Sheriff Sale Listings in Hudson County, NJ
75 active listings tracked right now, scored on real equity, timing, and risk signals — not just a raw feed of the county's own list. Median opening bid: $507,899.
Real outcomes, not just listings
Of 21 closed auctions we've tracked in Hudson County, 48% sold to an outside bidder, 48% were bought back by the lender, and 5% were redeemed by the owner.
Average discount to estimated market value on those: -9%.
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.
Hudson County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Hudson County?
- Thursdays, twice a month, at 2:00 pm. Registration runs from 1 pm until the sale starts at 2 pm. source
- Where are Hudson County sheriff sales held?
- In person at 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Confirm the exact room with the Sheriff's office, because its page names two different rooms. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction, with on-site registration from 1 PM to 2 PM. Minimum increments are $5,000 while the plaintiff is bidding and $2,000 after it stops. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- At least 20% of your bid, immediately after the sale, by certified or cashier's check no older than 90 days. Cash, credit cards and personal or company checks are not accepted. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Between the 11th and 30th day after the sale, with interest from day 11 (6.5% in 2026). The first 10 days are the owner's redemption period. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Sales not reached by 4:30 PM may move to the next sale date. Adjourned sales are relisted on the website; if a sale isn't relisted, it was vacated, settled or canceled. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- On the Sheriff's CivilView listing, which updates hourly Monday to Friday, 8 to 4. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Sheriff's Foreclosure Business Office: 201-795-6300 ext. 7233 or 7312, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. source
Good to know before you bid
- The plaintiff won't announce its upset price at the sale. Get it beforehand from the plaintiff or another source. source
- Properties are sold subject to unpaid taxes, water and sewer bills or assessments. source
- Your rights in the property only start once you have a signed and recorded deed; don't visit the property after the sale. source
General information taken from the Hudson 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: Hudson County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)