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Overview
Kalamazoo County holds weekly mortgage foreclosure sales on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM at the Kalamazoo County Courthouse, 180 E. Michigan Avenue. The Sheriff acts as auctioneer only. Tax foreclosures are administered by the Kalamazoo County Treasurer under PA 123 — once ownership transfers to the Treasurer after March 31, there is no way to recover the property. Tax auctions are held online via tax-sale.info.
Quick Reference
How to Bid at a Kalamazoo County Sheriff Sale
Follow these steps to participate in an upcoming Kalamazoo County auction:
Find upcoming listings
Browse Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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; no personal checks; due at conclusion of auction. 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 Kalamazoo County Investors
The Treasurer states: once ownership transfers after foreclosure, 'there is no way to get it back.'
Extension agreements (payment plans) may be available for hardship cases — contact (269) 384-8124 before March 31.
Buyer CANNOT enter, inspect, or change locks until redemption period expires.
Persons with delinquent taxes in the county are ineligible to purchase at tax auction.
Former owners may claim surplus from tax sales by filing Form 5743 by July 1 (per Rafaeli, 2020).
Tax auctions are held online via tax-sale.info in late summer each year.
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View Kalamazoo County ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
Are Kalamazoo County sheriff sales in person or online?
Kalamazoo County sheriff sales are conducted in person: In-person at Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo County sheriff sale listings?
SheriffIQ aggregates Kalamazoo County sheriff sale listings with opening bids, property photos, ARV estimates, and auction dates. You can also check the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office website directly.
Official Resources
Kalamazoo County Listings on SheriffIQ
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