Sheriff Sale Listings in Story County, IA

5 active listings tracked right now, scored on real equity, timing, and risk signals — not just a raw feed of the county's own list.

1418 S DAYTON PLACE, AMES IOWA 50010, , IA
Sale date: Sep 1, 2026 · Opening bid: · Opportunity score: 52
1012 MARSTON AVENUE, AMES IA 50010, , IA
Sale date: Sep 1, 2026 · Opening bid: · Opportunity score: 52
814 2ND STREET, NEVADA IA 50201, , IA
Sale date: Sep 8, 2026 · Opening bid: · Opportunity score: 50
2600 TIMBERLAND ROAD, AMES IOWA, , IA
Sale date: Sep 8, 2026 · Opening bid: · Opportunity score: 50
406 S PINE ST, ZEARING IA 50278, , IA
Sale date: Sep 15, 2026 · Opening bid: · Opportunity score: 50

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)