We Buy Houses in Placer County, CA

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

We buy houses across Placer 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 pick the closing date.

Placer County runs from the Roseville and Rocklin suburbs up through Auburn and the Sierra foothills, so this page covers what matters when you sell a house in Placer County, from property tax deadlines to transfer tax, and links to our local pages.

Selling a house in Placer County at a glance

First installment	Due November 1, delinquent after 5 p.m. on December 10, with a 10% penalty
Second installment	Due February 1, delinquent after 5 p.m. on April 10, with a 10% penalty plus a $10 cost
After June 30	Unpaid taxes default: a $15 redemption fee, then 1.5% a month (18% a year)
Missing a bill	Penalties are not waived because a bill did not arrive
Assessor questions	Placer County Assessor, (530) 889-4300
Transfer tax	California’s county documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500 of value; confirm any city tax with the Recorder
Local pages	Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln

Which Placer County cities do we buy in?

We buy in every part of the county, including Auburn, Loomis, Colfax, Granite Bay and the unincorporated foothill communities. These are our local pages:

How to sell a house in Placer County

You can list with an agent or sell directly to a cash buyer. A listing can bring a higher price on a house in good shape, but it means showings, repairs, inspections and waiting on a buyer’s loan. A cash sale gives up some price for speed, certainty and a closing date you choose.

1. Tell us about the house with the form on this page or by calling (424) 435-2326.
2. Review your written offer within 24 hours. There is no obligation.
3. Pick a closing date. Escrow pays property taxes, liens and your mortgage from the proceeds.
4. Close and get paid through escrow.

What happens to Placer County property taxes when you sell?

Placer County sends one secured tax bill a year, in two installments. The county’s schedule lists November 1 and February 1 as due dates and December 10 and April 10 as the delinquent dates. A 10 percent penalty applies after each, plus a $10 cost on the second. If taxes stay unpaid past June 30, they default and grow by 1.5 percent a month.

You can still sell a house with unpaid taxes. Taxes are a lien on the property, so escrow requests the amount owed and pays it from your proceeds at closing. Ask for the figure for the month you expect to close, because defaulted amounts change monthly.

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

The documentary transfer tax is set by state law at $0.55 for each $500 of value and is paid when the deed is recorded. Some cities add their own tax, so ask escrow what applies to your address. The purchase contract decides who pays. A traditional listing adds agent commissions and repairs; our cash offers charge neither.

For more on rates across the state, see our California real estate transfer tax report.

Situations we buy in Placer County

• Inherited or probate houses you do not want to keep
• Houses behind on mortgage or property taxes
• Tenant-occupied rentals, covered in our California tenant-occupied sale report
• Homes that need repairs, have code issues or unpermitted work
• Divorce, relocation and other sales with a fixed deadline

Ready to sell your Placer County house? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation. Curious what it is worth first? Try how much is my house worth in California.

Placer County selling FAQ

When are Placer County property taxes late?

The first installment is delinquent after 5 p.m. on December 10 and the second after 5 p.m. on April 10. A postmark on or before the deadline counts.

Can I sell a house in Placer County with unpaid property taxes?

Yes. Escrow pays the taxes owed from your sale proceeds at closing.

Do you buy houses in Auburn, Loomis and the foothills?

Yes. We buy across Placer County, including Auburn, Loomis, Colfax, Granite Bay and unincorporated areas.

How do I sell a house in Placer County that needs repairs?

Sell it as-is. A cash buyer prices the repairs into the offer, so you skip contractors, inspections and showings.

Sources

• Placer County: General Property Tax Information

This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rates and fees can change; confirm with Placer County.