We buy houses as-is in Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, 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 through the property.
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We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
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See what you'd actually walk away with. We started with Zillow's typical home value for Knoxville, $370,699 (As of August 2026; Zillow typical home value for Knoxville, TN) (Source: Zillow Home Value Index), and the verified local transfer taxes or filing fees of Tennessee's state realty transfer tax: 0.37% of the greater of the price paid or the property's value. Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
Knoxville, TN illustrative 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 Knoxville, TN (As of August 2026): $370,699. 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.
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Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Your situation
You stop paying for a house and get a fair price.
If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
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.
When you sell to us, we can set it up so you don't have to prepay anything — it comes out at closing.
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
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.
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.
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 |
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| 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 Knoxville calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Use each measure with its stated source, geography, and period. Citywide figures provide context for comparing sale paths; they are not a price for one house.
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $325,000 | Redfin · Knoxville, TN | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Median days on market | 55 days | Redfin · Knoxville, TN | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Homes sold | 733 homes | Redfin · Knoxville, TN | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $370,699 | Zillow · Knoxville, TN | As of August 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 2,160 homes | Zillow · Knoxville, TN | As of August 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
Tennessee charges a state realty transfer tax when the deed is recorded. The rate is 37 cents for each $100 of the price paid or the property's value, whichever is greater. If both are $100,000, the tax is $370. State law makes the buyer responsible for paying it; the county register of deeds collects it for the state. Some transfers may be exempt under Tennessee law.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
For tax-specific questions, check the Tennessee Department of Revenue's recordation-tax guidance and its tax overview and responsible-party explanation.
Knoxville is Knox County's county seat, but the City and County have separate governments, officials, and services. Knox County says residents inside Knoxville city limits pay both City and County taxes; that general rule does not determine a specific parcel's bill. Check the address and current tax information with the right government before planning costs.
Knoxville-Knox County Planning names areas including Fort Sanders and Fourth and Gill in its historic-zoning guidance. Those names are useful orientation, not proof that a home is in a designated zone. The City and County each have a Historic Zoning Commission, and designated-zone construction or demolition permit applications can be reviewed there. Check the address and proposed work with Planning before budgeting exterior changes.
If you have a repair or demolition notice, or a Knox County tax-sale notice, check it with the issuing office and ask the closing or title company what remains open for that address. Under Tennessee law, costs of certain municipal repair or demolition work can become a property lien collected with property taxes; selling by itself does not make a lien disappear. Knox County tax-sale dates are determined through court proceedings, so verify any notice and case directly with the Trustee.
Tennessee municipal repair and demolition law overview → Knox County Trustee tax-sale information →
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.
Knoxville is a market we serve.
State realty transfer-tax rates, recordation rules, and tax guidance.
County property-tax payments and tax-sale information.
The County’s published route for probate and estate matters.
Historic-zoning guidance and the City and County review routes for designated areas.
County government information and links to County services.
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what you know about the condition, occupancy, and timing so we can review the house as it stands.
Tennessee charges 37 cents for each $100 of the price paid or the property's value, whichever is greater, when the deed is recorded. If both are $100,000, the tax is $370. State law makes the buyer responsible for the tax. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
No. The City and County are separate governments. Knox County says residents inside Knoxville city limits pay both City and County taxes. Check the property’s actual jurisdiction and current bill; that general description does not determine a particular parcel’s tax amount.
The Knox County Trustee says tax-sale dates are determined through court proceedings. Check the notice, case, and current date directly with the Trustee rather than relying on a general schedule.
Knoxville-Knox County Planning names local areas such as Fort Sanders and Fourth and Gill in its historic-zoning guidance. An area name does not establish that a particular property is in a designated zone. Check the exact address and proposed work with Planning; designated-zone construction or demolition permit applications can be reviewed by the City or County Historic Zoning Commission.
Knox County Chancery Court publishes a Probate Division route for estate matters. Who can sign for a particular house depends on the will, estate documents, and title, so have the closing or title company—or an attorney you choose—confirm the right signer.
If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it. The sale date and property details matter, so keep checking the notice and communicate with the trustee or servicer too.
Share the address, condition, who is living there, and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 if you would rather talk first.
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We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Farragut, Oak Ridge, Maryville, and Alcoa are separate municipal places, not Knoxville neighborhoods. For another East Tennessee market page, see Johnson City, TN.