We Buy Houses in Sonoma County, CA

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. Tax and recorder details come from the Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder; sources are listed at the end.

We buy houses across Sonoma County for cash, in any condition, with no repairs, commissions or closing costs. We send a written offer within 24 hours, and you pick the closing date. Sonoma County sellers face a specific cost that varies by address: Santa Rosa and Petaluma each charge a city transfer tax on top of the county’s, while most other cities do not.

Selling a house in Sonoma County at a glance

County seat	Santa Rosa
Clerk-Recorder	585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone and hours	(707) 565-3800, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
County transfer tax	$0.55 per $500 of the sale price, after subtracting loans the buyer assumes
Santa Rosa city tax	An additional $2.00 per $1,000, with no deduction for assumed loans
Petaluma city tax	An additional $2.00 per $1,000, with no deduction for assumed loans
When it is paid	Collected by the Recorder at the time of recording
Property tax installments	Due November 1 and February 1; late after December 10 and April 10

Which Sonoma County cities do we buy in?

We buy across the county, from Santa Rosa and Petaluma to Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Sonoma and the rural west county. These local pages are live:

How to sell a house in Sonoma County

To sell a house in Sonoma County, you can list with an agent or sell directly to a cash buyer. Listing may bring a higher price on a polished home, but it takes preparation and time, and a buyer’s loan can still fail. A cash sale is faster and surer, and it suits homes with deferred maintenance, rebuilds, inherited properties and owners who need to move on a deadline.

1. Get in touch. Use the form or call (424) 435-2326.
2. Receive a written offer. It comes within 24 hours with no obligation.
3. Pick your closing date. Escrow pays off liens, loans and taxes from the proceeds.
4. Close. Transfer tax is collected by the Recorder at the time the deed is recorded.

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

The county tax of $0.55 per $500 applies countywide, including in Cloverdale, Cotati, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Sonoma and Windsor. Inside Santa Rosa or Petaluma the city adds $2.00 per $1,000, and the city tax has no exemption for assumed loans.

On a $700,000 sale in Santa Rosa, that works out to $770 for the county and $1,400 for the city, $2,170 in total. Unpaid taxes and liens come out of your proceeds, and commissions and repairs are extra on a traditional sale but not with us. The calculator below treats the checkbox as Santa Rosa or Petaluma.

For other counties, see the California transfer tax report.

Situations we help with in Sonoma County

• Fire-damaged or rebuild properties that are hard for buyers to finance.
• Inherited homes and estates.
• Rentals with tenants in place; see the tenant-occupied sale report.
• Houses needing repairs or with permit questions.

Read how much your house is worth in California for a first look at value.

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

Sonoma County selling FAQ

Do Santa Rosa and Petaluma charge a city transfer tax?

Yes. Each charges $2.00 per $1,000 on top of the county’s $0.55 per $500, according to the county Recorder.

Where is the Sonoma County Recorder?

The County Clerk-Recorder is at 585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103, Santa Rosa. Call (707) 565-3800, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

When is the transfer tax paid in Sonoma County?

The Recorder collects it at the time the deed is recorded, normally through escrow.

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

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

Sources

• Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder: Documentary Transfer Tax

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