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Overview
Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor) holds weekly mortgage foreclosure sales every Thursday at the Washtenaw County Courthouse, 101 E. Huron Street. The Sheriff's Civil Bureau acts as auctioneer only. Tax foreclosures are managed by the Washtenaw County Treasurer under PA 123 with the Judicial Foreclosure Hearing held annually at the courthouse. Ann Arbor's high property values can attract numerous competing buyers.
Quick Reference
How to Bid at a Washtenaw County Sheriff Sale
Follow these steps to participate in an upcoming Washtenaw County auction:
Find upcoming listings
Browse Washtenaw County sheriff sale listings on SheriffIQ or the county sheriff’s website. Check sale dates and property details.
Research the property
Run a title search through the Washtenaw County Recorder of Deeds. Check property tax status, municipal liens, and IRS liens. Drive by the property to assess exterior condition.
Register to bid
Register with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office before the sale. Bring valid photo ID and any required deposits.
Attend and bid
Attend the auction at the designated location on sale day. Bidding is live, verbal, and ascending.
Pay the deposit
If you win, the deposit (the required deposit) is due per county rules. Have your payment ready in the accepted format — typically cashier’s check or money order.
Pay the balance
The remaining balance is due Cash or cashier's check; confirm procedures with Sheriff Civil Bureau. Failure to pay typically results in forfeiture of your deposit and potential ban from future sales.
Receive your deed
After full payment, the Sheriff’s Deed is recorded and transferred to you.
Key Notes for Washtenaw County Investors
Ann Arbor's high property values mean competing buyers may be numerous — full title search is essential.
Judicial Foreclosure Hearing held early each year (Jan/Feb); March 31 deadline is firm for tax redemption.
Tax auctions conducted online (historically Bid4Assets; confirm current platform with Treasurer's Office).
Check washtenaw.org/740 for homeowner resources on both mortgage and tax foreclosure situations.
Buyer CANNOT enter property during redemption period (MCL 600.3278).
Former owners may claim surplus from tax sales by filing Form 5743 by July 1 (per Rafaeli, 2020).
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View Washtenaw County ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
Are Washtenaw County sheriff sales in person or online?
Washtenaw County sheriff sales are conducted in person: In-person at Washtenaw County Courthouse. You’ll need to attend the auction location on sale day.
Can I inspect a property before bidding?
No. Sheriff sale properties are sold AS-IS. The Sheriff’s Office cannot provide property access or keys. Drive by to assess exterior condition and neighborhood, but interior inspections are not available before the auction.
Is there a redemption period in Michigan?
Michigan has a 6-month redemption period (12 months if less than 2/3 of the mortgage was owed). During redemption, you cannot take possession, renovate, or rent the property. Budget for carrying costs.
What liens survive a Washtenaw County sheriff sale?
Property tax arrears, municipal liens (water, sewer, code violations), and IRS federal tax liens typically survive a sheriff sale. Junior mortgages and judgment liens are usually extinguished if properly named in the foreclosure suit. Always run a comprehensive title search before bidding.
Where can I find Washtenaw County sheriff sale listings?
SheriffIQ aggregates Washtenaw County sheriff sale listings with opening bids, property photos, ARV estimates, and auction dates. You can also check the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office website directly.
Official Resources
Washtenaw County Listings on SheriffIQ
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