Sheriff Sale Listings in Pottawattamie County, IA

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Pottawattamie County sheriff sale guide

When are sheriff sales held in Pottawattamie County?

Fridays only, barring unforeseen circumstances, starting at 10:00 am. source

Where are Pottawattamie County sheriff sales held?

In person at the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office, 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs. source

Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?

In person. Complete a Bidder Registration Form before 10:00 am on sale day; a new form is needed for every sale date. source

What deposit do I need to bring?

No separate deposit: the full winning bid is due within two hours of the close of the sale, by cashier's check only. source

When is the rest of the purchase price due?

Within two hours of the close of the sale, by cashier's check for the full amount of your bid. source

Why was a sale postponed?

Sales may be postponed or cancelled at any time. Postponements and cancellations are announced on the scheduled sale day. source

Where is the list of upcoming sales published?

Notices are published in the Daily Nonpareil, and for the east half of the county also in the Avoca Journal Herald. source

How do I contact the sheriff sale office?

Civil Division: (712) 890-2230. source

Good to know before you bid

• Properties are sold as-is and sight unseen. source
• The judgment amount on the notice isn't the opening bid and doesn't include all the costs due at the sale. source
• Some sales have a redemption period; if so, you get a certificate of purchase instead of a deed at first. source

General information taken from the Pottawattamie Countysheriff's official pages (checked Oct 13, 2026). Not legal advice and not attorney-reviewed; procedures change, so confirm with the sheriff's office before a sale.