Sheriff Sales

Sheriff Sales offer the public an opportunity to purchase properties through court-ordered auctions and the process and procedures can be found here. In Lucas County, there are two main types of auctions: Mortgage Foreclosure and Tax Foreclosure. Both can be viewed online through the Lucas County Sheriff’s Case Management System.

Mortgage Foreclosure Auctions

Mortgage Foreclosure Auctions are held online on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM through the Official Public Sheriff's Sale Website operated by Realauction.

  • Properties are available for bidding at least seven days prior to the auction date.

  • A minimum deposit ($2,000, $5,000, or $10,000) based on property value is required before bidding.

  • Registration with Realauction and a completed Purchaser Information Form are required.

  • Bidding typically starts at two-thirds of the appraised value unless otherwise ordered by the court.

  • If a property is unsold after the first auction, a second auction may occur with no minimum bid.

Tax Foreclosure Auctions

Tax Foreclosure Auctions are held monthly, on a date scheduled by the Sheriff’s Office (almost always the second Thursday). Each month, a second sale is held two weeks after the first for properties that did not sell at the first tax foreclosure auction of the month. The auctions start at 10:00 AM at the Lucas County Courthouse [map].

  • A deposit of 10% of the starting bid (minimum $1,000, maximum $5,000) is required at the time of bidding.

  • Deposits must be paid by cash or certified check.

  • No personal checks or credit cards are accepted.

  • The minimum bid is taxes owed and costs or 2/3 of the appraised value.