Fairfax County sheriff sales list
4,335 properties in Fairfax County, VA are on a sheriff or foreclosure sale list in the county's records. Sales end a court foreclosure and the dates are public, so owners and buyers know the deadline. LeadCounty matches each one to the property and refreshes weekly.
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| List | Latest week | 4-week average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff / foreclosure sale | 0 | 4 | -100% down |
How foreclosure works in Virginia
- Type
- Non-judicial. Most mortgages (deeds of trust) are foreclosed out of court by a trustee's sale after public notice; no court case is needed.
- Redemption
- The owner can pay the tax, penalties, interest and costs at any time before the court-ordered sale; money left over after the sale goes back through the court to the former owner or lienholders.
General information, not legal advice. Check the court and the sheriff's office for the sale terms.
Working the list
Check the sale date first. Contact owners before the sale, when they still have choices and equity to protect. After the sale the options shrink. Be clear and respectful; many owners are under stress.
Questions
How do sheriff sales work in Fairfax County?
Non-judicial. Most mortgages (deeds of trust) are foreclosed out of court by a trustee's sale after public notice; no court case is needed.
Can an owner stop a sheriff sale in Fairfax County?
The owner can pay the tax, penalties, interest and costs at any time before the court-ordered sale; money left over after the sale goes back through the court to the former owner or lienholders. Owners can often also pay, sell or file a legal motion before the sale. Ask a local attorney.
How many sheriff and foreclosure sale properties are in Fairfax County?
4,335 properties are on the sheriff or foreclosure sale list in the county records, refreshed weekly.
How we make these guides
Written by the LeadCounty editorial and data team from official county, court and state sources and our own weekly counts. We name the office behind every number, say what we cannot see, and fix mistakes when you tell us. See our editorial standards and methodology. General information, not legal or financial advice. Refreshed weekly.
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