Sheriff Sale Listings in Union County, NJ
91 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: $368,736.
Real outcomes, not just listings
Of 19 closed auctions we've tracked in Union County, 58% sold to an outside bidder, 32% were bought back by the lender, and 11% were redeemed by the owner.
Average discount to estimated market value on those: 20%.
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.
Union County sheriff sale guide
- When are sheriff sales held in Union County?
- Every other Wednesday since May 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with check-in at 1:00 pm. Dates are subject to change. source
- Where are Union County sheriff sales held?
- In person at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center, 1 Park Dr, Roselle, NJ 07203, unless otherwise noted on the Sheriff's page. source
- Can I bid online or do I have to be there in person?
- In person, open auction; sealed or mailed bids aren't accepted. The plaintiff opens at $1,000, and bids rise in $1,000 increments. source
- What deposit do I need to bring?
- 20% of the purchase price at the end of the sale, by certified funds or cashier's check payable to Union County Sheriff. Cash is limited to $500. source
- When is the rest of the purchase price due?
- Within 30 days, or you may lose your deposit. Interest applies if it isn't paid within 10 days. source
- Why was a sale postponed?
- Adjournments, settlements or bankruptcies can cancel a sale at any time, and the property usually isn't re-advertised. Defendants get two 28-day adjournments at $28 each. Call the foreclosure unit late morning on sale day. source
- Where is the list of upcoming sales published?
- Advertised on the Sheriff's webpage four Mondays before the sale, in a local newspaper and at the Sheriff's business office. source
- How do I contact the sheriff sale office?
- Sheriff's foreclosure unit: 908-527-4478 or 908-527-4479. source
Good to know before you bid
- Winning bidders must show photo ID and give an address and phone number. source
- Caveat emptor: you can't enter or inspect the property. source
- Money paid beyond the deposit goes toward the balance and isn't returned without a court order. source
General information taken from the Union 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: Union County NJ Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)