Sheriff Sale Listings in Passaic County, NJ
118 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: $386,915.
Real outcomes, not just listings
Of 13 closed auctions we've tracked in Passaic County, 85% sold to an outside bidder, 0% were bought back by the lender, and 15% were redeemed by the owner.
Average discount to estimated market value on those: -61%.
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.
Passaic County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Passaic County?
- Every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., starting promptly. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction with no sealed bids, and a Bidder Pre-Registration Form is required. The plaintiff opens at $100, and later bids rise by at least $1,000. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- 20% of the bid, immediately after signing the Conditions of Sale, by certified check, official bank check or money order. Cash is not accepted. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- After the 10-day redemption period and no later than the 30th day after the sale. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Sales can be adjourned, settled, cancelled or stopped, and adjourned sales aren't re-advertised. No defendant adjournments or third-party bidder registrations are accepted after 2:00 P.M. on sale day. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- Advertised on Fridays in the Herald & News and local weekly papers, once a week for four consecutive weeks before the first sale date. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Foreclosure Unit: 973-881-4200. source
Good to know before you bid
- Check in with photo ID and proof of funds before 2:00 pm on sale day. source
- Third-party buyers pay a $350 Foreclosure Intervention Fund fee. source
- Proof of funds must be physical certified or official bank checks or money orders. No cash or bank statements. source
General information taken from the Passaic 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: Passaic County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)