Sheriff Sale Listings in Monmouth County, NJ
96 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 Monmouth County yet to show reliable outcome rates — this grows automatically as auctions close. (1 tracked so far.)
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.
Monmouth County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Monmouth County?
- Every other Monday at 1:00 p.m. If the Monday is a holiday, the sale is on Tuesday at the same time and place. source
- Where are Monmouth County sheriff sales held?
- In person at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Center, 2500 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction with competitive bidding. The plaintiff opens at $1,000, with minimum increments of $1,000, and must disclose its upset figure. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- 20% of the purchase price at the close of sale, by certified check or official bank check. Cash is limited to $1,000. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Within 30 days, or the Sheriff may void the sale and reschedule the property. Interest accrues after the 10th day. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- A sale can be adjourned, settled, cancelled or stopped by bankruptcy at any time, so check the Sheriff's website before going. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- Online on CivilView, which can be updated through the weekend and until 1:00 pm on sale day. A printed list is at the front desk, Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Foreclosures unit: 732-431-6400 ext. 1149. source
Good to know before you bid
- Property inspections are not permitted. source
- Sales are subject to a first mortgage and any municipal, state or federal liens, so a title search is advisable. source
- If a bankruptcy petition is filed after the sale, your deposit isn't returned until the court decides. source
General information taken from the Monmouth 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: Monmouth County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)