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We buy houses in Fifth Ward and across Greater Houston.
Fifth Ward is one of Houston's original wards, with Lyons Avenue at the heart of its history. Whatever shape your house is in, we'll make you a clear cash offer.
- 1Share your address
- 2Quick walkthrough
- 3Get your cash offer
- 4Close on your date
Why sell to Captain Saves A Home
Captain Saves A Home is a Houston home buyer. We make cash offers on houses in any condition, explain every number, and let you pick the closing date.
- No repairs, cleaning, or showings
- No agent commissions
- Close in as little as 7–14 days, or later if you need time
- Free pre-screen for homeowner-assistance programs
About Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward is one of Houston's original wards, with Lyons Avenue at the heart of its history.
- The area became known as the Fifth Ward in 1866, when an alderman was elected to represent it in Houston city government.
- Railroad repair shops built in the 1880s drove a boom; fires in 1891 and 1912 interrupted its growth.
- Lyons Avenue was the center of community life, lined with Black-owned businesses such as tailor shops, pharmacies, grocery stores and the DeLuxe Theater.
- The City of Houston has proposed adding a four-block stretch of Lyons Avenue to the National Register of Historic Places.
- The Super Neighborhood is bounded by Buffalo Bayou on the south, Lockwood Drive on the east, Liberty Road on the north and Jensen Drive on the west, and uses ZIP code 77020.
Selling a house in Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward is inside the City of Houston, in Harris County. Houston has no zoning ordinance, so land use on most streets is governed by private deed restrictions. Before you sell, it helps to know what your subdivision's restrictions say; a title company can search them in Harris County Clerk records. Harris County property is appraised by the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD), which sets the value your property tax bill is based on.
Fifth Ward home selling FAQs
Which appraisal district covers Fifth Ward?
Harris County property is appraised by the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD), which sets the value your property tax bill is based on.
Do you buy houses in Fifth Ward that need repairs?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, so you do not need to repair, clean out, or stage anything before an offer.
How fast can you close on a house in Fifth Ward?
Most homeowners get a cash offer within 24 hours, and we can close in as little as 7 to 14 days or on the date that works for you.