Facing foreclosure in Duval County? Sell for cash before the sale date.
A local Florida buyer for houses in foreclosure in Duval County. Two minutes to request an offer, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house in foreclosure in Duval County?
Yes. In Florida a foreclosure has to go through the Circuit Court, so there is usually time to sell between the lawsuit and the Clerk's sale. You can sell for cash any time before the Clerk files the certificate of sale, pay off the lender at closing, and keep any equity that is left.
In Duval County, that means working with the Duval County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How foreclosure works in Duval County
Here's how a foreclosure case usually moves in Duval County. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.
Missed payments
Federal servicing rules generally keep a lender from filing until a loan is more than 120 days behind. Use this window — it is the cheapest time to sell.
Lawsuit and lis pendens
The lender sues in the Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit) and records a lis pendens. Once you are served you have 20 days to respond.
Final judgment
If the court rules for the lender, it sets a sale date, normally 20–35 days after the judgment (s. 45.031, Fla. Stat.).
Clerk's sale
The Duval County Clerk of Court auctions the home, usually online. You can still pay off or sell until the Clerk files the certificate of sale (s. 45.0315).
After the sale
Any money above the debt is surplus. Claim it with the Clerk — surplus not paid out within a year of the sale is reported as unclaimed (s. 45.032).
What's different about Duval County
Jacksonville and Duval County have been one consolidated government since 1968, which makes Jacksonville the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S.
We buy houses in foreclosure throughout Duval County, including Jacksonville, and in unincorporated areas.
City pages: Jacksonville
| County | Duval County, Northeast Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Jacksonville |
| Court for foreclosure cases | Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Duval County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Duval County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Jacksonville |
Is selling right for your Duval County house?
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Duval County homeowners in this spot usually weigh reinstate the loan, loan modification or forbearance, list with an agent, short sale and sell for cash. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- Behind on payments and the gap keeps growing
- A sale date is already set
- Worried about the credit damage
- The servicer won't agree to a plan you can afford
Three steps. Your schedule.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Duval County property.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Duval County homeowners ask about foreclosure
How long does foreclosure take in Florida?
Florida is a judicial foreclosure state, so every case goes through the Circuit Court. Contested cases often take many months; uncontested ones can move from filing to sale much faster. The sale itself is set 20–35 days after the final judgment.
Can I sell my house after the foreclosure sale date is set?
Yes. You can sell any time before the Clerk files the certificate of sale. Tell us your sale date when you request an offer and we'll schedule closing ahead of it.
Where are Duval County foreclosure sales held?
The Duval County Clerk of Court runs court-ordered foreclosure sales. Florida law lets Clerks hold these sales online (s. 45.031), and the sale date is listed in the final judgment.
Do you buy houses in every part of Duval County?
Yes — including Jacksonville, the county seat of Jacksonville, and unincorporated areas.
Which court handles foreclosure cases in Duval County?
The Duval County Circuit Court (4th Judicial Circuit). The Duval County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.
How fast can you close in Duval County?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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Get your no-obligation cash offer on your Duval County property.
Two minutes to submit, a written offer within 24 hours, and the closing date you choose. Nothing to fix, nothing to list.