What is sheriff sale?
A public auction of a foreclosed property run by the county sheriff.
Why it matters to an investor
A sheriff sale is the public auction that ends a court foreclosure. The date is public, so owners and buyers know the deadline.
How investors use it
- Check the sale calendar of the county sheriff.
- Contact owners before the sale; once it happens the options shrink.
- Know your state's redemption rules.
A real example
Right now Franklin County, OH has 2,713 sheriff and foreclosure sale properties in its county records (refreshed weekly). See the Franklin County list →
Questions
Where are sheriff sales announced?
On the county sheriff or clerk website and in a legal newspaper. Many Ohio counties run them online.
Can the owner stop a sheriff sale?
Often, by paying, selling or filing a legal motion before the sale.
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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