Sheriff Sale Listings in Story County, IA

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Story County sheriff sale guide

When are sheriff sales held in Story County?

Sales start at 10:00 AM and continue every half hour. source

Where are Story County sheriff sales held?

In person at 1315 South B Avenue, Nevada, IA 50201. source

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

In person only, and you must have a letter of credit from a bank or lending institution. source

What deposit do I need to bring?

No separate deposit: if you win, you can leave to get a cashier's check, money order or cash and return the same day. source

When is the rest of the purchase price due?

The same day as the sale, payable to the Story County Sheriff. source

Where is the list of upcoming sales published?

Published twice before the sale date in the legal ads of The Tribune (Ames). source

How do I contact the sheriff sale office?

Sheriff's Office civil line: (515) 382-7460. source

Good to know before you bid

• Sheriff sales sell only the defendant's right, title or interest in the property. source
• In most cases the plaintiff or its attorney submits a written bid, which opens the bidding. source

General information taken from the Story 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.