Sheriff Sale Listings in Morris County, NJ
93 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: $527,522.
Real outcomes, not just listings
We haven't tracked enough closed auctions in Morris County yet to show reliable outcome rates — this grows automatically as auctions close. (4 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.
Morris County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Morris County?
- Thursdays (excluding holidays) at 2:00 p.m. source
- Where are Morris County sheriff sales held?
- In person in the County Commissioners' Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Administration and Records Building, Court Street, Morristown, NJ. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction with no sealed bids. The minimum bid is $100. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- At least 20% of the bid at the time of the sale. Attorney trust-account checks are not accepted, and cash is limited to $1,000 unless approved in advance. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Within 30 calendar days of the sale, with interest from the 11th day. No extra time is given to get a mortgage. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Defendants request a statutory adjournment with the Sheriff's form and payment, before 12 noon on the scheduled sale day. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- Advertised on Fridays in the Daily Record's legal section for four consecutive weeks before the first sale date, and in the Sheriff's online CivilView database. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Legal Services Division Sales Unit: 973-285-6067. source
Good to know before you bid
- You can't enter or inspect any buildings on the property before the sale. source
- The homeowner has 10 days after the sale to redeem; if they do, your deposit is returned. source
- Make deposit checks payable to yourself, and endorse them to the Sheriff of Morris County if you win. source
General information taken from the Morris 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: Morris County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)