financing, and contract | Depends on finding and qualifying a buyer | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. |
| Net proceeds | Compare the expected sale price after commissions, repairs, costs, and waiting | Compare the expected sale price after seller-managed costs and work | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Baltimore calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Baltimore market snapshot
These measures keep their source, geography, and reporting period beside the number. They are market context, not a price for one house.
Median sale price
$245,000
Redfin · Baltimore, MD · Three months ending August 2026
Median days on market
44 days
Redfin · Baltimore, MD · Three months ending August 2026
Homes sold
1,997 homes
Redfin · Baltimore, MD · Three months ending August 2026
Typical home value
$186,741 (As of August 2026; Zillow typical home value for Baltimore, MD)
For-sale inventory
3,118 homes
Zillow · Baltimore, MD · As of August 2026
Baltimore City selling costs: transfer and recordation taxes
Maryland's state transfer tax is 0.5% of the sale price. Baltimore City sets its own recordation tax, so that local amount depends on the property and current city rate. By law, transfer and recordation taxes are presumed to be split equally between buyer and seller unless the contract says otherwise. Some transfers are exempt; ask the settlement company to confirm the amount and allocation for the property.
For a $100,000 taxable sale, the state transfer tax is $500. Baltimore City's recordation tax is additional, so $500 is not the full tax total or automatically the seller's share. If the buyer is a first-time Maryland home buyer who will live in the home, the state rate is 0.25% and the seller pays that state tax, plus recordation and any local transfer taxes, unless the parties expressly agree otherwise.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Maryland's state transfer tax, recordation tax and any applicable county transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
What Baltimore City sellers should know
Check the city boundary first
Baltimore is an independent city and county-equivalent, separate from Baltimore County. This page is for Baltimore City properties. Nearby Towson, Catonsville, and Dundalk are Baltimore County communities, not part of this city market. Confirm the property's jurisdiction before using a local tax or records office.
Rowhouses and neighborhood context
Baltimore Heritage describes Baltimore as one of the world's rowhouse cities; that describes the city, not the housing type or condition of every property. Fells Point, Hampden, Canton, and Federal Hill are Baltimore neighborhoods. Share the address and condition so we can review the actual house.
Before asking about a property, gather the address, any city tax bill or official notice, and the basic facts you know about condition and occupancy. The address helps identify which jurisdiction and record source applies.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Here's what sellers across Pennsylvania have said about working with us.
“WellSpan transferred me to their Chambersburg facility and I needed to be there in four weeks. My West York house was in good shape but I couldn't be in two places at once for a traditional sale. USA Home Buyers had a written offer the same morning I called. Closed in eight days. I made it to Chambersburg before my start date.”
“Divorce settlement required the house on King Street to be sold. My ex and I couldn't even be in the same room. USA Home Buyers handled everything through our attorneys. One number, one closing, proceeds split the day we signed.”
“Received an Act 91 notice in January. I had no idea I had maybe six months before a sheriff sale. USA Home Buyers explained everything — the timeline, the options — and had a written offer the next morning. We closed before any court filings. I walked away with $41,000 instead of nothing.”
Baltimore is a market we serve.
About USA Home Buyers
Experience and reach
Our founder bought his first property in 2004 — more than 20 years of buying houses.
We've helped homeowners in just about every situation you can imagine — thousands of times. When you're working with someone, you want to know they've seen it before. We have.
We buy nationwide and focus on the country's most promising markets — not tied to one region, so we don't get stuck when a local market turns.
Your offer and closing
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.
It's real estate. Sometimes there are bumps in the road. We won't disappear when that happens, and we'll be fighting to get this to the closing table.
Cash Offer and EZ Sale
We have two ways to buy. A Cash Offer is built for speed, condition, and tough situations — heavy repairs, tight timelines, difficult circumstances. EZ Sale is often the better fit when the house doesn't need major repairs and you want a higher number. Either way, you compare written numbers and you pick what works best for you.
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Useful Baltimore City and Maryland offices
Baltimore City Circuit Court — Land Records/Licenses Division
Local land-records questions and property-document filings.
Maryland Courts Land Records
Guidance on searching Maryland land records.
Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation
Real-property records and assessment information.
Maryland Register of Wills
Estate administration and probate records for an inherited-property question.
Questions about selling a house in Baltimore City
Can I sell a Baltimore City house as-is?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us about the property and compare the written terms with another sale path.
Is Baltimore City part of Baltimore County?
No. Baltimore is an independent city and a county-equivalent; Baltimore County is a separate jurisdiction. Towson, Catonsville, and Dundalk are nearby Baltimore County communities, not part of Baltimore City.
What transfer and recordation taxes apply to a Baltimore City sale?
Maryland’s state transfer tax is 0.5% of the sale price. Baltimore City sets its own recordation tax, so the local amount depends on the property and current local rate. The taxes are presumed to be split equally between buyer and seller unless the contract says otherwise. Some transfers are exempt; have the settlement company confirm the amount and allocation.
How soon can I receive a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about your Baltimore City house
Share the address, condition, who is living there, and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 if you would rather talk first.
Hablamos Español
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Nearby places and market pages
Fells Point, Hampden, Canton, and Federal Hill are Baltimore neighborhoods. Towson, Catonsville, and Dundalk are nearby Baltimore County communities outside Baltimore City. This page covers Baltimore City; check the address when deciding which local office or market information applies.
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Baltimore seller resources
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Baltimore
Homes in Baltimore, MD sold for a median of $245,000 for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Baltimore, MD spent a median of 44 days on the market for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.