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We buy houses for cash in St. Louis, St. Louis County, in any condition. No repairs, no commissions, and you choose the closing date.

Written cash offer, typically within 24 hours
Close on your timeline, often in as little as a couple of weeks
Any condition: no repairs, cleaning or showings
No commissions and no fees charged to you

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Selling a house in St. Louis

The City of St. Louis is an independent city, separate from St. Louis County since 1876. Its population has been shrinking for decades; Census Bureau estimates show about 278,144 residents in 2025, down from 300,302 in 2020. That leaves plenty of older brick houses and vacant properties on the market.

Trusty House Buyers buys St. Louis City houses for cash, in any condition, from Soulard and Tower Grove South to Dutchtown, Carondelet, Bevo Mill and North City.

St. Louis housing market snapshot

Here is what the most recent public data shows for the St. Louis area. Figures are from the September 2026 releases of each source.

Measure	Value	Source
Typical home value (St. Louis City)	$176,500	Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, mid-tier, smoothed & seasonally adjusted), Sep 2026
Change in typical value vs. a year earlier	−0.4%	Zillow ZHVI, Sep 2026 vs. Sep 2025
Median days on market, active listings (the City of St. Louis)	52 days	Realtor.com Residential Data, Inventory Core Metrics, Sep 2026
Share of active listings with a price reduction (the City of St. Louis)	26%	Realtor.com Inventory Core Metrics, Sep 2026
Median days to pending (St. Louis, MO metro)	11 days	Zillow Research, Sep 2026
Share of listings with a price cut (St. Louis, MO metro)	29%	Zillow Research, Sep 2026
Population, 2025 (City of St. Louis)	278,144 (2020: 300,302)	U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates

Homes that sold across the St. Louis, MO metro went under contract in a median of 11 days, but the typical active listing in the City of St. Louis had already been on the market 52 days. That gap is usually made up of houses that are overpriced for their condition or need work buyers don’t want to take on.

About 26% of active listings had cut their price, a sign that many sellers are having to come down to find a buyer.

These figures describe the overall market, not your specific house. A cash offer is based on your home’s condition, the repairs it needs and recent comparable sales nearby.

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Selling an older St. Louis house

St. Louis is known for its brick homes, many built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They’re durable, but they often need tuckpointing, roof repairs, updated electrical and plumbing, and lead-safe work. Two-family and four-family flats are common, and many have been rentals for years.

Zillow’s Home Value Index for the city was about $176,500 in September 2026, and Realtor.com reported a median of 52 days on market for active listings. Zillow showed metro homes going under contract in a median of 11 days, but houses that need major work rarely move that quickly.

St. Louis sellers we often help

Landlords with older flats, heirs who inherited a house in the city, owners of vacant or condemned buildings, and owners facing foreclosure or back taxes. Long-delinquent property in the city can end up in a tax sale, and some vacant property ends up with the city’s Land Reutilization Authority.

Before you sell in St. Louis

Before selling a city property, check for any outstanding water, trash or property tax bills, and ask the Building Division whether there are open violations or condemnation orders. If the property is a vacant building, make sure it is secured and insured. If you inherited it, find out whether an estate has been opened with the Probate Division of the 22nd Circuit. We can buy with any of these issues and work with the title company to resolve them.

Read more about how we help in these situations:

Vacant house Tired landlord or problem tenants Inherited or probate house Code violations or major repairs

Foreclosure, probate and property taxes in St. Louis

Most Missouri foreclosures are non-judicial trustee sales. The trustee must mail notice and publish the sale for a set period before the auction, but no court case is required, so a foreclosure can be completed relatively quickly after the notices begin.

Probate for city residents is handled by the Probate Division of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Property taxes are collected by the City of St. Louis Collector of Revenue. Unpaid real estate taxes are pursued by the local Collector of Revenue and can eventually lead to a tax sale.

This is general information to help you understand your options, not legal advice. Deadlines and procedures depend on your specific case, so talk with a local attorney or HUD-approved housing counselor about your situation.

How Selling To Us Works

Three steps, no surprises. You stay in control of the timeline.

1. Tell us about the house

Fill out the short form or call. We ask about the condition, any mortgage or liens, and your timeline.

2. Get a written cash offer

We review the property, often with a quick walk-through, and send a written offer, typically within 24 hours. No obligation.

3. Close on your date

A title company or closing attorney handles the paperwork and pays off any mortgage. You choose the closing date.

St. Louis Home Selling FAQ

Do you buy vacant or condemned houses in St. Louis?

Yes. We buy vacant homes, boarded-up houses and properties with condemnation notices. Tell us about any city notices so we can account for them.

Do you buy two-family and four-family flats?

Yes, with or without tenants.

How is the City of St. Louis different from St. Louis County?

They’re separate jurisdictions with different courts, tax collectors and rules. We buy in both. See our St. Louis County page for county homes.

How quickly can you close?

On your timeline, often in as little as a couple of weeks once title is clear. Missouri foreclosures can move quickly, so contact us early if you’ve received a notice.

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