The houses that never hit Zillow.

DeedFinder helps you find deals. Each listing includes the county source and contact information so you can bid at the auction or contact the county directly.

A sheriff sale happens when a homeowner defaults on their mortgage — the court orders the property sold to pay the lender. A tax sale happens when the owner hasn't paid property taxes — the county sells the tax lien or the property itself to recover unpaid taxes. Tax sales often have lower starting bids.

Those sites show properties listed by real estate agents at market prices. DeedFinder shows properties being sold by counties and courts at auction — often for a fraction of market value. These listings never appear on traditional real estate sites.

Tax sale properties sell for the amount of back taxes owed, not the property's market value. A house assessed at $100,000 might sell for $5,000 in back taxes. Sheriff sales typically start at the judgment amount, which is often well below market value.

Supported sources in our covered states are checked on a schedule, and listings show when the data was last refreshed. Auction details can change, so confirm the date and terms at the linked original source before acting.

Yes. All data comes from public records that are freely available. We organize and present this information in a more accessible format.