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Sand Springs, Oklahoma
We buy Sand Springs houses as-is, from Prattville to the Keystone side
Flooded once or twice, worn out, rented, inherited, or just more house than you need, we'll make a fair written offer on your Sand Springs home in whatever shape it's in. Our family has been buying houses around Tulsa for over 25 years, and we'll be straight with you about every option on the table.
- Flood history doesn't scare us off
- Tulsa, Osage or Creek County, it's all fine
- No agent commissions, no closing costs for you
A town built to help people
Sand Springs exists because oilman and philanthropist Charles Page wanted a safe place for orphans and widows. He founded the town in 1911, planned it as a model industrial community, and the Sand Springs Children's Home he started is still caring for kids today. Few towns anywhere have a founding story like that.
Today it's a city of just under 20,000, grown about five percent over the last decade, with Keystone Lake and the 1,360-acre Keystone Ancient Forest right on its western edge. About two out of three homes are owner-occupied, and the rest are rentals. It's a founding story that fits our own motto pretty well. We help people, not just houses. Sometimes that means buying your house, and sometimes it means pointing you toward a better option.
One city, three counties
Most of Sand Springs is in Tulsa County, but pieces fall in Osage and Creek counties too. Your property tax bill will tell you which one is yours, and that decides where your official paperwork goes.
Tulsa County
Most of Sand SpringsTaxes through the Tulsa County Treasurer. Probate, foreclosure and divorce cases at Tulsa County District Court downtown.
Osage County
Part of townThe county offices and courthouse are up in Pawhuska, so that's where taxes, court cases and deed records run.
Creek County
Part of townOffices are in Sapulpa, the county seat. See our Sapulpa page for more on Creek County.
Behind on taxes or settling an estate? The county your house is in decides which treasurer and which courthouse you deal with. We buy in all three, and the title company handles the rest. Here's how back property taxes and probate work when you sell.
Living downstream from Keystone Dam
When record rains filled Keystone Lake in May 2019, the Army Corps of Engineers had to release huge amounts of water downstream, and Sand Springs was among the first places to feel it. The hardest-hit area was Town and Country, the unincorporated neighborhood just west of town, which accounted for about half of the roughly 600 Tulsa County homes and businesses that took on water. Even Case Community Park saw floodwater up to 12 feet deep at the BMX track.
If your house is in a low-lying area near the river, here's what that means when it's time to sell:
- Check your address on FEMA's flood map
- Buyers with a mortgage may need flood insurance
- Past flooding should be disclosed honestly
- Open insurance or FEMA claims? Ask them first
We buy previously flooded and water-damaged houses as-is, so you don't have to gut, dry out and rebuild before selling. More on water and mold damage and storm damage.
Sand Springs Neighborhood Services, a.k.a. code enforcement
In Sand Springs, code enforcement is handled by Neighborhood Services, a division of the fire department. Cases start from a neighbor's complaint or an inspector spotting something on patrol. The city's own list of common problems includes grass over 12 inches, trash or debris, vacant buildings that people can get into, dilapidated buildings, cars that can't legally be driven sitting in plain view, and parking in the yard.
Most cases start friendly: the owner gets notice and usually about a week to fix it. If it isn't fixed, the city can do the work and add the cost to the property as a lien, and fines are possible for violations that drag on. Typical cases wrap up in two to three weeks, while dilapidated buildings can take months. Neighbor squabbles like a leaning fence or overhanging tree aren't something the city enforces.
Can't get to it in time? We buy Sand Springs houses with open notices and handle the work after closing, with any city charges typically paid from the sale. See selling with code violations.
How we can help in Sand Springs
Find yours, then read how it works.
- Flood, storm or repair damage
- Sell it the way it sits. No drying out, gutting or rebuilding first.
- A rental you're done with
- Tenants can stay, and the lease and deposit typically transfer at closing.
- A family home you inherited
- Belongings and all, often before probate is finished.
- Back taxes or liens
- Usually paid out of the sale, whichever county you're in.
- Behind on the mortgage
- You can generally still sell until the sheriff's sale is confirmed.
- A divorce
- Neutral, private, and the same offer goes to both of you.
- Downsizing or assisted living
- Close around the move and leave what you don't want.
- Moving away
- Sell before you go or after, even from out of state.
Four steps to sold in Sand Springs
You stay in control the whole way.
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Say hello
Call, text, or fill out the form, and tell us whatever you know about the house.
Quick and easy -
We stop by
Sand Springs is a short drive for us. We'll take a look, flood marks and all.
Usually within 24 hours -
Review your written offer
No rush, no pressure. Ask questions and take your time.
Yours to accept or not -
Pick your closing day
We close at a licensed title company in whichever county the house is in.
As quick as 14 days
Questions from Sand Springs homeowners
Do you buy houses in the Town and Country area that flooded in 2019?
Yes. We buy flood-damaged and previously flooded houses as-is, including in Town and Country and other low-lying areas around Sand Springs. Be upfront about any flood history, and check with your insurance company or FEMA about any open claims before you sell.
Which county is my Sand Springs house in?
Most of Sand Springs is in Tulsa County, but parts are in Osage County and Creek County. Your property tax bill shows which county treasurer you pay.
Do you buy in Prattville, south of the river?
Yes. Prattville has been part of Sand Springs since 1965, and we buy there just like anywhere else in town.
I got a notice from Sand Springs Neighborhood Services. How long do I have?
Usually about a week to correct a typical nuisance like tall grass or trash, according to the city. If it isn't fixed, the city can do the work and add the cost as a lien on the property. If you can't make the fix, we can usually buy the house as-is.
Does it matter if my house is in Osage County?
Only for paperwork. Osage County's offices, including its courthouse, are in Pawhuska, so taxes, court cases and deed records for that part of town run through there. The title company handles it, and we buy the same either way.
What ZIP code do you cover?
All of Sand Springs in 74063, plus the nearby areas that use a Sand Springs address.
What happens if I get an offer and decide not to sell?
Nothing at all. The offer is free, and turning it down won't earn you a string of follow-up calls.
Have a Sand Springs house on your mind?
Talk it through with one of us. We'll listen first, then give you an honest read on your options. Your call.