We Buy Houses in Lake County, CA

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. County details come from the Lake County Assessor-Recorder and the State Board of Equalization; sources are listed at the end.

We buy houses in Lake 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 choose the closing date. Lake County has many older homes, vacation properties and inherited houses, so this page covers how a direct sale works and where to find local records.

Selling a house in Lake County at a glance

Transfer tax	California’s documentary transfer tax is $0.55 per $500 of value, paid when the deed is recorded. Confirm any local addition with the recorder
Assessor-Recorder	255 N Forbes Street, Room 223, Lakeport, CA 95453. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; recording requests by 4:30 p.m.
Recorder phone	(707) 263-2293. Assessor: (707) 263-2302
Tax Collector	(707) 263-2234
Property tax dates	Installments due November 1 and February 1, delinquent after December 10 and April 10

Where do we buy in Lake County?

We buy across the county, including Clearlake, Lakeport, Kelseyville, Lower Lake and the lakefront and rural areas. We do not yet have a separate local page for each Lake County town, so this page is the place to start.

How to sell a house in Lake County

Homes around the lake can be slow to sell when they need updates or sit on rural parcels. A listing brings showings, inspections and a wait for a buyer’s loan. A cash sale gives you one written offer, no repair list and a closing date that suits you. The tradeoff is price, so weigh a cash offer against what a listing would likely net after repairs and commissions.

1. Send the property details. Use the form on this page or call (424) 435-2326.
2. Review a written offer within 24 hours. No obligation and no fees.
3. Pick the closing date. Escrow pays off the mortgage, property taxes and liens from the proceeds.
4. Close and get paid. The deed is recorded with the Lake County Recorder in Lakeport.

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

The documentary transfer tax is the main government charge on a sale, and the contract decides who pays it. Grant deeds also carry a $5.00 Monument Preservation Fund recording fee under Government Code section 27584, with an exemption for deeds on lots created by recorded tract maps.

Property taxes you owe are paid from the proceeds at closing, and a late installment adds a 10 percent penalty after December 10 or April 10. A cash offer from us includes no agent commission and no repair costs.

What situations do we help with in Lake County?

• Inherited houses that heirs live too far away to manage.
• Foreclosure or back taxes, where a sale pays the lender and county from the proceeds.
• Rentals and vacation homes; see our California tenant-occupied sale report.
• Houses that need work, bought as-is.

Ready to sell your Lake County house? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. No cost, no obligation. See our California home value guide for what a house may be worth.

Lake County selling FAQ

Where do I record a deed in Lake County?

At the Assessor-Recorder, 255 N Forbes Street, Room 223, Lakeport. Be there by 4:30 p.m. to record. Escrow normally handles recording on a sale.

When are Lake County property taxes due?

Installments are due November 1 and February 1 and become delinquent after December 10 and April 10 under California’s statewide schedule.

Can I sell a house in Lake County with unpaid taxes?

Yes. Escrow pays what you owe from the proceeds at closing. Call the Tax Collector at (707) 263-2234 for the amount due.

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

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

Sources

• Lake County: Assessor-Recorder
• California State Board of Equalization: County contacts
• Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder: documentary transfer tax (state rate, RTC 11911)

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