Tolland County, Connecticut
We buy houses in Somers, CT
Somers sits in the pyrrhotite belt, and the state's foundation insurer had 40 claims from Somers homeowners by 2020. We buy Somers houses for cash with the foundation as it is.
Local Somers cash home buyer
Colonials, capes and the foundation question in Somers
Somers is a rural and suburban town of about 10,164 people on the Massachusetts line, centered on Somers Center and the old mill village of Somersville. About 94.4% of homes are single-family.
Foundations are the issue that sets Somers apart. It lies in the pyrrhotite-affected region of north-central and eastern Connecticut, and CFSIC had 40 claims from Somers homeowners as of October 23, 2020. Foundation questions come up in many sales here.
Houses are roomy, about 2,142 square feet on average, and the median one was built in 1973. Colonials are about 37% of single-family homes, ranches 25% and Cape Cods 17%.
The state counted 114 sales last year with a median of $434,000, up 6% on the year before. Condos sold for a median of $479,000.
Jerryll NoordenOwner, We Buy Houses In Connecticut
Who you deal with
Jerryll Noorden and his team buy Connecticut houses with hard problems, including the foundation trouble that shows up in Somers.
- 90+ houses bought In and around Connecticut
- 10+ years in business Buying houses since 2016
- ~2 weeks typical time to close
How selling your Somers, CT house to us works, day by day
A typical Somers sale, from your first message to the day you get paid, takes about two weeks. You can slow any step down, and nothing moves until you say so.
- Day 1
Call or send the address
Reach us at (203) 529-4712 with your 06071 address in Somers Center, Somersville or elsewhere. Tell us what you know about the foundation.
- Days 2–5
Photos or a walkthrough
Phone photos, including the basement walls, get an offer in about 10 to 20 minutes during business hours. A walkthrough takes 15 to 20 minutes.
- When you say yes
A Connecticut attorney handles closing
The closing attorney takes care of title, the conveyance tax and any North Central CT Probate Court filings.
- Your closing date
Get paid at closing
Closing is usually about 2 weeks out, or on your date. The mortgage and any unpaid Somers tax are paid, and you keep the rest.
Before you decide anything
See exactly how we make your offer
The full walkthrough: how we price a Somers house, the formula behind every offer, and a real case study with the numbers.
Want your offer even faster? Send us photos.
No waiting for someone to come look at the house. Photos from your phone are all we need to make you a real, all-cash offer.
Next, we’ll ask for the address and where to send your offer.
- 1Point your phone camera at the code.
- 2Humphrey shows you where to stand for every photo.
- 3Get your offer. About 20 minutes total.
We may bring in a partner buyer to close. Your price and terms don't change.
Run your Somers numbers
What would you keep: listing or a cash sale?
Somers houses sold for a median of $434,000 last year, so try your own numbers in the calculator below.
How much would you walk away with?
Slide the numbers to match your house. It works in your browser; nothing is saved or sent.
Estimates for planning. Conveyance tax per CGS 12-494 (state 0.75% up to $800,000, 1.25% to $2.5M, 2.25% above, plus the town rate). Seller attorney about $1,200 to $1,500; flat-fee MLS about $400; listings include three months of taxes, insurance and utilities, a cash sale about two weeks. Your attorney gives you the final numbers.
Know your house
Somers houses: the facts that change your sale
A few numbers that shape what selling a Somers house looks like.
- Two- to four-family homes
- 4.3%
- Built before 1940
- 7.3%
- Rented, not owner-lived
- 12.4%
- Median single-family sale
- $455,000
of Somers homes. Most (89.6%) are single-family houses; we buy both, with tenants in place.
U.S. Census ACS 2020u20132024of Somers homes. Older or not, we price the repairs in and you fix nothing.
U.S. Census ACS 2020u20132024of Somers homes are rented. If yours is one of them, we buy it with the tenants in place.
U.S. Census ACS 2020u20132024across 95 arms-length sales, Oct 2024u2013Sep 2025 (condo $479,000).
Connecticut OPM sales dataSelling in Somers
What is different about selling a house in Somers
Somers is a rural and suburban town on the Massachusetts line, centered on Somers Center and the old mill village of Somersville. Somers sits in the area hit by crumbling (pyrrhotite) foundations, so foundation questions are a real part of selling a house here.
- Revaluation schedule
- Crumbling foundations area
- Town sewer, community septic and water systems
Somers's last revaluation took effect October 1, 2025, and the next is scheduled for October 1, 2030.
OPM revaluation schedule 2023-2037Somers is in the pyrrhotite-affected region of north-central and eastern Connecticut. The state captive insurer CFSIC had 40 claims from Somers homeowners as of October 23, 2020.
CT Office of Legislative Research report 2020-R-0298The Somers WPCA operates the Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility, the Maple Ridge Community Septic System, and the town-owned public water systems.
Town of Somers, Water Pollution ControlWhat Somers houses usually need
- Foundation testing or repair
- Oil heat
- Septic and community systems
- Updates in older houses
In a town with pyrrhotite claims, many buyers ask for a core test. We buy without one and price the risk ourselves.
About 83% of single-family homes heat with oil. Old tanks and boilers can stay where they are.
The Somers WPCA runs the Somersville sewer plant, the Maple Ridge Community Septic System and town water systems. Many other homes have their own septic. We buy either way.
Houses from around 1973 often need windows, baths and electrical work. We price it in.
Why many Somers sellers skip the open market
A crumbling foundation can stop a regular sale cold. Lenders and buyers want answers, and a repair can cost more than many owners can spend. Selling as-is to a cash buyer is one way out.
Taxes are among the lower ones in the area at 23.46 mills. A house near the median pays about $7,130 a year, or about $590 a month. Somers revalued on October 1, 2025, and the next one is October 1, 2030.
With most homes owner-occupied, about 89.5%, many sales here are estates or long-time owners moving on, and those often come with houses that have not been updated.
Behind on payments or taxes
Facing foreclosure or a tax lien in Somers?
Somers' 23.46 mill rate is low, but a bill of about $7,130 a year still grows once it is late. Overdue Connecticut property tax adds 1.5% a month, 18% a year, and the town can lien the property.
If the mortgage is behind too, Connecticut mostly uses strict foreclosure, with the Superior Court setting a Law Day. A cash sale before that day pays the lender and the town, foundation problem and all, and the balance is yours.
Selling before foreclosure in Connecticut → Selling a house with tax liens →
Whatever is going on
We buy Somers houses in any condition, in any situation
Facing foreclosure in Somers
If a Somers mortgage has fallen behind, a cash sale before the Law Day can pay the lender off and protect your equity.
Read the guide →Inherited a house in Somers
Somers estates go through the North Central CT Probate Court. We work with the executor and attorney and buy the house as it was left.
Read the guide →A house that needs work
A cracked foundation, an old furnace or a failing septic is fine. You do not fix or test anything.
Read the guide →Tenants or a rental you are done with
About 12.4% of Somers homes are rented. We buy those with the tenant in place.
Read the guide →Going through a divorce
One written cash offer gives both owners the same number, and we close on the date you choose.
Read the guide →Moving out of Somers
If you are crossing into Massachusetts or moving farther, we close on your schedule.
Read the guide →Thinking about selling?
Get a free forecast of how your sale would go and keep it. No appointment, no sales pitch, no pressure to decide.
Nobody will call you or follow up unless you ask us to. It is for people who are serious about selling but are not ready to talk to anyone yet.
Sellers near Somers
What Connecticut homeowners say
“Jerryll and his team have been nothing but exceptional. We needed to sell our home fast, and they simply bought it, no issues. Glad I found you!”
“They were great! Why? Because the deal was smooth, fair, and went through with complete consideration of my needs as the seller of the property.”
Daniel GrayWaterbury, CT“My aunt needed money for medical expenses and the house was an absolute wreck! They came along, and the house was sold. Got the money I needed. Every time I think about it I want to hug you!”
CindyMeriden, CTSee the house together.
Pick a time that works.
Choose a time for us to walk through the property with you, or ask for a quick call first. We confirm every request personally.
- 1Pick a time that worksChoose a day and time for a walkthrough or a call.
- 2We confirm it personallyYou get an email as soon as we confirm, usually within a few hours.
- 3We meet and you get your offerWe look at the house with you, answer questions, and follow up with a written offer.
No open times in the next few weeks. Please call us.
We will confirm by email. Nothing is booked until we do.
View my requestSomers questions
Selling a house in Somers: straight answers
How much is a house worth in Somers, CT?
The median Somers sale price was $434,000 across 114 sales (Oct 2024u2013Sep 2025, Connecticut OPM sales data), up 6% on the year before. Your house depends on its condition and street; our written offer shows the math.
What are property taxes in Somers?
Somers's mill rate is 23.46 for fiscal 2027. On a typical Somers house that is about $7,130 a year, or $590 a month, which you keep paying until the house sells.
How much conveyance tax will I pay selling in Somers?
Connecticut charges the seller a state conveyance tax (0.75% on the part of the price up to $800,000) plus a municipal tax: Somers is at the standard 0.25%. On a $434,000 sale that is about $4,340. Our offer shows it up front.
Will you buy a Somers house with pyrrhotite in the foundation?
Yes. We buy houses with crumbling foundations and price that into our offer. You do not need to test or repair first.
Do I need a core test before I sell?
Not to sell to us. Many retail buyers ask for one in Somers, but we make our offer without it.
What are Somers houses selling for?
The state's data shows a median of $434,000 over the last year. Your offer depends on your house, and we show you the math.
When is the next revaluation?
October 1, 2030. The last one took effect October 1, 2025.
Do you buy in Somersville?
Yes. We buy anywhere in Somers, all in the 06071 ZIP code.
Which probate court handles an inherited house in Somers?
Estates of Somers residents go through the North Central CT Probate Court. The executor or administrator it appoints can sell the house, and we work with the estate attorney on the timing.
