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Sell Your House Fast in Portsmouth, OH — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
We buy houses as-is in Portsmouth and Scioto County, Ohio, 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.
You get written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Estimate what you could keep from a Portsmouth sale
See what you'd actually walk away with. We started with Zillow's typical home value for Portsmouth, OH, $93,569 as of As of September 2026. Source: Zillow Home Value Index Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
Portsmouth, OH illustrative estimate
Portsmouth home sale calculator: what you'd actually put in your pocket
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 Portsmouth, OH (As of September 2026): $93,569. Editable estimate, not an appraisal. Source: Zillow Home Value Index
This estimate uses the required base fee of $0.10 for each $100, or part of $100, of the estimated sale price, with a $1 minimum on a taxable transfer. County additions and exemptions are not included.
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. This estimate uses the tax rate and calculation shown above. Your percentage replaces it. Local taxes, exemptions and the property’s taxable value can change the final amount.
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
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Choose the question closest to yours
Selling a Portsmouth house in a difficult situation
Foreclosure
Our agreement of sale will often get a sheriff's sale postponed so we can close. It doesn't always work, but it works more often than people think.
Fire damage
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
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 | Yes, partner visits |
| 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 | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. |
| 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 Portsmouth calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Portsmouth market snapshot
These market measures are context for comparing sale paths. A home's condition, size, access, occupancy, title, and timing still matter.
median sale price
$164,921
Redfin · Portsmouth, OH · Three months ending September 2026
median days on market
115 days
Redfin · Portsmouth, OH · Three months ending September 2026
homes sold
1 homes
Redfin · Portsmouth, OH · Three months ending September 2026
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$93,569 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Portsmouth, OH)
Zillow · Portsmouth, OH · As of September 2026
for sale inventory
45 homes
Zillow · Portsmouth, OH · As of September 2026
Ohio conveyance fee and Portsmouth selling costs
By law, the seller pays the Ohio conveyance fee. The required state part is $1 per $1,000 of the sale price, and Scioto County may add up to $3 per $1,000. On a $100,000 sale, the required state part is $100 and the county add-on can be as much as $300. Ask the Scioto County Auditor for the current county amount before estimating a specific sale. Ohio Revised Code §319.54 and §322.02.
The Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Ask the Scioto County Auditor about the current local conveyance-fee amount →
What Portsmouth sellers should know
An open City property notice
Portsmouth Code Enforcement handles property-maintenance matters for homes and businesses within city limits. If a City notice affects the house, tell us about it; we can review the property as-is, without asking you to finish repairs before discussing a sale.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Who we are
Portsmouth is a market we serve.
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.
Useful Portsmouth and Scioto County offices
Scioto County Auditor
Questions about Scioto County’s portion of the Ohio conveyance fee.
Scioto County Probate Court
Probate-court filings and estate-case questions for Scioto County.
Portsmouth Code Enforcement
City ordinance and property-maintenance questions for residential and commercial properties within City limits.
Portsmouth Building Department
City building permits and contractor-registration questions.
Questions about selling a house in Portsmouth, Ohio
Can I sell a Portsmouth house without fixing it first?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Share the address and condition so you can compare the written terms with another sale path.
How does Ohio’s conveyance fee work in Scioto County?
By law, the seller pays Ohio’s conveyance fee. The required state part is $1 per $1,000 of the price, and the county may add up to $3 per $1,000. On a $100,000 sale, the required state part is $100 and the county add-on can be as much as $300. Ask the Scioto County Auditor for the current county amount. The Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
What happens to insurance proceeds if I sell a fire-damaged house to you?
You keep your insurance proceeds when we buy the house exactly as it stands. If you still have a mortgage, your lender may have a say in how that check is used — we'll walk through it with you.
Tell us about your Portsmouth house
Share the address, condition, who is living there, and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is making the sale difficult.
BBB A ratingRead our Google reviews
Hablamos Español
Nearby places and markets
For other nearby market pages, see Gallipolis, Ohio, Chillicothe, Ohio, and Huntington, West Virginia.