Behind on property taxes in St. Augustine? Sell before a tax deed sale.
We buy houses with back taxes across St. Augustine as-is, for cash. Tell us your timeline and we'll build the closing around it.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house with back taxes in St. Augustine?
Yes. Back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing, which redeems any tax certificate and stops a tax deed. In Florida you can redeem up until the tax deed is issued, so selling early protects your equity.
In St. Augustine, that means working with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How tax lien works in St. Johns County
Every tax lien situation in St. Johns County, which includes St. Augustine follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Taxes due
Florida property taxes are mailed in November and become delinquent if unpaid by April 1.
Tax certificate sale
The St. Johns County Tax Collector sells a tax certificate on the unpaid taxes by June 1. The buyer earns interest; you still own the home.
Two-year clock
Two years after April 1 of the year the certificate was issued, the holder can apply for a tax deed (s. 197.502).
Tax deed auction
The St. Johns County Clerk of Court schedules a public auction. For homestead property the opening bid includes half of the assessed value.
Redemption
You can redeem by paying the full amount owed any time before the tax deed is issued.
Selling a house with back taxes in St. Augustine
St. Augustine's historic, low-lying neighborhoods have flooded in several recent storms. St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European-founded city in the U.S., and its low-lying historic areas have flooded in several recent storms.
We buy houses with back taxes in Lincolnville, Uptown, Davis Shores, West Augustine and Vilano Beach, and anywhere else in St. Augustine and the rest of St. Johns County.
| County | St. Johns County, Northeast Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | St. Augustine |
| Court for tax lien cases | St. Johns County Circuit Court (7th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | St. Johns County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | St. Johns County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Lincolnville, Uptown, Davis Shores, West Augustine, Vilano Beach |
Options for St. Augustine homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. St. Augustine homeowners in this spot usually weigh pay in full, installment plan, refinance and sell for cash. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- Several years of taxes are unpaid
- A tax certificate was sold on the property
- You received a tax deed application notice
- The house needs work you can't afford
Three steps. Your schedule.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
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 St. Augustine homeowners ask about tax lien
When does a Florida tax certificate turn into a tax deed?
The certificate holder can apply for a tax deed two years after April 1 of the year the certificate was issued (s. 197.502). The Clerk then schedules an auction.
Can I still sell after a tax certificate is sold?
Yes. You still own the property. The certificate is paid off from your sale proceeds at closing.
Who runs tax certificate and tax deed sales in St. Johns County?
The St. Johns County Tax Collector sells tax certificates each spring. Tax deed auctions are run by the St. Johns County Clerk of Court.
Do you buy houses in St. Augustine?
Yes. We buy in Lincolnville, Uptown, Davis Shores and West Augustine and every other part of St. Augustine, as well as the rest of St. Johns County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in St. Augustine?
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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