Sell your house fast in Lincolnshire
Mid-1950s houses from the original Lincolnshire subdivision, river-area homes near Rivershire Park and townhomes off Half Day Road: we buy Lincolnshire houses as-is for cash with a closing date you name.
- Cash offer within 24 hours
- No repairs, fees or commissions
- We pay normal closing costs
Your Lincolnshire cash offer
No obligation. We never sell your info. Prefer to talk? Call or text (773) 825-9855.
Selling a house in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a village of about 7,900 people in southern Lake County, in Vernon and West Deerfield townships. Vernon Hills is to the northwest, Buffalo Grove to the southwest, Bannockburn to the east, Riverwoods to the southeast and Lake Forest to the northeast. Half Day Road (Route 22) splits the village north and south, Milwaukee Avenue runs through it north to south, and I-94 forms part of the east edge.
The Des Plaines River cuts north to south through the village, and much of Lincolnshire sits in its floodplain. The area was first known as Half Day, the earliest non-Native settlement in Lake County. In 1955, Roger Ladd’s company bought land there and laid out a subdivision called Lincolnshire, named after the English county. The village incorporated on August 5, 1957. The Marriott resort and theatre, Lincolnshire Corporate Center and parks such as Rivershire, Spring Lake and the Florsheim Nature Preserve came later.
Housing has two main layers. The original 1950s and 1960s homes are mostly ranches and split-levels near the river. Rapid growth from 1983 through the mid-2000s added larger two-story homes and townhomes in neighborhoods such as Beaconfield, Bishop’s Gate, Camberley Club, Lincolnshire Woods, the Lakes of Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire Trails. The village had about 3,400 housing units in 2020.
Lincolnshire homes that are updated generally sell well with an agent, and that’s often the smart route. We’re more useful for an original 1950s house that needs everything, a home near the river with a water history, a large 1990s house that’s due for a new roof and mechanicals all at once, or an estate that needs to close without months of preparation.
What to expect
Talk to us and a cash offer follows within a day. We need only one visit, and we explain the reasoning behind every number. You pick when to close. A title company in the north suburbs runs the closing, with the normal closing costs on our side.
What to know before you sell in Lincolnshire
- Village transfer tax. The village stamp costs $3 for each $1,000 of the sale price and is a buyer’s expense under Lincolnshire’s rules. Since we’re the buyer here, that one is ours. We also pay the Illinois and Lake County transfer taxes that normally fall on the seller.
- Water bill and declaration. Before the village issues its stamp, the final water reading must be taken and the bill paid, and the village needs a copy of the Illinois transfer declaration. The title company submits both.
- Floodplain. Much of Lincolnshire lies in the Des Plaines River floodplain. Flood zone status or a past water problem doesn’t keep us from buying.
- Taxes a year behind. Lake County bills in arrears. Lincolnshire sellers credit the buyer for this year’s taxes through the sale date, and that credit is deducted at closing.
- Probate. Lincolnshire estates belong to the Lake County court in Waukegan. An executor can sign with us before the sale is approved, and we close after.
- Associations. For townhomes and subdivisions with an association, a paid-assessment letter is part of closing, and any dues owed are cleared then.
The village can change its procedures, so the title company confirms current Lincolnshire requirements before closing. We take care of every one of them.
Lincolnshire: list it, or take a cash offer?
| Sell to us | List with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs/updates | We buy as it stands | Buyers here expect updated homes |
| Showings | One visit | Multiple showings and open houses |
| Commission | None | A percentage of a high price adds up |
| Closing costs | We pay them | Seller pays |
| Village transfer tax | We pay it | Buyer pays |
| Timing | 2–3 weeks, or your date | Market time plus 30–45 days |
| Certainty | Cash, no appraisal | Loan and flood insurance questions can slow things |
| Price | Below retail, priced for condition | Top price for updated homes |
Most updated Lincolnshire homes will net more with an agent, and we say so up front. Our offer makes sense for the original houses near the river that need a full renovation, or for larger homes where a new roof, windows and HVAC would cost more than you want to spend before listing.
Lincolnshire homes in the Des Plaines floodplain
The Des Plaines River cuts through the center of Lincolnshire, and the village notes that much of it lies in a floodplain. Some homes along the river have taken water in past floods, and lenders may require flood insurance for homes in a mapped flood zone. That can narrow the pool of buyers.
We buy river-area homes as they are, with or without a flood history. You don’t have to fix the basement, install new drain tile or wait for the next dry spring. Tell us what has happened with water, and we’ll factor it into a straight offer.
Three steps. You pick the closing date.
- Tell us about the house
Fill out the form or call (773) 825-9855. A few quick questions, no pressure.
- Get a fair cash offer in 24 hours
We look at the house with you and show you how we got the number. No obligation.
- Close on your date
As soon as 2–3 weeks, or take more time. We close at a local title company and pay your closing costs.
Common reasons Lincolnshire owners sell
Lincolnshire FAQ
Does Lincolnshire have a transfer tax?
Yes. It’s $3 per $1,000, assigned to the buyer by the village. On a purchase from you, we pay it, plus the state and Lake County stamps.
What paperwork does Lincolnshire want before the stamp is issued?
A paid final water bill and a copy of the Illinois transfer declaration. The title company handles both.
Do you buy homes in the floodplain?
Yes. We buy Lincolnshire homes near the Des Plaines River, including ones with a past flood or a wet basement.
Do you buy townhomes in Lincolnshire?
Yes. We buy townhomes and condos, and the association’s paid-assessment letter is handled during closing.
Is my original 1950s ranch worth selling as-is?
Often, yes. If it needs a full update, selling to us skips a renovation you’d otherwise pay for before listing.
Where is a Lincolnshire estate probated?
Lake County handles it in Waukegan. We’re used to working with executors before the judge signs the order.