Sell Your Columbia House As-Is
Columbia is the county seat of Boone County and the fourth-largest city in Missouri. If you own a house here that you would rather sell as-is, we can make you a straightforward, no-obligation offer.
Columbia at a glance
Selling a house in Columbia
Columbia is home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College, and it grew from 84,531 residents in 2000 to 126,254 in 2020. That growth sits alongside historic housing: neighborhoods such as East Campus and West Broadway are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The result is a wide mix of houses, from older homes near downtown that need updating, to rentals near the campuses, to newer subdivisions along I-70 and US 63. Condition and location within the city can move values a lot, so we price each house on recent nearby sales rather than a citywide average.
If you own a rental in Columbia, you can generally sell it with tenants in place; existing leases carry over to the buyer.
Situations we can help with
- A rental near campus that has become more work than it is worth
- An older house near downtown that needs updating before it could be listed
- A parent's home the family needs to sell
- A house with deferred maintenance after years of ownership
Local records and property taxes
Deeds for Columbia properties are recorded with the Boone County Recorder of Deeds, and real estate taxes are billed and collected by the Boone County Collector. In Missouri, real estate taxes that remain unpaid on January 1 become delinquent (RSMo 140.010), and delinquent property can eventually be offered at the county tax sale held on the fourth Monday in August (RSMo 140.150). If you are behind, the county collector can tell you exactly what is owed.
Sources: Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census (Demographic Profile). Historic district listings: National Register of Historic Places. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
How it works
Tell us about your house
Complete a quick form with the property address and some basic information, or call us.
Receive an offer
Our team reviews the property, talks with you about its condition, and presents an offer.
Choose your closing date
If the offer works for you, we coordinate with a title company and arrange a closing that fits your situation.
Columbia seller questions
Do you buy houses outside Columbia city limits?
Yes. We look at houses throughout Boone County and beyond, including rural properties and small acreage.
Do you buy student rentals?
Yes, with or without current tenants. Share the lease terms and rent so we can factor them in.
Who handles the closing?
A title company handles the title search, closing documents, and recording the deed with the county.
Nearby areas
Ready to sell your Columbia house?
Request a no-obligation offer in a few minutes, or call us and talk it through.