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Sell Your House Fast in San Francisco, CA — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
We buy houses as-is in San Francisco and San Francisco County, 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. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through 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 San Francisco sale
See what you'd actually walk away with. We started with Zillow's typical home value for San Francisco, $1,424,767 as of August 2026 (Source: Zillow Home Value Index), and the verified local transfer taxes or filing fees of $1.10 per $1,000 of taxable consideration in California county documentary transfer tax, with any San Francisco city transfer-tax share or additional tax confirmed separately. Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
San Francisco, CA illustrative estimate
San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA (As of August 2026): $1,424,767. 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.
Choose the question closest to yours
Selling a San Francisco house in a difficult situation
Foreclosure
If a trustee's 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 San Francisco calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
San Francisco market snapshot
These city-level measures give you context for comparing sale paths. A home's condition, size, access, occupancy, title, and timing still matter.
Median sale price
$1,587,500
Redfin · San Francisco, CA · Three months ending August 2026
Median days on market
20 days
Redfin · San Francisco, CA · Three months ending August 2026
Homes sold
1,557 homes
Redfin · San Francisco, CA · Three months ending August 2026
For-sale inventory
893 homes
Zillow · San Francisco, CA · As of August 2026
Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI)
$1,424,767 (As of August 2026; Zillow typical home value for San Francisco, CA)
Redfin's median sale price and Zillow's typical home value are different measures; neither is an offer or an appraisal for a particular house.
San Francisco selling costs: documentary transfer tax
California counties charge documentary transfer tax of $0.55 for each $500, or fraction of $500, of consideration over $100, not counting a lien or loan that stays on the property after the sale. That is $1.10 per $1,000. On $100,000 of taxable consideration, the county tax is $110. A city may take half of the county rate as its own share, credited against the county tax; some cities add a larger tax on top. The purchase agreement can allocate the cost between buyer and seller, and the title company or escrow should confirm the property-specific city tax, taxable amount, and any exemption.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the county documentary transfer tax and any city transfer tax. This does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes.
California documentary transfer tax rate · City tax credit and allocation
What San Francisco sellers should know
The property type and access matter
San Francisco properties we review include older row houses, attached homes, small multi-unit buildings, and condos. Tell us what kind of property it is, who occupies it, its condition, and any access limits so the review starts with the right facts.
Keep the county straight
San Francisco is a city and county; this market page covers San Francisco County. Daly City and Oakland are nearby Bay Area municipalities, but they are outside this county market. Check the property address before relying on a city or county office.
Neighborhood examples
Richmond District and Sunset District are two San Francisco neighborhoods; the city neighborhood list has more examples.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Who we are
San Francisco 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 San Francisco offices
San Francisco Assessor-Recorder
The official city and county department. Use its department page to find the right office contact for an assessor-recorder question.
Recorded document copies
The City and County page explains how to get copies of recorded documents.
San Francisco Superior Court records
The court’s official records page is a starting point for court-record questions.
Questions about selling a house in San Francisco
Can I sell a San Francisco house as-is?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You get written terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
What should I do if a trustee's sale is scheduled?
If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
What transfer tax should I expect on a California home sale?
California counties charge documentary transfer tax of $0.55 for each $500, or fraction of $500, of consideration over $100, not counting a lien or loan that stays on the property after the sale. That is $1.10 per $1,000. A city may take half of the county rate as its own share, credited against the county tax; some cities add a larger tax on top. The title company or escrow should confirm the local tax and taxable amount, and the agreement can allocate the cost. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the county documentary transfer tax and any city transfer tax. This does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes.
Can you review a tenant-occupied San Francisco house?
Yes. Tell us who lives there, what you know about the lease, and any access limits so we can review the property as it stands.
Tell us about your San Francisco 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 San Francisco seller resources
Daly City is a nearby Peninsula municipality, and Oakland is across the Bay; both are outside San Francisco County. This page is for San Francisco and San Francisco County sellers.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in San Francisco
Homes in San Francisco, CA sold for a median of $1,587,500 for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in San Francisco, CA spent a median of 20 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.