Sheriff Sale Listings in Shawnee County, KS

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Shawnee County sheriff sale guide

When are sheriff sales held in Shawnee County?

Every Tuesday (except holidays) at 10:00 am sharp. source

Where are Shawnee County sheriff sales held?

In person in the sub-basement of the Shawnee County Courthouse, 200 SE 7th Street, Topeka. source

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

In person, by open bidding after the plaintiff's opening bid (usually from the bank's attorney). source

What deposit do I need to bring?

No partial deposit: a buyer other than the plaintiff must immediately pay in FULL with a certified bank check. source

When is the rest of the purchase price due?

At the sale. If your certified check is for the wrong amount, you have until 12:00 pm that day to bring the correct one. source

Why was a sale postponed?

Sales may be cancelled or added at the last minute. source

Where is the list of upcoming sales published?

By statute, sales are advertised for three weeks beforehand, typically in Topeka Metro News. source

How do I contact the sheriff sale office?

Shawnee County Sheriff's Office: 785-251-2200. source

Good to know before you bid

• You have no right to inspect the property before the sale. source
• The redemption period can be anywhere from 90 to 365 days, and you have no legal right to the property until it ends. source
• Judicial tax foreclosure sales are set separately by the Shawnee County Counselor's Office. source

General information taken from the Shawnee 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.