Austin, AR ยท Lonoke County
We buy houses in Austin for cash.
Austin sits in Lonoke County between Cabot and Ward, north of Jacksonville. It has the youngest housing stock of any city we cover, and we buy houses here as they sit, newer builds and older ones alike.
- 500+
- Homes bought
- $75M+
- Cash paid to sellers
- 15+
- Years in Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas totals over 15+ years, not Austin alone.
Our recent purchases
A few of the houses we bought as-is.
Your house could be next. Get my cash offer.
Selling a house in Austin
Austin is one of the fastest growing small cities in Central Arkansas: the town is more than five times its 2000 size, about six in seven houses here were built since 2000, and the typical house dates to about 2008. It is a bedroom community through and through. People commute to Little Rock, Jacksonville, and Cabot, and Cabot Public Schools serve the town. A newer house is not the same thing as a house you want to keep: job changes, divorces, and moves put late-model houses on the market here every month.
The town is older than its subdivisions. Austin grew up around a rail stop in the 1870s, and the streets near the original town center still hold houses that need real work before anyone else would touch them. Storms are part of the picture too: the June 2023 supercell hit Austin with hail from golf ball to baseball size. We buy the house as it sits and price the roof into the offer.
The subdivisions we get called about most are Shadow Creek , Mountain Ranch Estates , and Huntington Place . If your street is not on that list, it does not matter. We buy anywhere in Austin.
Where the paperwork happens in Lonoke County
Austin is in Lonoke County, and the county seat is the city of Lonoke. Deeds are recorded with the circuit clerk at the courthouse at 301 North Center Street in Lonoke, and probate runs through the county offices there. For property taxes, the county collector keeps a branch office much closer, on South Pine Street in Cabot, and taxes are payable March 1 through October 15.
Why people here call us
Relocating
New job, new city. Close here on your schedule and go. The house should not be the thing that holds the move hostage.
Needs major repairs
Bad roof, cracked foundation, fire damage. We buy it exactly as it sits. No contractor quotes, no dumpster in the driveway.
Going through divorce
When a house is the last thing tying two lives together, the goal is simple: a fair number, a clear process, and a done date.
How it works
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Tell us about your house.
Enter your address and answer a few questions. It takes about two minutes.
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Show us the house.
One quick walkthrough, less than 15 minutes, at a time that works for you. No cleaning, no prep.
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Get your guaranteed cash offer.
We call you within 24 hours with a real number. No obligation.
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Pick your closing date.
Close in less than 10 days, or on your timeline. We cover the typical closing costs, meaning the title work.
Cash purchase
What Tara's offer looks like
Any condition · no repairs · no showings
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Written cash offer. No obligation.
Sell your house the easy way.
The easiest way to sell a house in Central Arkansas
Time to close
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
Less than 10 days
Listing on the market
Often 60 to 90+ days
Commissions and fees
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
None
Listing on the market
Typically 5 to 6 percent plus fees
Repairs
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
None. We buy as-is
Listing on the market
Usually expected before or after inspection
Showings and open houses
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
None
Listing on the market
Ongoing until you accept an offer
Certainty
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
Written guaranteed cash offer
Listing on the market
Depends on the buyer's financing
Closing costs
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
We cover the title costs
Listing on the market
Sellers often pay a share
Sell as-is for a guaranteed cash offer.
When we are not your best option in Austin
If the house shows well and you can wait a few months, selling it on the open market usually brings a higher price, even after the fees that come with it. We will tell you if that is what we would do in your position.
If the goal is to keep the house and the trouble is missed payments, a HUD approved housing counselor is free and can walk you through the options with your lender first.
And if our number does not do what you need it to do, we will say so plainly instead of talking you into it.
Call (501) 251-9330 and ask. You will talk to one of us.
The local team behind 500+ home purchases
Tara Pays Cash is a local Central Arkansas team. We have bought more than 500 houses here over 15+ years, and we have seen every situation there is. When you call, you talk to us, not a call center.
Tara Helgestad
Call (501) 251-9330. You will talk to one of us.
Questions Austin sellers ask us
What county is Austin in, and where does the deed get recorded?
Austin is in Lonoke County. Deeds are recorded with the circuit clerk at the courthouse in Lonoke, on North Center Street. We handle recording as part of closing, so you do not make that drive. For property taxes, the county keeps a closer office in Cabot on South Pine Street.
Do you buy newer houses in subdivisions like Shadow Creek or Huntington Place?
Yes. Most of Austin is newer construction. Census data shows about six in seven houses here were built since 2000, and the typical house dates to about 2008. A newer house can still need to sell fast after a job change or a divorce. We buy it as it sits, same as an older one.
Do you only buy in the new parts of Austin, or the older houses too?
Both. Austin grew up around a rail stop in the 1870s, and the town is more than five times its 2000 size, so newer subdivisions get the attention. But we also buy the older houses near the original town center, including ones that need real work before anyone else would touch them.
Which school district serves Austin?
Cabot Public Schools. Austin has no schools of its own, and students here have gone to Cabot schools since the town's one room schoolhouse closed. Nothing about the district changes how a sale to us works. We buy the house directly, and you pick the closing date that fits your family's school calendar.
My roof still has damage from the June 2023 hail. Can you make an offer anyway?
Yes. Storm records show the June 2023 supercell hit Austin with golf ball to baseball sized hail. You do not need to finish an insurance claim or a repair first. We buy the house as it sits and price the roof into the offer.
Do you really buy houses in any condition?
Yes. We buy houses with bad roofs, foundation problems, fire or water damage, and houses full of belongings. You do not need to repair, clean, or clear anything out.
How fast will I get my offer?
We call you with a guaranteed cash offer within 24 hours of getting your property details.
Are there any fees or commissions?
No. There are no agent commissions and no service fees, and we cover the typical closing costs, meaning the title work. The offer we make is the cash you receive at closing.
Is the offer really guaranteed?
Yes. You get a written cash offer with no financing contingency. If you accept it, that is the amount you are paid at closing.
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Six quick questions, about two minutes. We call within 24 hours with a guaranteed cash offer.
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