What is a Sheriff’s Sale?
A sheriff sale is a public auction in which repossessed property is sold by the sheriff to settle outstanding debts or judgments against the property owner. This sale typically occurs as the final stage of a foreclosure or after a court has issued a legal judgment. The property is awarded to the highest bidder, and the proceeds are used to repay creditors—such as mortgage lenders, banks, tax authorities, or other parties who have incurred financial losses related to the property.
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Salem County Sheriff Sales
Starting May 19, 2025, all Sheriff Sales will be held at the new Salem County Courthouse located at 92 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079. Please park in the parking lot behind the old courthouse on Grant Street and enter through the door of the new courthouse.
Arrive by 1:45pm if you are planning on bidding on a property so we can verify your funds. Sheriff Sales will start promptly at 2:00pm.
Notes on Sheriff Sales
No exceptions will be made on either of the following bullet points:
- All certified checks must be made payable to the Sheriff of Salem County.
- Note that the cash limit for Sheriff Sale purchases will be $1000.00.