We Buy Houses in Butte County, CA

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. This page uses California statutes and county guidance; confirm local amounts with Butte County offices.

We buy houses across Butte County for cash, whatever their condition, with no repairs, commissions or closing costs. Describe the property, receive a written offer within 24 hours, and choose when to close. This page explains how a sale works in Butte County and where to find our local pages.

Selling a house in Butte County at a glance

Offer timeline	Written cash offer within 24 hours
Fees and commissions	None, and no repairs required
Property tax installments	Due November 1 and February 1; late after 5 p.m. on December 10 and April 10 under California law
County transfer tax	$0.55 per $500 of value under state law, paid when the deed records
Records and taxes	Handled by the Butte County Clerk-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector in Oroville

Which Butte County areas do we buy in?

We buy houses in Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, Biggs and the surrounding rural areas. Our local page for the largest city is a good place to start:

How to sell a house in Butte County

There are two routes: list with an agent, or sell directly for cash. A listing can bring a higher price on a house in good condition, but it needs prep work, showings and a buyer who clears loan approval.

A cash sale gives up some of that price for certainty and speed, which helps when a home needs repairs, sits on a rural parcel that is hard to finance, or must be sold on a schedule.

1. Share the details. Use the form on this page or call (424) 435-2326.
2. Read your offer. It comes in writing within 24 hours, with no obligation.
3. Choose the closing date. Escrow pays the mortgage, taxes and liens from the proceeds.
4. Close and get paid. The deed is recorded at the county and funds arrive through escrow.

How do property taxes affect a Butte County sale?

California bills secured property tax in two installments. The first is delinquent after 5 p.m. on December 10 and the second after 5 p.m. on April 10, and a late installment carries a penalty. Unpaid taxes become a lien on the property, so on a sale escrow clears them from your proceeds. Ask the Tax Collector for the payoff amount in the month you plan to close, since defaulted balances keep growing.

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

The county documentary transfer tax is set by state law at $0.55 per $500 of value and is paid when the deed is recorded. Who pays it is a matter of the purchase contract. On a traditional sale you would also budget for agent commissions and repairs; our cash offers include neither. Try the calculator for the county tax on your price.

Do we buy damaged or fire-affected houses in Butte County?

Yes. Butte County has seen wildfire damage and many older homes with deferred maintenance. We buy as-is, including houses that need major work, and the offer reflects the condition so you do not have to repair anything. If you have insurance claims or rebuilding questions, speak with your insurer or an attorney before you decide.

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

Butte County selling FAQ

Do you buy houses outside Chico in Butte County?

Yes. We buy in Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, Biggs and unincorporated areas as well.

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

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

How much is the transfer tax on a Butte County home sale?

The county documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500 of value, so a $400,000 sale carries $440 in county transfer tax.

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

Sell as-is to a cash buyer who prices the repairs into the offer.

Sources

• Documentary transfer tax rate under state law (county Clerk-Recorder FAQ)
• Statewide installment and delinquency schedule (county Tax Collector FAQ)

This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Confirm current amounts and dates with the Butte County Clerk-Recorder and Treasurer-Tax Collector.