One of our River Falls purchases needed serious repairs. To make matters worse, the sewer had backed up into the basement. The seller had reached the end of what they could tolerate and just wanted to be rid of the problem. That’s often what brings River Falls sellers to us: a house that’s fallen behind on repairs, or a situation that’s become more than someone wants to deal with.
We bought that one as-is, closed fast, and the seller was able to sign the closing paperwork remotely without ever having to deal with the repairs themselves. No listing, no showings, no cleanup required before we make an offer.
A Closer Look at River Falls
River Falls takes its name from the rapids of the Kinnickinnic River, the spring-fed trout stream locals just call “the Kinni,” which runs right through the historic downtown and even splits the university campus in two. It is a world-class Class 1 trout stream, with thousands of trout per mile in places, and it is a big part of the outdoors-first way of life here. The city grew up around a sawmill after Joel Foster arrived in 1848 and called the spot “the New England of the Northwest,” and today it is best known as the home of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, whose nearly six thousand students make it the city’s largest employer. River Falls also takes real pride in being the first city in Wisconsin to run its facilities entirely on renewable energy. Add Whitetail Ridge for mountain biking, twenty-six parks, and an easy commute to the Twin Cities, and you have a town people move to and hold onto, which keeps demand for houses steady.
Why People Sell Their River Falls Home to Us
Being a college town and a commuter town at once, River Falls sends us a wide range of calls. Landlords tired of turning over student rentals near UWRF, families who inherited an older home in town, and owners relocating or ready to be done with a house that needs work all come to us to sell as-is. Some are behind on taxes or payments and want to get ahead of it. Whatever the reason, we buy the house as-is and take the repairs, the upkeep, and the cleanout off your plate.
Behind on Taxes, Facing Foreclosure, or Settling an Estate?
If you are behind on property taxes, you likely have more time than you think. Where your River Falls property sits matters here: most of the city is in Pierce County, with part in St. Croix County, so confirm which county your parcel is in before relying on any county-specific tax information; our St. Croix County page covers that county’s process. If foreclosure is the worry, Wisconsin gives you real time to act, covered in our Wisconsin foreclosure guide. If the house came through an estate, our Wisconsin probate guide explains when you can sell. We never publish anyone’s name.
Utilities in River Falls, and Selling a House With the Power Already Off
River Falls runs its own utilities, which fits its independent streak. Electric comes from River Falls Municipal Utilities and water from the River Falls Waterworks, both city-owned, while natural gas is through Midwest Natural Gas. And if the house is already sitting empty with the power and water shut off, that is no problem for us. We buy vacant River Falls houses with the utilities already off all the time, and a cash sale clears any past-due utility bills at closing.
How Fast Can You Buy My House in River Falls?
Often about two to three weeks once title clears, sometimes faster, and you pick the date. Because we are close by in Hudson, we can usually come look at your house within a day or two and get you a written cash offer with no obligation. Waiting on a lease turnover or a probate timeline? You set the schedule.
Do You Buy Student Rentals or Older Homes That Need Work?
Yes to both, in any condition. From a worn-out rental near campus to an older home with real damage, we buy it, and you fix nothing and clear nothing out. Take what you want and leave the rest.
