Sheriff Sale Listings in Middlesex County, NJ
135 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
Of 40 closed auctions we've tracked in Middlesex County, 85% sold to an outside bidder, 0% were bought back by the lender, and 15% were redeemed by the owner.
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.
Middlesex County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Middlesex County?
- Every other week, starting promptly at 1:30 pm, with doors opening at 12:30 pm. source
- Where are Middlesex County sheriff sales held?
- In person at The Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ (main entrance), First Floor Conference Room. Paid parking is available. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction with competitive bidding, and sign-in is required. The plaintiff opens at $100, and bids then rise in $1,000 increments. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- 20% of the purchase price at the close of sale, in certified funds, cashier's check, money order or official bank check. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Within 30 days, with all fees, costs and commissions. Interest accrues after the 10th day. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Sales are subject to statutory adjournments: two for the plaintiff and two for the defendant. More for the defendant needs a court order. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- On the CivilView listing linked from the Sheriff's page. The office advertises sheriff's sales only on the county website. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Office of the Sheriff, 701 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick: 732-745-3271. source
Good to know before you bid
- Sales are subject to unpaid taxes, assessments and water rents, and all liens survive the foreclosure judgment. source
- There's no access to the property until it's paid in full and the deed is delivered. Changing locks or trespassing without a Writ of Possession is unlawful. source
- If you assign your bid, you must give the Sheriff the assignee's name within 7 days of the sale. source
General information taken from the Middlesex 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: Middlesex County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)