We Buy Houses in Alameda County, CA

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

We buy houses throughout Alameda County for cash, in any condition, with no repairs, commissions or closing costs. Send us the address, receive a written offer within 24 hours, and pick the closing date. This page explains how a sale works in Alameda County, what the county charges, and where to find our pages for each city.

Selling a house in Alameda County at a glance

Clerk-Recorder, main office	1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; recording stops at 4:30 p.m.
Clerk-Recorder, Tri-Valley office	7600 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 160, Dublin, CA 94568 (select services, no mail transactions)
Treasurer-Tax Collector	1221 Oak Street, Room 131, Oakland, CA 94612. (510) 272-6800
Property tax installments	Due November 1 and February 1; late after 5 p.m. on December 10 and April 10
County transfer tax	$0.55 per $500 of value under state law, paid when the deed records
City transfer taxes	Some Alameda County cities add their own; escrow confirms the amount for your address

Which Alameda County cities do we buy in?

We buy in every part of the county, from the Oakland hills to the Tri-Valley and the south county. Start with the page for your city:

How to sell a house in Alameda County

You can list with an agent or sell straight to a cash buyer. Listing can bring a higher price when a house is in good shape, but it means prep, showings, inspections and a buyer who needs loan approval.

A cash sale gives up some price for speed, certainty and a closing date you control. In a county where many homes are older or carry deferred maintenance, that trade-off is often the deciding factor.

1. Share the property details. Use the form on this page or call (424) 435-2326.
2. Review a written offer within 24 hours. There is no cost and no obligation.
3. Set your closing date. Escrow pays off the mortgage, taxes and liens from the proceeds.
4. Close and get paid. The deed records at the Clerk-Recorder and funds come through escrow.

See the steps in detail on our Oakland cash-offer process page.

What do property taxes mean for an Alameda County sale?

The Treasurer-Tax Collector says the first installment is delinquent after 5 p.m. on December 10 and the second after 5 p.m. on April 10, each with a 10 percent penalty, plus a $10 cost on the second. If a deadline lands on a weekend or holiday, the next business day counts.

Taxes still unpaid at 5 p.m. on June 30 become defaulted, and a 1.5 percent redemption penalty accrues each month. After five years the county can sell tax-defaulted property that has not been redeemed.

Unpaid taxes do not block a sale. They are a lien on the house, so escrow pays what is owed out of your proceeds at closing. Ask the Tax Collector for the amount due in the month you expect to close, because defaulted balances grow monthly.

The county accepts credit card payments by phone or at acgov.org/propertytax, with a convenience fee, but not by mail or at the counter.

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

The documentary transfer tax is $0.55 for each $500 of value and is paid when the deed is recorded. Some Alameda County cities add a separate transfer tax of their own, and the rate depends on the city and sometimes the price, so ask escrow for the exact figure for your address.

Our calculator shows the county portion only. A traditional listing also adds agent commissions and repair costs; our cash offers charge neither.

What situations do we help with in Alameda County?

• Inherited homes: heirs who do not want to keep the property; see selling an inherited house in Oakland.
• Foreclosure or tax trouble: see selling a house in foreclosure.
• Tenant-occupied rentals: see selling with tenants.
• Homes that need work: we buy as-is; see selling as-is in Hayward and in Fremont.

For prices and days on market across the county, read our Alameda County housing and home seller report. Not sure what the house is worth? Try how much is my house worth in California.

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

Alameda County selling FAQ

Where do I record a deed in Alameda County?

At the Clerk-Recorder’s main office, 1106 Madison Street in Oakland, or at the Tri-Valley office in Dublin for select services. Escrow usually records the deed for you on a sale.

When are Alameda County property taxes late?

The first installment is late after 5 p.m. on December 10 and the second after 5 p.m. on April 10. Each carries a 10 percent penalty.

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

Yes. Escrow pays the taxes from your proceeds at closing, so get the payoff amount for your expected closing month.

Do you buy houses that need repairs in Alameda County?

Yes. We buy as-is and price the repairs into the offer, so you skip contractors, inspections and showings.

How do I sell a house in Alameda County fast?

Sell to a cash buyer. There is no loan approval to wait for, so you can close on the date you choose.

Sources

• Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector: FAQs
• Alameda County Clerk-Recorder: Locations and hours
• Alameda County Clerk-Recorder: Fee schedule

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