Sell Your House Fast in California
We Buy Houses Across California in Any Condition, Any Situation
California homeowners face the most complex selling environment in the country — sky-high values, wildfire risk, strict tenant protections, Prop 13 tax implications, and inherited properties worth far more than original owners ever imagined. Keyheart buys houses for cash across California, from San Diego to Sacramento.
The California Real Estate Market
California's housing market is the most expensive in the US, with median prices in coastal metros (San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego) well above national averages. But many Californians are also locked into low Prop 13 property taxes — selling means the buyer pays at current assessed value, which can affect the deal structure.
What California Sellers Need to Know
California uses non-judicial foreclosure (deed of trust state) with a roughly 120-day timeline. California is a community property state, has strict tenant protection laws (especially for rentals over 15 units), and Proposition 19 limits the parent-child property tax reassessment exclusion to homes the heir actually moves into.
Common Situations We Help California Homeowners Solve
- Tech industry layoff or relocation needing fast turnaround in Bay Area or Silicon Valley
- Wildfire-damaged or wildfire-zone homes in Sonoma, Napa, LA County
- Inherited high-value properties subject to Prop 19 reassessment
- Tired landlords navigating LA, San Francisco, or statewide rent control
- Pre-foreclosure homeowners trying to preserve equity before the 120-day timeline
How It Works in California
Fill out the form above or call (817) 725-7757 with your California address. We'll schedule a brief walkthrough — no cleaning or repairs needed — and deliver a fair written cash offer within 24 hours. You pick your closing date and receive cash from a licensed California title company. No agent commissions, no closing costs paid by you, no inspection negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling in California
Will Keyheart buy a fire-damaged house in California?
Yes. We buy fire-damaged homes throughout California — including total losses in wildfire zones. You don't need to wait for insurance, do cleanup, or rebuild. Our offer factors in current condition transparently.
How does Prop 19 affect selling an inherited California home?
Prop 19 (passed 2020) limits the parent-child property tax reassessment exclusion to a primary residence the heir actually moves into and uses as their own primary residence. Most inherited homes get reassessed to current market value, which can dramatically increase property taxes. Keyheart can close before the reassessment hits.
Do I owe California state capital gains tax when selling my home?
California taxes capital gains as regular income (up to 13.3% top rate — highest in the US). The federal primary-residence exclusion ($250K single / $500K married) applies first, but California does NOT have a state-level exclusion. Profits above the federal limit are fully taxed at California's regular income rate.
How fast can California foreclosure happen?
California's non-judicial foreclosure typically takes about 120 days from the notice of default. Keyheart can close on a California home in as little as 7 days, giving homeowners a real alternative before the trustee's sale.