Washington County Tax Deed Property Sales

• •Properties are sold 'as is' with no warranties regarding condition, title, or zoning.
• •Winning bidders are responsible for any surviving encumbrances, such as liens or outstanding judgments.
• •Auctions are conducted online via the RealTaxDeed website.
• •Bidders must register and place a deposit at least 24 hours before the sale.
• •The required deposit is the greater of $200.00 or 5% of the winning bid.
• •Accepted deposit methods include electronic check, wire transfer, cash, cashier's check, or money order.
• •Personal checks are not accepted for property purchases.
• •The remainder of the bid must be paid within 24 hours of the sale.
• •Winning bids incur a recording fee and state documentary stamps of $0.70 per $100.00 of the bid.
• •The Clerk of Court reserves the right to refuse bids from individuals who have previously defaulted on a bid.
• •Property files are available for public review at the Clerk's office during business hours (8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday).
• •Properties are advertised in The Washington County News for four consecutive weeks prior to the sale.

Residents and investors can purchase properties through public auctions, but they assume all risks regarding property condition and existing liens, as the county provides no warranties.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.