We Buy Houses in Murray Hill for Cash
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Yes, you can sell your Murray Hill house for cash without fixing it up first. Murray Hill sits right next to Riverside and Avondale, on Jacksonville’s Westside, with Lake Shore to the south. Its main street is Edgewood Avenue South, home to the Murray Hill Theater and to the First Block, the stretch of shops between Plymouth and Mayflower streets.
The neighborhood began in 1907 and took its name from Murray Hill in Manhattan. The theater on Edgewood opened in August 1949. The houses are mostly smaller and older, many built in the 1920s and 1940s. We buy them as-is, with no repairs or cleaning, and you can leave belongings behind. You get a written cash offer within 24 hours of seeing the house, and you pay no commissions, fees or closing costs.
- Fair cash offer in 24 hours
- No repairs, fees, or commissions
- Close in as little as 10 days
Sell your Murray Hill house as-is
Murray Hill became its own town in 1916 and was annexed by Jacksonville in 1925. It was planned for the car, with paved roads and detached garages, and houses went up quickly through the 1920s. World War II and the opening of NAS Jacksonville brought a second wave: about 1,700 homes were built in the area during the 1940s, and by the end of that decade building had spread west of Cassat Avenue. The result is a mix of brick, wood, stucco and concrete houses, with many bungalows and cottages. The oldest surviving house, on Talbot Avenue, dates to 1898. Architect Henrietta Dozier designed at least six houses still standing on the 4500 block of French Street, including one built in 1925.
Most Murray Hill houses date to the first half of the 1900s. At that age, original roofs, older wiring and aging plumbing are common, and insurers often want a four-point inspection before they will write a policy. In the 3 months ending May 31, 2026, Redfin counted 55 homes sold in Murray Hill, at a median of 59 days on the market and an average sale-to-list ratio of 95.9%.
Murray Hill market snapshot
3 months ending May 31, 2026
- Median sale price
- $280,000
- Median days on market
- 59 days
- Homes sold
- 55
- Sale-to-list price
- 95.9%
- Sold above list
- 14%
Source: Redfin Data Center neighborhood market tracker ("Murray Hill"), all residential sales, 3 months ending May 31, 2026; data from Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Figures are for general guidance; your home's value depends on its condition and the comparable sales near it.
Why Murray Hill owners sell for cash
Old roofs, wiring and pipes
A house from the 1920s or 1940s may still have parts of its original electrical and plumbing. Homes wired before the 1940s can have knob-and-tube circuits, which many insurers refuse. We buy without those repairs.
Hard to insure for a buyer
Florida insurers often require a four-point inspection of the roof, wiring, plumbing and heating and air on older homes. A failed report can stall a financed buyer. A cash sale does not depend on it.
Inherited wartime homes
Many Murray Hill houses were built for families during the 1940s boom. For heirs who live elsewhere, selling as-is avoids managing a renovation from a distance.
Small houses that need a lot
Smaller cottages can need the same roof, plumbing and electrical work as a bigger house. When the repair bill is large next to the home’s value, selling as-is can make more sense.
Selling in Murray Hill: what's different here
No historic district review, but check the flood map
Unlike its neighbors Riverside and Avondale, Murray Hill is not one of Jacksonville’s National Register historic districts, and it is not registered as a historic neighborhood. That usually means exterior changes do not need a Certificate of Appropriateness. You can confirm a property’s status by searching its address or real estate number on the city’s Land Development Map.
Fishweir Creek formed one edge of the original town. The city notes that parts of the county have flooded from creeks and tributaries of the St. Johns River, so it is worth looking up the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or asking the city’s floodplain office for a flood zone determination.
What an insurer will ask about an older Murray Hill house
A buyer who needs a mortgage also needs homeowners insurance, and for older Florida homes insurers often ask for a four-point inspection first. It covers the roof, wiring, plumbing and heating and air, and the insurer reads it for age, damage, leaks, outdated electrical parts and pipe type. The rule can apply at renewal, not only on a new policy.
Houses from the 1920s through the 1940s are the kind that draw close attention. Knob-and-tube wiring, which was common from about 1880 to the 1940s, is a frequent sticking point, since many insurers refuse to cover it unless an electrician has signed off. When the fixes add up, selling the house as-is for cash lets you skip them.
Selling in Murray Hill: cash buyer, agent or Opendoor?
Three ways to sell, side by side. The right one depends on your home’s condition and your timeline.
| Cash buyer (us) | Listing with an agent | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes it fits | Cash buyer (us)Any condition: repairs, tenants, liens, code cases, inherited or vacant | Listing with an agentMove-in-ready homes when you can wait for the right buyer | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)Newer homes in good shape. No mobile homes, vacant land or major damage |
| Price | Cash buyer (us)Below full retail, priced as-is, in a written offer | Listing with an agentHighest potential price for a market-ready home | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)Near market value, minus their fee and repair deductions |
| Fees and commissions | Cash buyer (us)None. No commission and no fee to us | Listing with an agentNegotiated agent compensation, often several percent of the price | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)A service fee shown in each offer (reviews report about 5%) |
| Repairs | Cash buyer (us)None. We buy as-is | Listing with an agentOften needed before listing or after the buyer’s inspection | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)Deducted from the offer after their home assessment |
| Closing costs | Cash buyer (us)We pay the normal closing costs | Listing with an agentSeller usually pays title, Florida deed stamps and settlement fees | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)Seller usually pays closing costs on top of the service fee |
| Showings | Cash buyer (us)None | Listing with an agentShowings and open houses | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)One assessment visit, no showings |
| Time to close | Cash buyer (us)As little as 10 days, or the date you choose | Listing with an agentOften months: time on market, then a 30–45 day financed closing | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)Usually a few weeks, within their closing window |
| Certainty | Cash buyer (us)Cash, no financing or appraisal contingency | Listing with an agentBuyer financing or a low appraisal can end the deal | iBuyer (Opendoor, Offerpad)Cash, but the price can drop after the assessment |
iBuyers buy only in some Florida areas and set their own rules; check your address on their sites. Opendoor’s help center lists mobile and manufactured homes, vacant land and homes with major structural, fire, water or mold damage as not eligible. Fees and timelines vary by offer. If your home is move-in ready and you can wait, listing usually nets the most, and we’ll tell you so.
Opendoor and Offerpad vs. a local cash buyer, explainedHow a direct sale works in Murray Hill
Three transparent decisions take you from an initial Murray Hill property review to a title-company closing.
Describe the Murray Hill property
Share the address, condition, occupancy, and your preferred timing. Photos are helpful but are not required to begin.
Review the written offer
For the Murray Hill property, we review comparable sales, title, and condition—including old roofs, wiring and pipes, hard to insure for a buyer, inherited wartime homes—then explain the no-obligation cash terms.
Choose the practical closing date
If the Murray Hill offer fits, a licensed title company verifies ownership and payoffs. A clear-title purchase can close in as little as 10 days, or later when you need time.
Murray Hill home-selling FAQs
Answers for Murray Hill homeowners thinking about a cash sale.
No. Murray Hill is not one of Jacksonville’s National Register historic districts, unlike Riverside and Avondale next door. You can confirm a specific address on the city’s Land Development Map.
Yes. We buy houses of every size in Murray Hill, including ones that need a roof, plumbing or electrical work.
Yes. We buy houses as-is for cash, so you do not have to make the repairs the report calls for.
Nothing out of pocket. There are no commissions, no fees and no seller closing costs, and you do not pay for repairs or cleaning.
In as little as 10 days when the title is clear, or on a later date that works for you. We work with sellers in English and Spanish.
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