Sell My House Fast in South County — Affton, Mehlville, Oakville
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As-is cash offer. No repairs. We typically cover closing costs. About 2 weeks — you pick the date.
House Sold Easy buys houses in Affton, Mehlville, and Oakville as-is for cash. One page for this South County pocket — unincorporated streets and the Lindbergh / Tesson Ferry / Lemay Ferry corridors. Typical close about two weeks. Call 636-525-1566.
South County here means Affton, Mehlville, and Oakville — mostly unincorporated St. Louis County, not a single city hall. The housing is mid-century ranches and split-levels, some brick, some frame, along Tesson Ferry, Lemay Ferry, Gravois, and the I-55 / I-270 ramps. Lindbergh schools come up in almost every conversation, but we buy the house, not the district brochure. If the kitchen is original and the driveway is settling, we still walk it.
How a cash sale works in South County
- Call or send the address. We ask about occupancy, condition, and timing, and we can give a preliminary range on the phone.
- 30-minute walkthrough. No cleaning. David Dodge or Michael Slane walks the house and then sends a written, no-obligation offer.
- You pick the closing date. Title work runs through a title company that can close this county. Payment is usually released in 1–2 business days after closing.
This is the same process we use across the about-75-mile radius. Read how it works.
Affton, Mehlville, and Oakville — three names, one pocket
Affton sits closer to the city and to Watson Road. Mehlville and Oakville stretch south toward the river hills and Arnold. Lots are often a little wider than inner-ring city lots. Basements and sump pumps are normal. We see houses that have been in one family since the 1960s, rentals that turned into a weekend job, and vacant houses after a move to Jefferson County or St. Charles.
Fenton, Crestwood, and Sunset Hills sit on the edges. If your bill says one of those, still call — we buy throughout the south side of the county when the address is in range. Arnold is the next city into Jefferson County. Webster Groves and Kirkwood are the inner-ring comparison to the north.
Unincorporated County vs a city occupancy board
Affton, Mehlville, and Oakville are largely unincorporated. That usually means St. Louis County rules, not a small-city occupancy board. Confirm current occupancy, rental, and inspection rules with St. Louis County for your exact address. Nearby incorporated cities (Crestwood, Sunset Hills, and others) can have their own occupancy programs — check that city’s site if your tax bill names a city.
We do not invent inspection fees. If a notice is on the door, send a photo. Parcel data: County Assessor locator.
What we buy — and the situation pages that match
We buy houses that need work, outdated houses, inherited houses, rentals, vacant houses, and houses facing a deadline. Common paths:
- Inherited house / probate
- Behind on mortgage payments / foreclosure
- Too many repairs / foundation or roof
- Vacant house / relocating
- Tenants / all situations
House Sold Easy has been buying in the St. Louis metro since 2016. We have purchased 1,000+ houses in Missouri and Illinois. Google shows 4.7 stars from 65+ reviews.
Cash offer vs listing
A cash sale can net less than a fully repaired retail listing because we take on repairs and holding costs. In exchange you skip commissions, most seller closing costs, and weeks of showings. If the house is updated and you have time, listing with an agent can be the better net. We will say so. See cash offer vs listing and Missouri seller closing costs.
Why South County sellers pick cash
A ranch that needs a roof and a kitchen does not show well against newer Jefferson County or West County inventory. Pricing it like a finished Lindbergh-area listing is how houses sit. A cash sale skips the showing calendar and the repair credits. Compare the net on cash vs listing and Missouri closing costs.
If the house is vacant, winterize what you can and call — see vacant house. If you are behind on payments, do not wait for a sale date to learn the difference between behind on the mortgage and foreclosure.
We drive from Brentwood. Tesson Ferry and I-270 make that a straightforward trip. You pick the walkthrough window. No cleaning.
Nearby cities
Common questions about selling in South County
Do you buy houses in South County?
Yes, when the address is inside the about-75-mile area we serve from St. Louis. Call if you are just outside town.
How fast can you close?
Typical close is about two weeks after you accept a written offer. You choose the date when title work allows.
Do I pay closing costs or commissions?
No realtor commissions and no service fees from us. We typically cover our standard closing costs. The written offer is the amount you receive.
Do I need to repair or clean the house?
No. We buy as-is, including houses with roof, foundation, or mechanical issues.
Who will I meet?
David Dodge or Michael Slane — Senior Buyers and Co-Founders. Office in Brentwood. Call 636-525-1566.
Is Affton a city? Who inspects the house?
Affton is generally unincorporated St. Louis County. Use the county — and the city named on your tax bill if there is one — not a guess from a ZIP code.
Do you buy in Mehlville and Oakville on the same terms?
Yes. Same as-is cash process. One walkthrough, one written offer.
Talk to a person
Call or text 636-525-1566 any time. House Sold Easy has bought 1,000+ houses in St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois since 2016. You will deal with David Dodge or Michael Slane. The office is at 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503, in Brentwood. Google shows 4.7 stars from 65+ reviews — read those on Google, not as stars on this page.
If you want the cash path, send the address on the form. If you want a listing net sheet, get that from an agent and compare. We will not pretend every house should sell to us.