Sheriff Sale Listings in Lorain County, OH

51 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: $100,275.

845 SOUTH LAKE STREET, AMHERST, OH
Sale date: Aug 5, 2026 · Opening bid: $220,000 · Opportunity score: 52
334 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, ELYRIA, OH
Sale date: Jul 29, 2026 · Opening bid: $50,000 · Opportunity score: 52
1519 WEST 44TH STREET, LORAIN, OH
Sale date: Jul 24, 2026 · Opening bid: $0 · Opportunity score: 52
5963 WALLACE BOULEVARD, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH
Sale date: Jul 29, 2026 · Opening bid: $140,000 · Opportunity score: 52
6261 ELYRIA AVENUE, ELYRIA, OH
Sale date: Aug 5, 2026 · Opening bid: $200,000 · Opportunity score: 52

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)