Sheriff Sale Listings in Story County, IA
7 active listings tracked right now, scored on real equity, timing, and risk signals — not just a raw feed of the county's own list.
Real outcomes, not just listings
We haven't tracked enough closed auctions in Story County yet to show reliable outcome rates — this grows automatically as auctions close.
How to bid in IA (In-person sheriff sale (courthouse, 9am-4pm))
First-time bidders with no purchase history at that sheriff's office put down a refundable cash deposit to bid, then return with the full bid amount. Sealed written bids are also accepted under Iowa law.
Deposit: $100 cash for new bidders (applied to the purchase or returned).
Balance due: Full amount due same day if the deposit-only path is used.
Source: Iowa Code Chapter 626. Requirements vary by county — confirm exact deposit amount and deadline with the sheriff/trustee/clerk.
Official source: Story County IA Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)