Sheriff Sale Listings in Lake County, IL
70 active listings tracked right now, scored on real equity, timing, and risk signals — not just a raw feed of the county's own list.
WAUKEGAN, IL
Sale date: Nov 17, 2026 · Opening bid: not posted yet · Opportunity score: 52
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NORTH BARRINGTON, IL
Sale date: Nov 10, 2026 · Opening bid: not posted yet · Opportunity score: 52
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LAKE ZURICH, IL
Sale date: Oct 27, 2026 · Opening bid: not posted yet · Opportunity score: 52
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WAUKEGAN, IL
Sale date: Oct 27, 2026 · Opening bid: not posted yet · Opportunity score: 52
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ROUND LAKE BEACH, IL
Sale date: Nov 10, 2026 · Opening bid: not posted yet · Opportunity score: 52
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Real outcomes, not just listings
Of 37 closed auctions we've tracked in Lake County, 41% sold to an outside bidder, 59% were bought back by the lender, and 0% were redeemed by the owner.
This source never publishes a final sale price, only opening bid and outcome status — these are real tracked outcomes, not estimates.
Lake County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Lake County?
- Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., unless it's a holiday and the courthouse is closed. source
- Where are Lake County sheriff sales held?
- In person at the Lake County Courthouse, 301 Washington St, Waukegan, on the second floor in the seating area next to the skywalk. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person only; you must be at the sale with your funds. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- The winning bidder pays a 10% deposit. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Any time, but no later than 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday after the sale. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Cancellations and continuances are only accepted from the plaintiff's attorney or by court order. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- On the Sheriff's online sales listing. The plaintiff's opening bid appears under each property's details, usually not until the day before the sale. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Sheriff's Office Judicial Sales: 847-377-4401. source
Good to know before you bid
- After the court confirms the sale, the homeowner has 30 days (longer if a judge allows) to leave. source
- The foreclosing lender may hold a junior lien, in which case the buyer has to pay off the primary debt. source
- All sales are final; refunds are only issued if the court vacates the sale. source
General information taken from the Lake 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.
Official source: Lake County IL Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)