We buy houses in Phoenix, AZ
Sell your Phoenix house for cash.
The biggest and most varied housing stock in the Valley: 1950s blocks in central Phoenix, 2000s tracts in Laveen, and everything between. Written offer, usually within 24 hours, and we pay the closing costs.
- No repairs, cleaning, or showings
- No commissions. We pay the closing costs
- Close in as little as about 14 days, or later
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Phoenix has more than 650,000 homes, and they vary more than anywhere else in the Valley. 42% were built before 1980, mostly in central, south, and west Phoenix, while Laveen is almost all post-2000. 43% of occupied homes are rented, well above the Maricopa County rate of 35%. That mix explains the calls we get: tired landlords, inherited 1950s and 1960s ranch houses, and garage conversions that were never permitted.
Phoenix housing at a glance
| Phoenix | Laveen (ZIP 85339) | Maricopa County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1985 | 2006 | 1994 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 42% | 8% | 27% |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 28% | 86% | 40% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57% | 82% | 65% |
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $420,700 | $441,600 | $482,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,582 | $2,120 | $1,820 |
| Median resident age | 34.9 | 33 | 38 |
| Mobile or manufactured homes | 3% | 1% | 5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter.
What the numbers mean if you're selling
Age is the first thing a buyer prices in Phoenix. In a home built before 1980, inspectors look for galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, older electrical panels, original ductwork, and roofs near the end of their life. None of that stops a sale, but it can stop a financed buyer's lender, which is why so many older Phoenix houses end up with cash buyers.
Phoenix also has a lot of unpermitted work: carports enclosed into garages, garages converted into bedrooms, patio rooms. An appraiser may give that space little or no value. You can sell with it, but disclose it. The City of Phoenix has an after-the-fact permit process if you want to legalize it first.
In Laveen (ZIP 85339) the picture is the opposite: 86% of homes were built in 2000 or later and 82% are owner-occupied. The common issues there are HOA balances, leased solar, and owners who are underwater or relocating, not old plumbing.
Selling a house in Phoenix: who handles what
- Deeds, notices, and liensMaricopa County Recorder
- Parcel records and rental registrationMaricopa County Assessor
- Property taxes and tax liensMaricopa County Treasurer
- ProbateMaricopa County Superior Court, Probate
- Permits and building recordsCity of Phoenix Planning and Development (permits, records)
- Code and deed-restriction questionsCity of Phoenix Neighborhood Services (code enforcement)
- Flood zoneFEMA Flood Map Service Center
ZIP codes we cover
All Phoenix ZIP codes, including Laveen (85339), Maryvale, South Phoenix, Arcadia, Sunnyslope, Deer Valley, and North Phoenix. Ahwatukee has its own page.
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Selling in Phoenix
What Phoenix sellers usually call us about.
Repairs
Older central and west Phoenix houses with original plumbing, panels, or roofs that a lender will flag.
How it worksTenants
43% of Phoenix homes are rentals. We buy with the tenant in place, paying or not.
How it worksInherited house
1950s–70s family homes that came to the next generation along with a full garage.
How it worksLiens
Code liens, HOA balances in Laveen, and old judgments, paid through title at closing.
How it worksQuestions
Phoenix questions.
Can I sell a Phoenix house with an unpermitted garage conversion?
Yes, with disclosure. A financed buyer's appraiser may give the converted space little value. The City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department handles after-the-fact permits if you want to legalize it first.
Who handles code violations in Phoenix?
The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department. An open case does not stop a sale, but it should be disclosed, and unpaid abatement costs can become a lien.
Do you buy in Laveen?
Yes. Laveen is part of the City of Phoenix, so this page covers it. Its homes are mostly newer, so HOA and solar questions come up more than repairs.
How it works
- Tell us about the house. About a minute, no obligation.
- Get a written offer. We walk the house once; offer usually within 24 hours.
- Close when it works for you. At a licensed title company, in as little as about 14 days.
Who you are dealing with
- Buying Valley houses since 2012
- Local office: 3602 E Greenway Rd, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85032
- We proudly partner with Great American Title Agency.
- A+ rating with the BBB
“Thank goodness for the great people at Huge Cash Offer. They bought my house and paid for my moving truck. It was convenient to have that taken care of. I would sell my house to them twice if I could.”
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