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Sell Your House Fast in St. Augustine, FL — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
We buy houses as-is in St. Augustine and St. Johns 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.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
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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 St. Augustine house in a difficult situation
Foreclosure
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 St. Augustine calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Housing prices and selling conditions
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 | $476,773 | Redfin · St. Augustine, FL | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 85 days | Redfin · St. Augustine, FL | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 113 homes | Redfin · St. Augustine, FL | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $432,603 | Zillow · Saint Augustine, FL | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 1,741 homes | Zillow · Saint Augustine, FL | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
St. Augustine selling costs: Florida deed tax
In most Florida counties, deed documentary stamp tax is 70¢ for each $100 of consideration or fraction of $100. St. Augustine is in St. Johns County, not Miami-Dade County, so the Miami-Dade rate and deed surtax do not apply here. Florida says all parties to a deed are liable for the tax even if the contract assigns payment to one party; certain transfers are exempt.
For example, a taxable $300,000 deed has $2,100 in documentary stamp tax before any exemption. Taxes on a note or mortgage and the nonrecurring mortgage intangible tax are separate from deed tax. Read Florida’s documentary stamp tax guidance →
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Florida documentary stamp tax and, where applicable, the Miami-Dade deed surtax. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate settlement items.
What St. Augustine sellers should know
Historic property and proposed work
St. Augustine's Historic Architectural Review Board reviews certain historic work, demolition, and relocation. If you're considering a project before selling, tell us what you're planning and we'll help you find the right City information.
City Historic Preservation → HARB information → City permit information →
Short-term rentals
The City's short-term-rental program includes annual registration and a Life Safety Inspection. St. Johns County has a separate short-term vacation-rental program. Not sure which rules cover the house? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
City short-term rentals → County short-term vacation rentals →
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
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.
St. Augustine is a market we serve.
Useful St. Augustine and St. Johns County offices
City of St. Augustine Planning and Building Department
City building permits, inspections, and storm-recovery permitting information.
City Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)
City preservation review for applicable historic work, demolition, or relocation.
St. Johns County Building Department
County building and permit questions for properties under County jurisdiction.
St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller — Probate
The Clerk’s probate information route for estate and probate questions.
St. Johns County Clerk Recording Division
Recording and Official Records for deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments.
St. Johns County Clerk foreclosure sales
The Clerk’s local mortgage-foreclosure sale information and sale records.
St. Johns County Property Appraiser
Property and assessment records; use the Tax Collector for tax-bill information.
St. Johns County Tax Collector
Real-estate tax bill and payment information.
St. Johns County Vacant Property Registry
The County’s route for vacant, abandoned, or foreclosed-property registry matters.
St. Johns County Building Permits
County permit information, separate from City of St. Augustine permitting.
Questions about selling a house in St. Augustine
Can I sell a St. Augustine house without making repairs first?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us about the house and compare the written terms with your other options.
What is Florida’s deed documentary stamp tax?
In most Florida counties, deed documentary stamp tax is 70¢ for each $100 of consideration or fraction of $100. On a taxable $300,000 transfer, that is $2,100 before any exemption. Florida says all parties to the deed are liable even if the contract allocates payment to one party. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Florida documentary stamp tax and, where applicable, the Miami-Dade deed surtax. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate settlement items.
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 St. Augustine 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 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 municipalities
St. Augustine Beach and Palm Coast are separate municipalities, not St. Augustine neighborhoods. Their city offices can answer questions about their own boundaries and services.
City of St. Augustine Beach →City of Palm Coast →St. Johns County →
Local sources
- Florida Department of Revenue: documentary stamp tax
- City Historic Architectural Review Board
- City building permit information
- City short-term rentals
- St. Johns County Building Department
- St. Johns County short-term vacation rentals
- St. Johns County Clerk probate information
- St. Johns County Clerk Recording Division
- St. Johns County Clerk foreclosure sales
- St. Johns County Property Appraiser
- St. Johns County Tax Collector
- St. Johns County Vacant Property Registry