City of University City
University City Planning and Development
Ask about Property Maintenance Code questions for existing structures, premises, and exterior property.
University City · St. Louis County · Missouri
University City and St. Louis County Home Seller Resources
Find City and County contacts for property-tax, permit, code, probate, and subdivision-plat questions. Read the Missouri note on deed-recording charges, then explore local selling pages and tools.
We buy houses in University City and St. Louis County as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Share the address and your question in the form, or call us to talk it through.
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Useful offices
University City and St. Louis County contacts
City code and permit questions go to University City. The County handles its property and tax services, probate cases, and subdivision-plat information.
City of University City
University City construction, occupancy, and inspections
Find construction and occupancy guidance, permit information, and home-sale or rental inspection applications.
St. Louis County, including University City property-bill questions
St. Louis County Department of Revenue
University City directs real-estate property-bill questions to the County. Use the County portal for its Real Estate Search and tax-related services.
St. Louis County
St. Louis County Subdivision Plat Information
Search for subdivision plat information for property in St. Louis County.
St. Louis County
St. Louis County Probate Court, 21st Judicial Circuit
Contact the Probate Court about probate cases and estate proceedings.
Phone: 314-615-8029
105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
Helpful Missouri rules
Estate authority and deed-recording costs
Who can sell an inherited Missouri house?
The personal representative appointed by the probate court handles the estate sale. In independent administration, the representative generally may sell estate real estate without a separate court order, within the will’s limits and for the estate’s benefit. In supervised administration, a sale generally follows a court order.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Missouri transfer taxes and deed-recording fees
Missouri’s Constitution bars the state and local governments from imposing new taxes on the sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. Deed recording fees are separate: state law sets $5 for the first deed page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees.
The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including county deed-recording fees.
Selling situations
Find help for the situation you’re facing
Read who can handle a Missouri estate sale and how to talk through the next step.
Review Missouri trustee-sale notices, timing, and sale options.
Explore questions about a house sale during divorce.
Compare options for a house with a tenant in place.
Read about City notices, repair orders, and selling a house as-is.
Compare options for a fire-damaged house.
See how liens and tax payoffs can affect money from a sale.
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Local guides, articles, and tools
University City, MO Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Read local market context and compare recent measures.
Find local area information for University City homeowners.
Browse answers about selling a University City house.
Compare selling options and questions about preparing, listing, and selling directly.
Compare ways to sell an as-is house in University City.
Browse local articles about selling a house and choosing a next step.
See what happens from sharing house details through closing.
Read seller reviews and learn more about USA Home Buyers.
Learn about the company and the local market it serves.
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.”
Talk through the property
Not sure which office or paper fits your situation? Call 888-274-5006 — we’ll sort it out with you.
University City and St. Louis County resource questions
Where should I ask about a University City property-tax bill?
University City directs real-estate property-bill questions to the St. Louis County Department of Revenue. The County links above include its Real Estate Search and tax-related services.
Where can I find a subdivision plat for a St. Louis County property?
Use St. Louis County’s Subdivision Plat Information search, linked in the county-office section above.
Who can sign for a Missouri estate sale?
The personal representative appointed by the probate court handles the estate sale. In independent administration, the representative generally may sell without a separate court order, within the will’s limits and for the estate’s benefit. In supervised administration, a sale generally follows a court order. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
What deed-recording charges apply in Missouri?
Missouri’s Constitution bars new state and local taxes on the sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. County deed recorders charge $5 for the first deed page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees set by state law. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges.
Where can I ask about a University City permit or inspection?
University City’s construction and occupancy information and home-sale and rental inspection FAQ are linked in the City offices section above.