5 Cities Served
We Buy Houses in Kern County, CA
We buy houses throughout Kern County, from Bakersfield out to Delano, Ridgecrest, Wasco, and Shafter.
Kern County
Cities We Buy In Across Kern County
Bakersfield
Population approximately 403,455
Bakersfield is the ninth-largest city in California and the seat of Kern County, with a large enough footprint that it spans over a dozen ZIP codes and housing stock ranging from historic downtown properties to large newer subdivisions in the southwest.
We Buy Houses in Bakersfield →Delano
Population approximately 51,428
Delano is the second-largest city in Kern County and is historically significant as the birthplace of the United Farm Workers movement.
We Buy Houses in Delano →Ridgecrest
Population approximately 27,959
Ridgecrest sits at the eastern edge of Kern County in the Mojave Desert, far closer to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake than to the rest of Kern County's Central Valley cities.
We Buy Houses in Ridgecrest →Wasco
Population approximately 27,047
Wasco calls itself the "Rose Capital of the Nation" for its concentration of rose-growing nurseries.
We Buy Houses in Wasco →Shafter
Population approximately 19,953
Shafter has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Kern County in recent years, driven by new housing development and logistics/warehouse growth.
We Buy Houses in Shafter →Don't see your city listed? Call (559) 368-8956,
we buy throughout the Central Valley beyond this list too.
Any Situation. Any Condition.
We Buy Kern County Houses in Any Situation
Whatever the reason you need to sell, House Junkies can make you a fair cash offer on the house as it sits. No repairs, no listing, no hidden fees.
Inherited
Inherited a house you do not want to fix, clean out, or keep? We buy it as-is, work alongside probate if it is still open, and you can leave behind anything you do not want.
Learn More →Probate
Our probate team works with your attorney through Letters, court confirmation, and every notice, so the house can sell while the rest of the estate keeps moving.
Learn More →Foreclosure
Behind on payments or got a Notice of Default? A cash sale before the trustee sale can pay off the loan and protect the equity you have left. Call early, time matters.
Learn More →Divorce
Selling a shared house during a divorce is hard enough. We work with both owners, and both attorneys if needed, on a clear price and a closing date that fits the case.
Learn More →Fire Damage
Smoke, soot, or a full burn, we buy fire-damaged houses as-is. Our licensed construction crew handles the rebuild, not you.
Learn More →Water Damage
Burst pipes, roof leaks, flooding, or mold. You do not have to dry it out or tear it open first. We make offers on water-damaged houses in their current condition.
Learn More →Violations
Open code cases, fines, or a red tag from the city? We buy houses with violations and work out the fixes with the city after closing.
Learn More →Tenants
Tired of late rent, repairs, or tenants who won't leave? We buy rentals while still occupied, so you do not have to handle the move-out.
Learn More →Vacant
An empty house still costs you taxes, insurance, and break-in worries every month. We buy vacant houses fast so the bills stop.
Learn More →Liens
Back taxes, mechanics liens, judgments, or old code liens. They get paid off out of escrow at closing, and you keep what is left.
Learn More →Hoarder House
Too much stuff to even know where to start? Leave it all. We buy hoarder houses as-is and handle the full clean-out ourselves.
Learn More →As-Is
Old roof, bad foundation, or just outdated. Skip the repairs, inspections, and the showings. We buy the house exactly as-is.
Learn More →Relocating
New job, family move, or military orders? We can close on a schedule that works for you, even if you've already left the area.
Learn More →Something Else?
Bankruptcy, a bad neighborhood, a house you just want gone. If it is a house in the Central Valley, call us at (559) 368-8956. Every situation gets a real answer and a real offer.
See Every Situation We Solve →Cash Offer vs. Listing
Why Sell to House Junkies Instead of a Market Listing
Listing will get you top dollar with the right timing and a house that is market ready. For homes that need work, here is how the options actually stack up.
Selling to House Junkies
Sell It As-Is
No repairs, no cleaning, no property clean-out. Leave the house exactly how it is, and leave behind anything you do not want.
No Commissions or Fees
There is no agent to pay and nothing comes out of your check for us. The number on the offer is the number you get.
We Pay the Closing Costs
Escrow, title, and closing costs are on us, so there are no surprises at the closing table.
A Cash Offer That Holds
We close with our own capital, so there is no buyer's loan to fall through and no lender appraisal to blow up the deal.
You Pick the Closing Date
Most deals close in 14 days, as fast as 7 if you need to, or later if you need time to move.
Listing With an Agent
Repairs and Prep First
Buyers and their inspectors expect a house that is ready to go. Fixes, cleaning, and staging usually come out of your pocket.
Commissions Come Out of Your Sale
Agent commissions usually run 5-6% of the sale price, plus marketing and other costs.
Seller Closing Costs
Title, escrow, transfer tax, and any repair credits the buyer asks for after inspection get paid out of your proceeds.
Deals Can Fall Through
Most buyers need a loan. If their financing or the appraisal falls short, you can end up back on the market when you need to move.
Longer, Less Certain Timeline
Showings, offers, inspections, and loan approval often take 60 to 90 days or more, with open houses along the way.
Reviews
What People Say About House Junkies
“Had a great experience working with House Junkies Inc. Dominic Mclleland helped me purchase a distressed property and made the whole process way easier than I expected. He was easy to work…”
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