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Overview
Macomb County (Mount Clemens) holds weekly mortgage foreclosure sales every Friday at 10:00 AM in the Jury Room, 1st Floor, Macomb County Court Building, 40 N. Main Street. Macomb uses a distinctive two-check payment system: one cashier's check payable to yourself (for the bank payoff), and a second payable to Macomb County (for any surplus). Tax foreclosures are handled by the Macomb County Treasurer's Office.
Quick Reference
How to Bid at a Macomb County Sheriff Sale
Follow these steps to participate in an upcoming Macomb County auction:
Find upcoming listings
Browse Macomb 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 Macomb 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 Macomb 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 TWO CHECKS: (1) bank payoff to yourself, (2) surplus to Macomb County Treasurer. 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 Macomb County Investors
UNIQUE TWO-CHECK SYSTEM: bring two cashier's checks — (1) bank payoff payable to YOURSELF, (2) surplus payable to Macomb County Treasurer. Do NOT combine into one check.
The $1 overbid is acceptable in cash; larger overbids require a separate cashier's check payable to Macomb County.
Register of Deeds will determine your redemption payoff amount for a $25 fee.
Surplus held in an interest-bearing account until redemption period expires.
Macomb participated in the Fox et al. v. Saginaw County class action settlement for 2013-2020 tax foreclosure surplus claims.
Buyer CANNOT enter property until redemption period expires (MCL 600.3278).
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View Macomb County ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
Are Macomb County sheriff sales in person or online?
Macomb County sheriff sales are conducted in person: In-person at Macomb County Court Building, Jury Room (1st Floor). 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 Macomb 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 Macomb County sheriff sale listings?
SheriffIQ aggregates Macomb County sheriff sale listings with opening bids, property photos, ARV estimates, and auction dates. You can also check the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office website directly.
Official Resources
Macomb County Listings on SheriffIQ
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