Sheriff Sale Listings in Salem County, NJ
16 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 11 closed auctions we've tracked in Salem County, 100% sold to an outside bidder, 0% were bought back by the lender, and 0% 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.
Salem County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Salem County?
- Mondays at 2:00 P.M. Arrive by 1:45 pm. source
- Where are Salem County sheriff sales held?
- In person at the Salem County Courthouse, 92 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079 (since May 19, 2025). source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction with no sealed bids. The plaintiff bids a $100 minimum on the first round. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- 20% of the purchase price when the property is struck off, by certified or cashier's check payable to the Sheriff of Salem County, plus cash up to $1,000. No company or personal checks. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Within 30 calendar days of the sale, at the Sheriff's Office. Interest runs from the 11th day. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Sales sometimes don't go ahead because of adjournments, settlements or bankruptcies. Call the Sheriff's Office on the sale day to check. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- Advertised at least four weeks before the first sale date. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Foreclosure Unit: 856-935-7510 ext. 8375. source
Good to know before you bid
- The cash limit for sheriff sale purchases is $1,000. source
- Properties are sold as-is, and you can't enter or inspect structures before the sale. source
- The winning bidder pays the realty transfer tax. source
General information taken from the Salem 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: Salem County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)