Sheriff Sale Listings in Essex County, NJ
240 active listings tracked right now, scored on real equity, timing, and risk signals — not just a raw feed of the county's own list. Average opening bid: $609,260.
Real outcomes, not just listings
Of 27 closed auctions we've tracked in Essex County, 41% sold to an outside bidder, 52% were bought back by the lender, and 7% were redeemed by the owner.
Average discount to estimated market value on those: 20%.
This source never publishes a final sale price, only opening bid and outcome status — these are real tracked outcomes, not estimates.
How to bid in NJ (In-person sheriff sale)
Held at the county sheriff's office/courthouse. Arrive early with valid ID.
Deposit: 20% of the winning bid in cash or certified/cashier's check (as low as 3.5% of the upset price for an eligible purchaser -- foreclosed owner, next of kin, tenant, nonprofit CDC, or an owner-occupant committing to live there 84+ months).
Balance due: ~30 days (90 business days for eligible purchasers).
Source: N.J. Court Rule 4:65-2; N.J.S.A. 2A:50-64. Confirm current details with the sheriff/trustee/clerk.
Official source: Essex County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)