We buy houses for cash in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale and across Polk County — any condition, on your timeline.
Need to sell a house fast in Des Moines? River Capital buys homes directly for cash. In Iowa we act as a principal buyer — not a wholesaler or broker — so you're dealing with the actual buyer, and we can close as-is without the repairs, showings, or commissions a traditional sale requires.
From Beaverdale to the East Side, and out to Ankeny, Urbandale, and Altoona, we buy houses in any condition, including homes with back taxes, inherited or probate situations, or damage. We'll explain how we reach our offer and be honest about whether selling to us or listing makes more sense for you — no fees, no pressure.
Tell us about the property. A no-obligation cash offer takes about a minute to request.
We help Des Moines homeowners in the situations that make a traditional sale hard: foreclosure, delinquent property taxes, inherited or probate homes, liens and title problems, storm or fire damage, and worn-out rentals. Because we buy directly, we can structure a clean, simple sale and clear many of those issues at closing.
Common situations we help with: Foreclosure · Probate & Inherited · Back Taxes · Liens & Title · Major Repairs · Divorce & Relocation
Want to understand the local process first? Our Polk County guide explains how foreclosure, property tax sales, and probate work in Iowa before you decide.
No. In Iowa we operate strictly as a principal/direct buyer or a referral source — we purchase the home ourselves and do not wholesale or assign contracts. That means a simpler, more direct transaction for you.
Yes. We buy homes in their current condition — including dated, damaged, or distressed properties — so there are no repairs, cleaning, or staging on your end.
Most closings take as little as 14 days once title work and paperwork are done, since we pay cash and don't wait on bank financing. If you need longer, you choose the closing date that works for your situation.
Local guides for Des Moines: Stop foreclosure in Des Moines · Back property taxes in Des Moines · Inherited house in Des Moines
Tell us about the property and we'll give you a fair, no-obligation cash offer — and an honest take on whether it's your best move.
En español: Vender su casa en Des Moines