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St. Johns County Tax Deed Sales Process

Original title: Tax Deeds - St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

property tax real estate auctions st. johns county tax deeds

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The Frame

What this does

Residents interested in purchasing property at a auction must conduct their own research on property conditions and title status, as the county provides no warranties and the sale does not guarantee a clear title.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners with delinquent taxes

Their property may be sold at public auction to satisfy unpaid tax debts.

Prospective bidders

They are responsible for researching property conditions and titles and must provide specific payment types to participate in auctions.

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Key Facts

Properties are sold 'as is' with no warranties regarding condition, zoning, or title marketability.
Auctions are held at 12:00 PM EST on the scheduled sale date.
Successful bidders must pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 or 5% of the final bid (whichever is greater) at the time of the sale.
Remaining balances must be paid in full via cash or certified funds within 24 hours of the sale.
Personal checks and credit/debit cards are not accepted for auction payments.
Bidders must be physically present at the sale or represented by someone in person.
Notices of pending sales are published in the St. Augustine Record four weeks before the auction.
Application fees for tax deed sales are $60.
Sheriff service fees are $40 per person.
A $10 fee is charged for the disbursement of surplus funds.
Surplus funds occur when a property sells for more than the opening bid and are disbursed according to Florida Statute 197.582.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the county guarantee the title of a property sold at a tax deed auction?

No. The county makes no warranties or representations regarding the condition of the property or the marketability of the title.

Can I pay for a winning bid with a credit card?

No. Payments must be made using cash or certified funds only.

What happens if the property sells for more than the opening bid?

The excess amount is considered and is held and disbursed according to Florida law.

Summary

The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court manages the public auction of properties that have delinquent real estate taxes. These properties are sold '' to the highest bidder to satisfy unpaid tax debts.

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Strict Payment Requirements

The office explicitly prohibits credit/debit cards and personal checks, requiring cash or certified funds for all auction-related payments.

St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

Connected Entities

locationRichard O. Watson Judicial Center“Physical location of the Clerk's office”Map →

organizationSt. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller“The office responsible for conducting tax deed sales”Map →

personBrandon J. Patty“Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller of St. Johns County”Map →

organizationSt. Augustine Record“The newspaper where notices of pending tax deed sales are published”Map →

Sources

Open source document

stjohnsclerk.com

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