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We buy houses in Jacksonville and Duval County in any condition. No repairs, no agents, no fees. A fair cash offer within 24 hours and a closing in 3 to 4 weeks, on your timeline.

Juan and Castilia Cava — cash home buyers serving Jacksonville and Duval County
Hi, we're Juan and Castilia. We are not a call center or a national wholesaler. We are a husband and wife team who work directly with Jacksonville homeowners one conversation at a time. When you call us, one of us picks up.

Trusted by Duval County homeowners

No Repairs or Cleaning
No Commissions or Fees
Zero Obligation. Ever.
Close in 3 to 4 Weeks
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We Buy Houses in Jacksonville, FL. Any Condition, Any Situation.

Every week we talk to Jacksonville homeowners carrying the weight of a property they need to move on from. The situations are different. The feeling is the same. Whatever brought you here we have seen it and we can help.

House with major repairs needed — we buy houses as-is in Florida for cash
Major Repairs
Inherited or probate property — we buy inherited houses fast for cash in Florida
Inherited or Probate
Tired landlord selling rental property for cash in Florida — no repairs no eviction needed
Tired Landlord
House facing foreclosure in Florida — sell before foreclosure for cash fast
Facing Foreclosure
Selling house during divorce in Florida — fast cash sale no agents no delays
Going Through Divorce
Relocating for work and selling house fast for cash in Florida — close in 3 to 4 weeks
Relocating for Work
Fire damaged house sold for cash in Florida — we buy fire damaged homes as-is
Fire Damage
House with water damage sold for cash in Florida — we buy flood and water damaged homes
Water Damage
House with code violations sold for cash in Florida — we handle code violations at closing
Code Violations
Property with liens sold for cash in Florida — liens settled at closing no upfront payment
Property Liens
Vacant house sold for cash in Florida — we buy empty houses fast any condition
Vacant House
Selling house due to financial hardship in Florida — fast cash sale no fees no commissions
Financial Hardship

Jacksonville and Duval County present a unique set of challenges for homeowners trying to sell. As the largest city by land area in the continental United States Jacksonville has an enormous range of neighborhoods. From the historic Riverside and Avondale districts with their aging craftsman bungalows to the sprawling Southside and Mandarin communities with their suburban subdivisions to the rural and semi-rural areas of western Duval County. Older properties throughout the urban core carry decades of deferred maintenance, unpermitted work, and code compliance issues that make traditional buyers hesitate.

Jacksonville's large military community is built around NAS Jacksonville and Mayport Naval Station. It creates a constant cycle of homeowners who need to sell fast when orders come through. Landlords managing older rental stock in neighborhoods like the Northside and the Westside deal with tenant turnover and maintenance costs that erode the appeal of holding the property any longer. And families navigating inherited homes left behind by the prior generation face the full complexity of Florida probate with a property that may have sat vacant for months. An estate that may include a house that has sat vacant while heirs in different states figure out what to do next. Code violations in the city's older residential neighborhoods pile up when properties change hands without proper permits. Flood zone designations in the low-lying areas around Lake Apopka and along the Little Econ River add insurance costs that make traditional buyers hesitate.

We buy houses through all of it. You do not need to resolve a single issue before you reach out. We handle the complexity so you do not have to.

If you have received a notice of default or your property is already in the foreclosure process you can find filing information at the Duval County Clerk's foreclosure portal. If you have an open code violation through the City of Jacksonville you can look it up through the Jacksonville municipal code compliance portal. Either way reach out to us first. We can tell you in one conversation what is possible given your situation.

Cash Home Buyers Serving Jacksonville and Duval County

We buy houses across all of Duval County. Jacksonville is the largest city by land area in the continental United States. It is a single consolidated city-county government covering over 800 square miles. Whether your property is in a historic neighborhood in Riverside or Avondale, a suburban community in Mandarin or Fleming Island, a beach community in Jacksonville Beach or Neptune Beach, or a rural area in western Duval County we work with sellers across the entire county. You do not need to be in a specific zip code or price range to qualify.

Arlington
Atlantic Beach
Avondale
Baymeadows
Brentwood
Brookwood
Callahan
Cedar Hills
Deerwood
Duclay
Fleming Island
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Beach
Julington Creek
Lake Shore
Mandarin
Mayport
Murray Hill
Neptune Beach
Normandy
Northside
Oceanway
Orange Park
Ortega
Palm Valley
Ponte Vedra
Riverside
San Marco
Southside
Springfield
St. Johns
Westside
Yulee

Don't see your neighborhood? Duval County covers over 800 square miles. If you own a property anywhere in the county reach out and we will let you know right away.

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Sell Your Jacksonville Home As-Is. No Repairs Needed.

Jacksonville and Duval County homes come with a wide range of conditions that make the traditional selling process complicated and expensive. Older housing stock in the historic urban neighborhoods, hurricane and tropical storm exposure throughout the county, flood zone designations along the St. Johns River and its tributaries, and an active code compliance environment in the city's inner neighborhoods mean that preparing a house for the traditional market often costs more than sellers expect. We buy houses exactly as they are. You do not touch a thing.

Hurricane and Wind Damage

Northeast Florida is exposed to hurricane and tropical storm activity from both the Atlantic and the Gulf. Wind damage, roof failure, water intrusion, and structural issues from storm systems are common throughout Duval County. We buy storm-damaged houses as-is. No repairs required before closing.

Flood and Water Damage

The St. Johns River runs directly through Jacksonville and its tributaries extend throughout Duval County creating significant flood zone exposure across the metro. Properties near the river, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the coastal communities carry mandatory flood insurance requirements that complicate traditional financing. The condition does not disqualify you. We buy flood zone properties as-is.

Code Violations and Liens

Unpermitted additions, open permits, and code compliance violations are extremely common in older Jacksonville neighborhoods like Springfield, Riverside, and the Northside. These issues stop a traditional sale before it starts. We factor them into our offer and handle resolution after closing. You can review open code violations through the Jacksonville municipal code compliance portal and verify any recorded liens through the Duval County official records portal.

Aging Roof and 4-Point Failures

Florida insurers require a 4-point inspection on older homes. A roof that fails even one that is still functional can prevent a buyer from getting coverage and kill the deal. We do not require insurance approval. We buy the property regardless of roof age or condition.

Inherited and Probate Properties

Inherited properties in Duval County often come with deferred maintenance, personal belongings left behind, and open probate matters. You do not need to clean out the property or wait for the estate to fully settle before reaching out. We work alongside title companies and attorneys to navigate the process. You can search open Duval County probate matters at the Duval County Clerk probate portal.

HOA Delinquencies and Special Assessments

Duval County has a wide range of HOA-governed communities. From the master-planned subdivisions of Baymeadows and Julington Creek to the gated neighborhoods of Deerwood and Mandarin. Delinquent dues, special assessments, and HOA fines are all liens against the property that get settled at closing from your proceeds. You do not need to pay them out of pocket before you sell. We factor every known HOA obligation into the offer upfront so there are no surprises.

Whatever condition your Jacksonville property is in we will make you an offer. The only thing we ask is that you are honest with us about what you know. We will be equally honest with you about the number we can get to and exactly how we got there.

How Jacksonville Homeowners Sell Their House for Cash in 3 Simple Steps

No open houses. No strangers walking through your home. No waiting months for a buyer to get financing approved. Three steps. No surprises. No pressure at any point.

Tell us about your Jacksonville property

Fill out the short form with your property address and contact information. No lengthy questionnaires, no commitment, no obligation. Just the first step of a real conversation with Juan or Castilia.

Get your free cash offer

We review your property using comparable sales data in your specific Duval County neighborhood and call you within 24 hours with a fair cash offer. We walk you through exactly how we got to that number.

Pick your closing date and get paid

If the offer works for you we handle everything from there. You choose the closing date. Most Jacksonville sellers close in 3 to 4 weeks. You get paid by check or wire transfer on your chosen closing date.

You can walk away after step 1, step 2, or step 3. There is no pressure and no obligation at any point. We only move forward when it makes sense for you.

Why Jacksonville Homeowners Sell to Cash Buyers

The Jacksonville real estate market operates differently from South Florida and the Orlando metro. Prices are lower relative to the rest of the state but carrying costs including insurance, maintenance on older housing stock, and property taxes are real. For sellers with properties that need work the traditional market requires spending money upfront to compete and there is no guarantee of recovering it at closing.

Jacksonville's large military community creates a consistent demand for fast sales. When PCS orders come through sellers often have weeks not months to make a decision. A cash sale is the only option that reliably closes on that timeline without the risk of a buyer's financing falling through at the last minute.

Selling Your Jacksonville House for Cash vs. Listing With an Agent

We believe in complete transparency. Before you decide anything here is an honest look at both paths available to Jacksonville homeowners. Know your options.

Path A. List with a Jacksonville agent
Repairs and staging before listing. Typically $10,000 to $50,000+ in Duval County
Agent commissions of 5 to 6% paid at closing. On a $300K Jacksonville home that is $15,000 to $18,000
Average days on market in Duval County plus 30 to 45 days to close. 3 to 6 months total.
Strangers walking through your home. Open houses. Showings on short notice.
Buyer financing can fall through. Deal collapses. You start over.
Path B. Sell to us as-is
No repairs, no staging, no cleaning. Zero out of pocket.
No agent commissions, no hidden fees. We cover closing costs.
Close in 3 to 4 weeks — or later if you need more time
100% private. No sign in your yard. No strangers in your home.
No financing contingencies. The deal does not fall through.

Both paths can get you to a similar number in a strong market. But when you factor in repair costs, commissions, carrying costs in Duval County, and months of uncertainty. The gap narrows significantly.

Only one path gives you your time, your certainty, and your peace of mind back.

Want to understand every angle before you decide? Read the full pros and cons of a cash offer →

The Jacksonville Real Estate Market. What Cash Sellers Need to Know.

Jacksonville and Duval County represent one of the most distinctive real estate markets in Florida. As the largest city by land area in the continental United States Jacksonville covers an enormous geographic range. From the urban core and historic neighborhoods along the St. Johns River to the beachside communities of the First Coast to the sprawling suburbs of the Southside and St. Johns County corridor. The market is more affordable than South Florida but it comes with its own set of challenges for sellers dealing with older properties, distressed situations, or a timeline that cannot wait months for the right retail buyer.

Single Family Homes in Duval County. The Cash Buyer Advantage.

The majority of sellers who reach out to us own single family homes in Duval County. Jacksonville's single family market is one of the most geographically varied in Florida. The historic neighborhoods of Riverside, Avondale, and Springfield have beautiful older homes with real character. But they also carry real maintenance challenges that add up quickly. Aging electrical, plumbing, and roof systems that need significant investment to compete on the traditional market.

The suburban communities of Mandarin, Baymeadows, and the Southside have large volumes of 1980s and 1990s construction that is showing its age and increasingly requires updates before retail buyers will pay full price. A cash buyer who understands the local market can make a fair offer on any of them without requiring the seller to renovate, stage, or wait for the right retail buyer.

We also buy condos in Duval County when the situation calls for it. But our primary focus is single family homes because that is where we can move fastest and deliver the most value for the seller.

Companies That Buy Houses in Jacksonville, FL

There are two types of cash home buyers operating in Jacksonville. National iBuyers and large wholesale operations that process hundreds of transactions per month. And smaller, local buyers who work directly with sellers and take the time to understand each situation individually.

National buyers operate with rigid formulas. If your property does not fit their model due to price range, condition, or neighborhood you get declined or lowballed without explanation.

We are the second type. Every offer we make is built from the ground up using current Duval County comparable sales data, a realistic assessment of repair costs, and an honest conversation about your situation and timeline. You will always know exactly how we got to your number. You can verify your property's assessed value and ownership history at the Duval County Property Appraiser and review any recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens through the Duval County official records portal.

Duval County Foreclosure. What Sellers Need to Know.

Florida is a judicial foreclosure state which means the lender must file a lawsuit and go through the court system before your property can be foreclosed. In Duval County this process typically takes several months to over a year depending on court caseload and whether the foreclosure is contested. That timeline gives many sellers more options than they realize.

If your property has equity a cash sale before the foreclosure is finalized allows you to pay off the mortgage balance at closing, walk away with the remaining proceeds, and avoid a foreclosure judgment on your credit record. The sooner you reach out the more options we have. You can find filing information and resources at the Duval County Clerk's foreclosure portal.

Questions Jacksonville Sellers Ask Us

These are the questions we hear most often from Duval County homeowners before they reach out. If your question is not here call us directly at 561-786-7720 and we will answer it straight.

Do you buy houses in all parts of Jacksonville including the beaches, the Northside, and western Duval County?
Yes. We buy houses across every neighborhood and community in Duval County regardless of location, price range, or condition. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, the Northside, the Westside, the Southside, and every community in between are all areas we actively buy in. We evaluate every property on its own merits using comparable sales data specific to that neighborhood.
My Jacksonville house is near the St. Johns River and is in a flood zone. Does that affect your offer?
Flood zone designation affects the cost of ownership and we factor that into our assessment. But it does not disqualify your property. The St. Johns River and its tributaries create widespread flood zone designations throughout Duval County. We buy flood zone properties regularly and the designation is one factor in our offer calculation, not a reason to decline.
I inherited a Duval County property that is still in probate. Can I sell it before the estate is settled?
In many cases yes. Florida allows the sale of a property during the probate process with court approval. We have worked with inherited Duval County properties in various stages of probate and can connect you with the right title company and attorney for your situation. You can search open Duval County probate matters at the Duval County Clerk probate portal.
I am military and just received PCS orders. Can you close fast enough for my timeline?
Yes. We work with military sellers regularly. Jacksonville's NAS and Mayport create a consistent pipeline of homeowners who need to sell fast when orders come through. Most sellers close in 3 to 4 weeks. We understand the urgency and we move accordingly. Fill out the form or call us directly and tell us your timeline. We will tell you immediately whether we can make it work.
How do you determine the cash offer for a Jacksonville property?
We start with the current market value of comparable renovated single family homes in your specific Duval County neighborhood. From there we subtract our estimated repair costs, closing costs, and margin. We walk you through every line of that calculation on our first call. You can review your property's current assessed value at the Duval County Property Appraiser.
I own a short-term rental property near Disney or Universal that I want to sell. Is that a situation you handle?
Yes. Short-term rental properties in the theme park corridor present unique challenges. HOA restrictions on rentals, furniture and fixture considerations, and a buyer pool that is narrower than standard residential. We buy these properties as-is regardless of current rental status, bookings, or HOA restrictions. We assess the property on its merits as real estate and make you a straightforward cash offer.

Get a Fair Cash Offer for Your Jacksonville Home. No Obligation.

No more payments. No more repairs. No more carrying a property that is holding your life in place. Find out what your Jacksonville house is worth in one conversation. It costs you nothing to ask and you are under no obligation to accept.

Juan or Castilia will call you within 24 hours. Not a call center. Not an automated follow-up sequence. A real conversation with the two people who will be with you from the first call to the day you close.