Sheriff Sale Listings in Lorain County, OH
74 active listings tracked right now, scored on real equity, timing, and risk signals — not just a raw feed of the county's own list. Average opening bid: $130,326.
Real outcomes, not just listings
Of 14 closed auctions we've tracked in Lorain County, 86% sold to an outside bidder, 14% 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 OH (Sheriff sale -- increasingly online)
Bidding opens at 2/3 of the court-appraised value. Many Ohio counties now run sales online through a real-estate auction platform rather than in person.
Deposit: At least 10% of the purchase price, by wire transfer or ACH (no cash) -- wire deposits must clear 2 business days before the sale, ACH 5 business days before.
Balance due: Set by the specific county's terms of sale.
Source: Ohio Rev. Code §§ 2329.20, 2329.211. Requirements vary by county — confirm exact deposit amount and deadline with the sheriff/trustee/clerk.
Official source: Lorain County OH Sheriff Sales (civilview.com)