Richmond, VA 23238 · We buy houses

We Buy Houses in Richmond, VA 23238

Sell your Richmond, VA 23238 house with Prominent Cash Offer. No hassle, no waiting, no commissions, no closing costs. Your trusted home buyer for any property, in any condition. We've bought houses for 10 years, nationwide.

26,050residents
21.2 sq miof ZIP code
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  • No fees or commissions
  • We pay closing costs
  • Any condition
  • Your closing date
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About 23238

Selling a house in Richmond, VA 23238

ZIP code 23238 is in Richmond, Richmond city, Virginia, covering about 21.2 square miles and about 26,050 residents.

Neighbouring ZIP codes include 23233, 23229, 23113, 23173, 23103, and 23294. We buy houses in 23238 and every ZIP code around it.

In 23238, 40% of the housing went up before 1980 and 41% of households are renters. About 9% of homes stand empty. Older houses often need work a listing would expect you to fix first; we buy them as-is, with no repairs or cleaning. With so many rentals, investors often sell to us with tenants in place, and we pay the closing costs.

Local records for 23238 are kept by City of Richmond and City of Richmond. At closing the title company clears anything recorded against the house, so you don't have to.

How 23238 compares
Housing23238RichmondRichmond cityVirginia
Homes built before 198040%71%71%44%
Households that rent41%56%56%33%
Households that own59%44%44%67%
Housing units vacant9%9%9%9%
23238 has newer housing than Richmond as a whole (40% vs 71% built before 1980), and fewer of its households rent. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

Sources: ZIP 23238 — Census Bureau profile · Richmond, Virginia — Census Bureau profile

On the map

ZIP 23238, street by street

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Seller stories

Every property has a story behind it.

Seller story · Probate · Sold as-is

This was without a doubt the best experience I could have hoped for as a first time home seller!

Mark BensonCoon Rapids, MNRated 5 out of 5
  • Seller story · Sold as-is

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    John Osterloh
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    Mark Erpelding
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    [Prominent Cash Offer] made it easy as possible the whole time as [they] looked out for my concerns with CARE always!!!

    Mark Benson
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    All I had to do was show up at the closing and collect a check.

    Dec Barry
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    …[Prominent Cash Offer] is the best real estate investor I have ever worked with…

    Mackonnen HidruSaint Paul
  • Seller story · Previous offer fell through

    Rated 5 out of 5

    We had a previous offer with another investor that fell through, on short notice they were able to come in and close in 2 weeks!

    Nick LaRosaTampa, FL
  • Seller story · Numbers held at closing

    Rated 5 out of 5

    I was pleasantly surprised at closing that the numbers didn’t change, something that I have heard is not always the case with some other companies.

    Steven Evanson
  • Seller story · Chose the closing date

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Awesome experience working with [Prominent Cash Offer] – the sale of our home couldn’t have been more pleasant and straightforward.

    Shelby and Ben HuhnerSaint Paul, MN
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    Smooth transaction from beginning to end. All the pieces came through just as they said they would!

    Cindy CornettAustin, TX
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    Dec Barry
  • Seller story · Two properties

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Their clear communication, prompt responses, and guidance throughout the transactions were truly impressive.

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Richmond, VA 23238 housing, by the numbers

We buy houses for cash in Richmond, VA 23238

Older homes, rentals, and empty houses: whatever Richmond, VA 23238 house you're selling, you can sell it as it is.

  • 40%of homes were built before 1980 in Richmond, VA 23238

    Older Richmond, VA 23238 house that needs updating, repairs, or a new roof? We buy it as-is.

    Sell as-is
  • 41%of occupied homes are rented in Richmond, VA 23238

    Tired landlord? Sell your Richmond, VA 23238 rental with the tenants in place.

    Sell with tenants
  • 9%of housing units were vacant in Richmond, VA 23238

    An empty Richmond, VA 23238 house still costs taxes, insurance, and upkeep. We buy vacant Richmond, VA 23238 houses.

    Sell a vacant house

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Figures are estimates with margins of error.

The real cost of listing

What listing your Richmond, VA 23238 house really costs you.

The asking price isn't what you take home. On a typical sale, around 10–12% of the price goes to commissions, closing costs and concessions, before repairs and the months of waiting.

Listing with an agent

10–12%of the sale price, typically

Listing agent's commission
~3%
Buyer's agent's commission
~3%
Closing costs
3–5%
Seller concessions
Up to 3%
Repairs and preparation
Paid by you, before you list
Time to close
Around 90 days
Showings and open houses
On buyers' schedules
Buyer financing
Can fall through

Selling to Prominent

0%taken out of your price

Listing agent's commission
0%
Buyer's agent's commission
0%
Closing costs
We pay them
Seller concessions
None
Repairs and preparation
None. We buy as-is
Time to close
The date you choose
Showings and open houses
None
Buyer financing
Cash. Nothing to fall through
$350,000
A typical listing costs you$35,000 – $42,000
Selling to Prominent costs you$0

Typical figures. Actual costs vary by market and agreement. See the full comparison

Frequently asked questions

Questions about selling your Richmond, VA 23238 house

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Do you buy houses in ZIP code 23238?

Yes. We buy houses throughout 23238 in Richmond, VA, in any condition, and in the ZIP codes around it, including 23233, 23229, 23113, 23173, and 23103.

How do I sell my Richmond, VA 23238 house to Prominent Cash Offer?

Prominent Cash Offer is a cash home buyer: we buy houses for cash, as they are. Share the address and a little about the house. If it's a fit, we make you a fair cash offer in writing. If you accept, you choose the closing date and we handle the paperwork with the title company.

Do I need to make repairs or clean before I sell?

No. We buy houses in Richmond, VA 23238 as they are, in any condition: needing major repairs, damaged, or simply outdated. Leave behind anything you don't want.

How fast can I sell my Richmond, VA 23238 house?

As fast as the title work allows, or later if you need time to move. We pay cash, so there's no buyer's loan to wait on, and you choose the closing date.

What situations do you buy houses in?

Every situation, including inherited houses and probate, foreclosure, divorce, relocation, rentals with tenants, vacant houses, and houses behind on property taxes.

Do you buy older houses in 23238?

Yes. About 40% of homes in 23238 were built before 1980. We buy them as they are: no repairs, no cleaning, no inspections to pass.

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Richmond, VA 23238

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  • No closing costs
  • Any condition
  • You choose the closing date

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Start with the property

Private by default

Start with the address of your Richmond, VA 23238 house.

Step 1 of 520%

We use the address to understand which property you mean. No offer is generated on this step.

No obligation. You choose the closing date.

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