Falling behind on property taxes is serious in a way a lot of owners underestimate. In Indiana, delinquent taxes can land your property on the county's annual tax sale, where the tax debt is sold off — and if it isn't resolved in time, you can ultimately lose the home and the equity in it.
If your Evansville property is heading toward a tax sale, selling now lets you pay off the delinquent taxes, keep your remaining equity, and avoid losing the house. We buy across the Tri-State for cash, as-is, and we can move quickly enough to beat the deadline.
How it works
- Tell us about the house — address and condition. Two minutes.
- Get a fair cash offer — based on real Evansville-area values. No obligation.
- You choose closing — 7 days or on your schedule. We pay all closing costs.
How a tax sale works in Indiana
When property taxes go unpaid, Indiana counties — including Vanderburgh — hold an annual tax sale. The delinquent amount is sold to a bidder, and a redemption period follows during which the owner can pay what's owed plus costs to keep the property. If it isn't redeemed in time, the buyer can move to take title. Selling before that process runs its course keeps you in control.
Why selling beats losing the home
A tax sale can ultimately strip away not just the home but the equity you've built — value that's often far larger than the tax debt itself. With Evansville's median home value around $165,000, many owners stand to lose tens of thousands over a comparatively small unpaid tax balance. Selling lets you settle the taxes and walk away with that equity instead.
Speed is everything here
Tax sale deadlines and redemption periods are firm, so timing matters more than in almost any other situation. Because we pay cash, we don't wait on a lender and we can close in as little as a couple of weeks. We'll coordinate with a local title company to pay the county directly out of the proceeds at closing.
Pay the taxes, keep the rest
At closing, the delinquent taxes and any related costs are paid straight from the sale proceeds, and whatever remains after the taxes and any mortgage is yours. You don't pay the back taxes out of pocket beforehand — the closing handles it, and you leave with cash rather than a lost property.
As-is, no repairs, no fees
When you're behind on taxes, you almost certainly can't afford to fix up the house first — and you don't need to. We buy in any condition, charge no commissions, and cover the typical closing costs. The goal is a clean, fast sale that resolves the tax problem before it becomes permanent.
Local buyers who know the deadlines
We serve Evansville and the surrounding Tri-State — Newburgh, Chandler, Boonville, and Henderson, KY, across Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Posey counties. We're familiar with the local tax sale process, so don't wait until the last minute — the sooner you call, the more room there is to act. The offer is free.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell my house to stop a tax sale?
Yes, if you act in time. Selling lets you pay off the delinquent taxes from the proceeds and keep your remaining equity instead of losing the property.
How does a tax sale work in Indiana?
Counties like Vanderburgh hold an annual tax sale where unpaid taxes are sold to a bidder, followed by a redemption period. If the debt isn't resolved in time, you can lose the home.
Do I have to pay the back taxes before selling?
No. The delinquent taxes are paid directly from the sale proceeds at closing — nothing comes out of your pocket up front.
How fast can you close?
Often within a couple of weeks, since we pay cash. We coordinate with a local title company to pay the county at closing.
Where do you buy?
Evansville and the Tri-State — Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Posey counties, plus Newburgh, Chandler, Boonville, and Henderson, KY.