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Overview
Erie County holds in-person sheriff sales at the Courthouse on Fridays at 10:00 AM every month except December. Properties are advertised in both the Erie Times-News and the Erie County Legal Journal for three consecutive Fridays before each sale.
Quick Reference
How to Bid at a Erie County Sheriff Sale
Follow these steps to participate in an upcoming Erie County auction:
Find upcoming listings
Browse Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie 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 per county requirements. 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. There is no redemption period.
Key Notes for Erie County Investors
No sales are held in December.
Properties are sold AS-IS; no warranty on condition or title is provided.
Contact the Real Estate Division at 814-451-6006 for specific deposit and payment requirements.
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View Erie County ListingsFrequently Asked Questions
Are Erie County sheriff sales in person or online?
Erie County sheriff sales are conducted in person: In-person at Central Court, Erie 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 Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania has no post-sale redemption period for standard mortgage foreclosures. Once you pay in full and the deed is recorded, the property is yours. Philadelphia tax sales are the exception (9-month redemption).
What liens survive a Erie 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 Erie County sheriff sale listings?
SheriffIQ aggregates Erie County sheriff sale listings with opening bids, property photos, ARV estimates, and auction dates. You can also check the Erie County Sheriff’s Office website directly.
Official Resources
Erie County Listings on SheriffIQ
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