Federal Seized Property Auctions: Seized Homes for Sale and Forfeiture Sales (2026)
Seized property auctions sell real estate the federal government took: by tax levy (IRS), by criminal or civil forfeiture (Treasury, Marshals), or declared surplus (GSA). On the wire they are GOVT SALE while undated and AUCTION once a date is published. The rules differ by agency, and the notice linked from each row is the only contract.
- 324 seized, forfeited and surplus rows on the free wire as of October 20, 2026: 182 govt sale rows, 126 past auctions, 16 upcoming auctions.
- By seller: IRS Real Property Auctions 262; USMS Real Property (RPNC RealLook) 24; GSA Real Estate Sales 22, and 1 more.
- Published bids run from $20,000 to $200,000.
| Date | Type | Source | Property (seized property auctions) | ST | Price / bid | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | AUCTION | IRS Real Property Auctions | 3817 Berkley Ave Drexel Hill, 19026 PA United States | — | 110,665.00 | verified |
| 2026-09-08 | AUCTION | IRS Real Property Auctions | 3817 Berkley Ave Drexel Hill, 19026 PA United States | — | 110,665.00 | verified |
| 2026-09-08 | AUCTION | IRS Real Property Auctions | 3817 Berkley Ave Drexel Hill, 19026 PA United States | — | 110,665.00 | verified |
| 2026-09-01 | AUCTION | IRS Real Property Auctions | 15808 FM 2769 Volente, 78641 TX United States | — | 10,261.00 | verified |
| 2026-08-26 | AUCTION | IRS Real Property Auctions | 12601 Hunters Ridge Dr Bonita Springs, 34135 FL United States | — | 225,000.00 | verified |
| 2026-08-26 | AUCTION | IRS Real Property Auctions | 18 Brewster Cross RD Orleans, 02653 MA United States | — | 249,539.02 | verified |
seized property auctions: 6 of 324 rows, October 20, 2026.
Tax seizure versus forfeiture
An IRS seizure carries a 180-day redemption and passes by quitclaim. A forfeiture conveys the government's interest with no redemption. Both are as-is, cash or certified funds, with deposits stated on the notice.
How bidding works
Sealed bid, public outcry or online, depending on the agency. Minimum or opening bids are published; results are posted on the seller's page and the wire keeps past sales for research.
Seized rows on the wire
The federal seized and surplus tile holds the undated rows; the upcoming tile holds the dated ones. Both link to the notice.
More seized property auctions rows seen on the wire
2026-08-26: IRS Real Property Auctions listed 59 EMORY ST ATTLEBORO, 02703 MA United States. 2026-08-26: IRS Real Property Auctions listed 141 Spring LN Brewster, 02631 MA United States. 2026-08-26: Treasury Seized Real Property listed 21 Shinnecock Trails, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 at $200,000. 2026-08-25: IRS Real Property Auctions listed 710 Steward St. Grants, NM 87020 Grants,, 87020 NM United States. 2026-08-20: IRS Real Property Auctions listed Gillingham Drive Bella Vista,, 72715 AR United States. 2026-08-19: IRS Real Property Auctions listed 3512 N. Front St. Philadelphia, 19140 PA United States.
seized property auctions: questions
Do seized homes come with clear title?
The government conveys its interest; senior liens can survive and are described in the notice. Search title first.
Can I inspect before bidding?
On the dates the notice sets, usually yes.
What are the newest seized property auctions rows on the wire?
2026-09-08: IRS Real Property Auctions listed 3817 Berkley Ave Drexel Hill, 19026 PA United States. 2026-09-08: IRS Real Property Auctions listed 3817 Berkley Ave Drexel Hill, 19026 PA United States. 2026-09-08: IRS Real Property Auctions listed 3817 Berkley Ave Drexel Hill, 19026 PA United States.
How many seized property auctions rows carry a published figure?
For seized property auctions, 8 of 324 rows show a figure, and 316 seized property auctions rows show a dash.