Sheriff Sale Listings in Hunterdon County, NJ
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We haven't tracked enough closed auctions in Hunterdon County yet to show reliable outcome rates — this grows automatically as auctions close.
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.
Hunterdon County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Hunterdon County?
- Every other Wednesday at 2 pm. source
- Where are Hunterdon County sheriff sales held?
- In person at the Main Street County Complex, Building 1, 2nd Floor, Commissioner's Meeting Room, 71 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction with no sealed bids. Register with the Sheriff's Office before the sale. The plaintiff opens at $100, and each later bid must be at least $100 more. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- 20% of the bid, immediately after the sale, by certified, cashier's or treasurer's check. Make checks payable to yourself and endorse them to the Sheriff if you win. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Within 20 calendar days of the sale, with all fees. That's shorter than most NJ counties, and interest applies if it isn't paid within 10 days. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Sales sometimes don't happen on the advertised date because of adjournments, settlements or bankruptcies. Check on the day of the sale. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- Advertised on Thursdays in the Hunterdon County Democrat and another local paper, starting four weeks before the first sale date, and posted at the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's page also links a CivilView listing. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Sheriff's Office: 908-788-1166, Monday to Friday. source
Good to know before you bid
- There are no inspections, and the Sheriff doesn't know whether structures are on the property. source
- The Sheriff's deed does not give clear title; the Sheriff recommends a title search before you bid. source
- You aren't entitled to possession until the deed is delivered, and removing any occupants is your responsibility. source
General information taken from the Hunterdon 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: Hunterdon County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)