Sheriff Sales

Property Auctions and Public Sales

What is a Sheriff's Sale?

A sheriff's sale is a public auction at which property that has been repossessed is sold by court order in order to compensate unpaid creditors. The proceeds of the auction are used to pay mortgage lenders, banks, tax collectors, and other litigants who have lost money on the property.

In general, a foreclosure auction is held when the property is being sold directly by a bank or other lender who has seized property for non-payment, while a sheriff's sale is part of a court-ordered process to satisfy legal judgments against the former owner of the property.

Sale Schedule & Location

When

4th Thursday of each month

1:00 PM local time

Where

DeKalb County Jail

215 E. 8th Street

Auburn, IN 46706

Payment

Cash or Certified Check

Payable to DeKalb County Sheriff

Note: All dates, times, and locations of sales may be changed if necessary and with proper notice.

Bidding

•The minimum bids (beginning bids) are entered on the SRI website as soon as SRI receives them. The property will not sell for any less than the minimum bid. You may check the website at any time to make sure the property has not been cancelled.
•There is no registration to be able to bid at the sheriff's sales.
•You must be present to bid on properties being offered.
•All bids are for CASH or CERTIFIED CHECK ie. (CASHIER'S CHECK).
•Personal checks, company checks, Pre-Certification or letter of intent from a bank or loaning institution shall not be accepted as payment at Sheriff Sales.
•Certified checks shall be payable to the Sheriff of DeKalb County.
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If you are a successful bidder:
- —The entire amount of your bid is due one hour from sale time at the jail in the form of a cashier's check made payable to the DeKalb County Sheriff;
- —Your deed will be provided to you within a week following the sale date;
- —You are responsible for completing your own sales disclosure form to transfer the property with the auditor; and
- —You are responsible for recording your deed with the recorder.

Liens on Property

Although real estate taxes are current on the date of the sale, it is highly recommended that any person interested in purchasing a property at a sheriff's sale should perform a title search to ensure there are no other existing liens or encumbrances that may follow the property (that you, as a buyer, will be responsible for). You can contact an attorney or local title company for further information.

Any questions regarding Sheriff Sales, please contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at (260) 925-3365.

Terms of Sale

•The Sheriff offers NO warranties on the real estate.
•This is a Buyer Beware sale and all sales are final.
•This sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, and easements of record.

Successful Bidders

•You will need to complete a proof of purchase form after the sale concludes, and this must be turned in before you leave the auction site.
•Successful Buyers are responsible for completing their own Sales Disclosure Form.
•Successful Buyers are responsible for all current payments of Real Estate Property Taxes.
•Successful Buyers are responsible for having their sheriff's deed and sales disclosure recorded at the county offices upon receipt.

Method of Payment

•The total purchase price is due to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office by 2 P.M. today.
•You must pay with a cashier's check made payable to the DeKalb County Sheriff.

Failure to Pay

Failure to pay by 2 P.M. today will result in your being responsible for damages and deficiencies pursuant to IC 32-29-7-9.

View Available Properties

For information about upcoming sheriff's sales, minimum bids, and property details, please contact our office.

Call (260) 925-3365

Opens Sheriff's Real Estate Inventory website

Frequently Asked Questions

Sheriff's sales are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the DeKalb County Jail, 215 E. 8th Street, Auburn, IN. No registration is required to bid, but you must be present in person. Full payment is due one hour after the sale.

Only cash or certified checks (cashier's checks) payable to the DeKalb County Sheriff are accepted. Personal checks, company checks, pre-certification letters, and letters of intent from banks or lending institutions are not accepted as payment.

No, the Sheriff offers no warranties on real estate. All sheriff's sales are 'Buyer Beware' and final. Properties are sold subject to all existing liens, encumbrances, and easements. A title search before bidding is strongly recommended.

Questions About Sheriff Sales?

For any questions regarding sheriff's sales, contact SRI or the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

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