Sheriff Sale Listings in Stearns County, MN
41 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 Stearns County yet to show reliable outcome rates — this grows automatically as auctions close. (1 tracked so far.)
How to bid in MN (In-person sheriff sale)
The plaintiff's representative bids first, then the floor opens. Unlike most states, the full bid is due immediately -- there is no deposit-then-balance structure.
Deposit: None -- full payment due at the sale, cash or certified funds.
Balance due: Immediate.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 580.041 (also see the post-sale statutory redemption period, 5 weeks-12 months). Confirm current details with the sheriff/trustee/clerk.
Stearns County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Stearns County?
- Most foreclosure sales are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person; you must be present at the sale. The lender or its attorney opens the bidding. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- No separate deposit: you need cash or certified funds, payable to the Stearns County Sheriff, at the time of the sale. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- At the time of the sale. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- All sale dates and times are subject to change without notice. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- The lender's attorney publishes a Notice of Foreclosure Sale in a qualified newspaper before the sale. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Civil Division: 320-259-3720. source
Good to know before you bid
- The published notice of sale states the length of the redemption period. source
- If the foreclosure is postponed, the redemption period is cut to five weeks. source
- The Sheriff's Office acts as the auctioneer at the sale. source
General information taken from the Stearns 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: Stearns County MN Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)