Inherited a House in New Braunfels? Sell It Fast for Cash — No Repairs, No Cleanout.
We buy inherited homes across New Braunfels, Gruene, Canyon Lake, Garden Ridge, Bulverde, and the rest of Comal County for cash. As-is, contents included, closings on your schedule.
The Situation
What You're Facing
Inheriting a house in New Braunfels usually means one of a few very specific properties: a decades-old cottage in the historic downtown grid near Landa Park, a 1970s-80s ranch in the older parts of Oak Run or Mission Hills, a lake house on Canyon Lake, or a retirement build in one of the newer 55+ communities along FM 306. Each carries a different set of complications — but the practical problem is the same. You've suddenly got title (or you're about to, once the estate clears Comal County probate) to a Texas property, and every month you hold it, it costs money.
New Braunfels sits at the fastest-growing junction of Comal and Guadalupe counties, right on the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin. That growth has been very good for property values — and very hard on inherited homes that were built in the 1960s–1980s and never updated. Foundation movement on Central Texas clay, original galvanized plumbing, aging HVAC systems that weren't sized for today's summers, and wood-shingle roofs long past their design life are common findings. Retail buyers using conventional financing will demand repairs the estate can't afford; FHA buyers will demand even more.
The geography matters too. Homes near the Comal or Guadalupe Rivers — especially in Gruene, along River Road, or in the older neighborhoods on the west side — may sit in FEMA flood zones, which drastically narrows the retail buyer pool and drives up insurance. Canyon Lake inherited properties often have septic systems, wells, or private roads that lenders won't finance without additional inspections. None of that changes our cash offer.
If the inherited home has been sitting vacant since the prior owner passed, the carrying costs are already stacking up — vacant-home insurance premiums, HOA dues in communities like Vintage Oaks or Havenwood, property taxes on the Comal Appraisal District roll, and Central Texas heat baking a home with the A/C shut off. We stop that the day we close.
Why People Sell
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Choose to Sell
Out-of-State Heirs
Many New Braunfels estates involve heirs who live in Houston, Dallas, out of state, or overseas. Managing a Comal County property from a distance is expensive and exhausting.
Multiple Heirs Want a Clean Split
Siblings often want the cash divided cleanly through the title company. A single written offer everyone can see ends the negotiation.
Flood-Zone or River-Adjacent Property
Homes near the Comal, Guadalupe, or on Canyon Lake often sit in flood zones that scare off retail buyers. We price honestly and close.
Deferred Maintenance from Elderly Owner
The prior owner likely deferred a lot of maintenance in their final years. Roof, HVAC, plumbing — we buy without asking the estate to fix any of it.
HOA Dues Are Bleeding the Estate
Vintage Oaks, Havenwood, and other newer New Braunfels communities have real HOA obligations that keep hitting the estate until the property transfers.
No Interest in Managing a Rental
Some heirs consider renting — until they price out a New Braunfels property manager, tenant turnover, and Comal County repair calls from out of town.
The Hard Parts
Challenges Homeowners Run Into
Comal County Probate Timing
Independent administration in Comal County typically takes 3–6 months to issue Letters Testamentary. We sign the contract now and close the day the court authorizes it.
Guadalupe County Overlap
Some New Braunfels addresses sit in Guadalupe County (handled in Seguin), not Comal. Different court, different filings — we work both.
Flood Zone & Elevation Certificates
Homes near the rivers or on Canyon Lake may need elevation certificates for insurance. Our offer doesn't hinge on that paperwork.
Septic, Well, and Private Road Issues
Rural Comal County inherited homes may have septic systems, water wells, or private easement roads that retail lenders reject. We close cash.
Back Property Taxes
Comal Appraisal District taxes and any Guadalupe County share are paid at closing directly by the title company — the estate never writes a check.
House Full of a Lifetime's Belongings
Take what's meaningful and leave the rest. We handle cleanout after closing. Estates with 40+ years of contents are our normal.
Our Solution
How South Texas Home Investors Helps
South Texas Home Investors is a local buyer that closes New Braunfels and Comal County properties every month. We know the historic downtown grid, Gruene, the Canyon Lake corridor along FM 306, Garden Ridge, Bulverde, and the newer master-planned communities like Vintage Oaks and Havenwood. When you call, you're talking to someone who knows the actual neighborhoods, not a national call center running a script.
We pay cash, close at a New Braunfels or Seguin title company you approve, and handle every complication that comes with an inherited home — Comal County probate coordination, delinquent taxes, out-of-state heirs, flood zones, and homes with a lifetime of belongings inside. Whether the property is a rental with tenants in place, facing foreclosure, or has been sitting vacant since the owner passed, one honest cash offer covers all of it.
- We work with Comal and Guadalupe County probate attorneys
- We wait patiently for Letters Testamentary on your schedule
- Cash offer built on real New Braunfels comps — not a template
- We pay all standard seller closing costs
- As-is purchase, including contents and deferred maintenance
- Mobile notary sent to any heir, anywhere in the country
The Process
Our Simple 3-Step Process
Share the Address and Situation
Tell us the property address, how many heirs are involved, and where probate stands. A short call is enough.
Written Cash Offer Within 24 Hours
We pull actual Comal County comps and put a real number in writing — no verbal estimates, no bait-and-switch.
Close on Your Timeline
7 days once probate allows. Or six months if the court needs it. We adjust to you, not the other way around.
As-Is Advantage
Benefits of Selling As-Is
Local Knowledge · New Braunfels & Surrounding Areas
We Know the Neighborhoods You Live In
New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing markets in Texas, but a lot of the housing stock that's now being inherited was built decades before the boom. We know both sides — the older neighborhoods and the newer master-planned communities — and price accordingly.
Neighborhoods We Serve
We've closed inherited properties in downtown New Braunfels, Gruene, Landa Park, Mission Hills, Oak Run, Walnut Springs, River Chase, Vintage Oaks, Havenwood, Garden Ridge, Bulverde, and along the Canyon Lake corridor (Startzville, Sattler, Canyon Lake Hills).
County Coverage
New Braunfels straddles Comal and Guadalupe counties. Comal County probate runs through the New Braunfels courthouse; Guadalupe cases go through Seguin. We work both regularly and file under whichever county the property sits in.
Local Property Values
Inherited New Braunfels homes range from roughly $220k for an older 1960s–70s ranch on a small lot to $600k+ for a Vintage Oaks or Canyon Lake property. Our offers reflect real Comal Appraisal District comps, not national algorithms that mis-price the SA-Austin corridor.
Military Homeowners
Randolph AFB is a short drive south and many retired military households settled in Garden Ridge, Cibolo, and Schertz — properties that often pass into estate ownership. Surviving spouses regularly relocate to be nearer to grown children.
Inherited & Older Homes
Older New Braunfels inherited homes commonly show foundation settlement on Central Texas clay, original 1970s plumbing, and HVAC systems undersized for current summer loads. We factor real condition into every offer and buy as-is.
Local Market Conditions
New Braunfels retail days-on-market have stretched as inventory has grown. Inherited homes that need work sit longest — a direct cash sale frequently nets the estate more after carrying costs and commissions.
Service Area
Service area: New Braunfels, Gruene, Canyon Lake, Startzville, Sattler, Spring Branch, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Cibolo, Schertz, Seguin, Marion, McQueeney, and the Comal-Guadalupe County line.
“Dad's house near Landa Park had been sitting for six months. I live in Colorado and my brother lives in Austin. South Texas Home Investors sent a notary to me, waited on Comal County probate, and closed exactly when they said they would. Zero drama.”
— J.T., Landa Park, New Braunfels
Related Resources
Helpful Reading From Our Team
Probate Property in New Braunfels
How we work with Comal County probate court, executors, and out-of-state heirs to close once the estate is authorized.
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Read moreVacant New Braunfels Property
Inherited homes sitting empty accumulate costs fast. We close quickly so the estate stops paying for an empty house.
Read moreEstate Full of Belongings
Leave everything — we buy completely as-is and handle the cleanout.
Read moreSelling an Inherited House in Texas
The statewide pillar — how heirs sell Texas inherited property regardless of city.
Read moreWe Buy Houses in New Braunfels
Our main New Braunfels hub — every situation we handle in Comal County.
Read moreCommon Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Sell Your Inherited New Braunfels Home — Fast, Fair, As-Is
Get a written cash offer within 24 hours. We handle Comal County probate, out-of-state heirs, flood zones, and closing.