We Buy Houses in Kern County, CA

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. Local details come from the Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector and California tax law; sources are listed at the end.

We buy houses across Kern County for cash, in any condition, with no repairs, commissions or closing costs. Kern covers a huge area, from the Bakersfield metro to oil towns, farm communities and the Tehachapi mountains. Wherever the house sits, you get a written offer within 24 hours and set the closing date.

Selling a house in Kern County at a glance

Treasurer-Tax Collector	1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Phone (661) 868-3490
Installments	Due November 1 and February 1; late after December 10 and April 10
Late penalty	10% on a late installment under California law
Transfer tax	California’s county rate is $0.55 per $500 of the sale price; some cities add their own tax
Main communities	Bakersfield, Delano, Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Wasco

Which Kern County cities do we buy in?

We buy in the rest of Kern County too, including Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Ridgecrest and Wasco. Use the form on this page for any address in the county.

How to sell a house in Kern County

The choice is the same everywhere in the county: list with an agent and take on repairs and showings, or sell directly for cash. In the Bakersfield area, rental owners and heirs often prefer cash to avoid carrying costs. In outlying towns, where fewer buyers search, a direct offer can be the quicker route to closing.

1. Tell us about the house by form or at (424) 435-2326.
2. Review the written offer within 24 hours.
3. Pick your closing date.
4. Close through escrow and get paid.

What if I am behind on Kern County property taxes?

A late installment adds a 10 percent penalty, and taxes unpaid after June 30 become defaulted and collect monthly interest. Selling before that point lets escrow pay the balance from your proceeds. Call the Treasurer-Tax Collector at (661) 868-3490 for a payoff figure for your closing month.

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

Plan for the transfer tax, any unpaid taxes or liens and the prorated current-year tax. Agent commissions and repairs add to that on a listing; our cash offers charge none.

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

Kern County selling FAQ

Do you buy houses in Bakersfield and Tehachapi?

Yes. We buy anywhere in Kern County, from Bakersfield to the high desert.

Where is the Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector?

1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, phone (661) 868-3490.

Can I sell a rental with tenants in Kern County?

Yes. We can buy with tenants in place, subject to their lease and California tenant law.

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

Sell it as-is. We price repairs into the offer, so you skip contractors and inspections.

Sources

• Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector: public notice

General information, not tax or legal advice. Dates and fees can change; confirm with the county.