We Buy Houses in Tuolumne County, CA

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. County figures come from the Tuolumne County Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector; sources are listed at the end.

We buy houses in Tuolumne County for cash, in any condition, with no repairs, commissions or closing costs. You tell us about the property, we send a written offer within 24 hours, and you choose the closing date. Below are the county’s recording and tax details that matter when you sell.

Selling a house in Tuolumne County at a glance

Recorder	2 S. Green Street, Third Floor, Sonora, CA 95370. (209) 533-5531
Recording hours	Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in person
Documentary transfer tax	$0.55 per $500 of value on taxable transfers over $100, with a $10 monument fee when paid
Missing change-of-ownership form	$20 extra fee at recording if the Preliminary Change of Ownership Report is not submitted
Treasurer-Tax Collector	2 S. Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370. (209) 533-5544; open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
Secured tax, 2025-26	First installment due Nov. 1, delinquent Dec. 11; second due Feb. 1, delinquent April 11; mailed payments postmarked by Dec. 10 and April 10

What do we buy in Tuolumne County?

We buy houses in Sonora and the surrounding foothill communities, including cabins, mountain homes and properties on larger lots. Older homes, deferred maintenance, wood-burning heat, wells and septic systems are all common in the area and are priced into the offer rather than treated as reasons to decline.

How to sell a house in Tuolumne County

1. Tell us about the property. Use the form on this page or call (424) 435-2326.
2. Receive a written offer in 24 hours. No fees, no obligation.
3. Choose the closing date. Escrow pays off your mortgage, taxes and liens from the proceeds.
4. Close. Escrow records the deed at the County Recorder in Sonora and releases your funds.

What does it cost to sell a house in Tuolumne County?

The Recorder lists the transfer tax at $0.55 for each $500, or fractional part, of the property’s value on conveyances over $100, not counting existing liens. A $10 monument fee applies when the tax is paid. Escrow usually handles both.

On the tax bill side, the Tax Collector cannot extend deadlines, and a late first installment carries a 10 percent penalty. Back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds, so a cash closing before the deadline can save the penalty.

The calculator leaves out the $10 monument fee. See also our California transfer tax report.

Ready to sell your Tuolumne County house? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Tuolumne County selling FAQ

What is the transfer tax in Tuolumne County?

$0.55 per $500 of value on taxable transfers, plus a $10 monument fee when the tax is paid, according to the County Recorder.

When are Tuolumne County property taxes delinquent?

For 2025-26, the first installment became delinquent December 11 and the second April 11. Mailed payments must be postmarked by December 10 and April 10.

Do you buy cabins and rural homes in Tuolumne County?

Yes. We buy houses in Sonora and the foothill communities, including those with wells and septic systems.

How do I sell a house in Tuolumne County without making repairs?

Sell it as-is to a cash buyer. The offer accounts for the condition, so there are no repairs, inspections or showings.

Sources

• Tuolumne County Recorder
• Tuolumne County Treasurer-Tax Collector

This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Dates and fees can change; confirm with the county.