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Sheriff Sales

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office conducts the sale of real estate, subject to foreclosure and tax sales, on the official Sheriff Sale website. All prospective bidders must register on the site in order to participate in site auctions. Registration will include completion of the Purchaser Information Form.
Sheriff Sales Site
Sheriff Sales Process
New bidders should familiarize themselves with the bidding process by attending a webinar training session. To set up a session, contact Realauction Customer Service via phone or email.
Properties will be open for bid at least seven days prior to the date of sale. On scheduled Friday’s at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, the online auction will begin. An auction will be conducted for each individual property and only one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold, the next scheduled property sale will begin.
Deposits are as follows for Real Estate Sheriff Sales:
Appraised Property Value Deposit
$10,000.00 or less $2,000.00
$10,000.01 – $200,000.00 $5,000.00
$200,000.01 or greater $10,000.00

Wire Transfer Deposits:

Wire Transfer Deposits must be received by 5:00 PM two business days before the Friday auction.

ACH Debit Deposits:

ACH Debit Deposits must be initiated by 4:00 PM five business days before the Friday auction.

Please Note:

  • Tax Sale deposits will be the amount of the delinquent taxes, assessments, and court costs. These deposits must be made on the site prior to bidding.
  • The balance of the purchase price is due within 30 days after confirmation of the sale in the form of a check or money order made payable to: Knox County Sheriff’s Office
  • All Sheriff Sale starting bids will be two-thirds of the appraised amount. If the property remains unsold after the first auction, a second auction will be held and the property sold to the highest bidder without regard to the minimum bid requirement. This second auction will be held no earlier than seven days and no later than thirty days after the first auction.
  • A residential property that remains unsold after two auctions may subsequently be offered for sale without regard to the minimum bid requirement.
  • No employees of the Sheriff's Office or its affiliates have access to the inside of any of the properties offered at auction.
  • Advertisements are printed in the Mount Vernon News once a week for three consecutive weeks before the day of sale.
  • The purchaser will be responsible for covering costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
  • The Sheriff's Office does not guarantee a clear title. A title search is recommended.
  • Sales are "Buyer Beware." The Knox County Sheriff's Office cannot give legal advice on a purchase.
  • The legal owner of the property is the Defendant/Debtor until the Sheriff's Deed is recorded and ownership is transferred. No one has a legal right to enter the property or make changes to the property except for the owner of the property. The Defendant/Debtor may occupy the residence until the Sheriff's Deed is recorded. If the Defendant/Debtor does not vacate the property, the Plaintiff or 3rd party buyer can file for a Writ of Possession through the Clerk of Courts. A purchaser cannot enter the property, change the locks, mow the yard, etc. until the Writ of Possession process is complete. There are no keys for the properties. A purchaser will need to have locksmith change the locks after the house has been vacated.

Frequently Asked Questions:

No, you must pay the required down payment the day of sale with money order or check, in accordance with state law.
No, the property is owned by the defendant until the sale has been confirmed by the court and the deed is transferred. You purchases any foreclosed property sight unseen. Deposits are not refundable.
If the property is unoccupied, you may enter the property once the court has confirmed the sale, you have paid for the property in full, and the deed has been recorded. This process may take 30 to 90 days. Until that time, you may not enter the property, change locks, have occupants removed, mow the yard, etc.
After the confirmation has been filed, you have paid in full, and the deed has been recorded, you may contact the occupants and advise them to vacate the premises. If they refuse, you must file a writ of possession with the Knox County Clerk of Courts. In turn, the Sheriff’s Office will serve the occupants with an order to vacate. If they still refuse to vacate, you must contact a moving company and a locksmith. The moving company will move the occupants at your expense. The Sheriff’s Office will stand by at the residence while the occupants are moved out if this occurs.
You must contact your mortgage company to work out details related to the appraisal. Local mortgage companies should have procedures in place for providing an appraisal without accessing a property as the Sheriff’s Office does not have the authority to order the defendant to provide access.
The Sheriff’s Office does not attend closings. It is your responsibility or the responsibility of your agent to pay the balance due in full when contacted by the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office will not wait for a closing to be scheduled.
Once you have paid your balance in full, the Sheriff’s Office will record the deed, and the recorded deed will be mailed to you.
There are no additional costs. Your final bid is all you are required to pay. All costs associated with the Sheriff’s Sale are paid out of the proceeds of the sale, including unpaid real estate taxes.

Current Sheriff Sales
JANUARY 20, 2023

IF NO BID NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JANUARY 27, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		19FR10-032465-00811.00034 WEST COLLEGE STREET
FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019		$65,000.00ADAM DELAGRANGE

$103,200.00
JANUARY 20, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JANUARY 27, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR01-001849-00922.000

49-00471.000		11253 KENYON ROAD
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$240,000.00WITHDRAWN
JANUARY 20, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JANUARY 27, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		19FR09-027666-04941.000


66-04942.000		6 EDGEWOOD BOULEVARD
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$65,000.00PLAINTIFF

$100,100.00
FEBRUARY 17, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE FEBRUARY 24, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR05-013101-00349.00012869 GREGG ROAD
BELLVILLE, OH 44813		$155,000.00POSTPONED
FEBRUARY 17, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE FEBRUARY 24, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR06-014266-00019.000108 WOOSTER ROAD
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$80,000.00STULLER ENTERPRISES LLC

$100,900.00
FEBRUARY 17, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE FEBRUARY 24, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		20FR02-005666-06102.000319 WOOSTER ROAD
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$56,000.00WITHDRAWN
APRIL 14, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 21, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR05-010866-01132.000403 1/2 NORTH GAY STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$110,000.00ROBERT MILLER
$140,400.00
APRIL 14, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 21, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		20FR01-002921-00624.002


21-00624.003		12040 GRANT ROAD
HOWARD, OH 43028		$267,000.00KENNETH R AND JENNIFER L MASON
$348,700.00
APRIL 14, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 21, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR05-013101-00349.00012869 GREGG ROAD
BELLVILLE, OHIO 44813		$155,000.00CANCELLED
APRIL 14, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 21, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		20BRO12-030666-02082.000621 N SANDUSKY STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$32,100.00NO SALE/NO SALE ON 2ND SALE DATE
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR07-017266-01805.000105 N MCKENZIE STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$93,000.00T T PROPERTIES, LLC

$120,800.00
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023


ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR07-018266-00167.000


66-00168.000		500 BRADDOCK STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$85,000.00KERRY & LYDIA WAGGONER

$130,100.00
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR02-002866-02871.000922 1/2 WEST HIGH STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$82,000.00POSTPONED
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR11-031266-03684.000709 NORTH MAIN STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$90,000.00PLAINTIFF

$106,673.29
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR12-033365-00197.00044 WEST FOURTH STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$75,000.00CANCELED
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR06-015427-00220.000548 PENLAWN DRIVE
HOWARD, OH 43028		$120,000.00CANCELED
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR10-028862-00011.000231 MAIN STREET
BRINKHAVEN, OH 43006		$63,000.00CANCELED
MAY 5, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 12, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		20FR01-001236-00416.0054823 VAN WINKLE ROAD
WALHONDING, OH 43843		$120,000.00POSTPONED
JUNE 23, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JUNE 30, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR04-018065-00216.00015 WEST COLLEGE STREET
FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019		$90,000.00BOUGHT BACK BY PLAINTIFF FOR $67,200.00
JUNE 23, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JUNE 30, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		21TF10-026066-03601.0007 ELLIOTT STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$3,500.00WITHDRAWN
JUNE 23, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JUNE 30, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		20FR01-001236-00416.0054823 VAN WINKLE ROAD
WALHONDING, OH 43843		$120,000.00BOUGHT BACK BY PLAINTIFF FOR $80,000.00
JUNE 23, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JUNE 30, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR02-002866-02871.000922 1/2 WEST HIGH STREET
MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050		$82,000.00BOUGHT BACK BY PLAINTIFF FOR $57,600.00
AUGUST 25, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		21FR09-023029-00294.000

29-00295.000

29-00296.000		113 North Ridge Heights Drive, Howard, OH 43028$265,000.00
AUGUST 25, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR10-027223-00320.0001392 Apple Valley Drive, Howard, OH 43028$92,000.00
AUGUST 25, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR05-010166-00341.000

66-04387.000

66-07816.000		221 Delano Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050$73,000.00WITHDRAWN
AUGUST 25, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		23BOR01-002021-00394.00012472 East Street, Howard, OH 43028$8,012.00WITHDRAWN
OCTOBER 6, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 13, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR04-008027-00403.000
27-00404.000
27-00405.000		726 BERRY ROAD,
HOWARD, OHIO 43028		$220,000.00CANCELED
OCTOBER 6, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 13, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR09-025266-00330.000240 ADAMSON ST,
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$100,000.00
OCTOBER 6, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 13, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR03-005449-01332.00015121 WOOSTER ROAD,
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$130,000.00
OCTOBER 6, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 13, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		22FR12-034366-04190.000514 E GAMBIER ST,
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$180,000.00
OCTOBER 6, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 13, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		23BOR01-001966-04365.0001104 E GAMBIER ST,
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050		$8,500.00
OCTOBER 6, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 13, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		23BOR01-002021-00394.00012472 EAST STREET,
HOWARD, OHIO 43028		$8,012.00
OCTOBER 6, 2023

IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 13, 2023

ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM		23BOR01-001812-01933.00111299 LOWER GREEN VALLEY ROAD,
MOUNT VERNON, OHO 43050		$65,305.00
Still have questions? Call us at
(740) 397-3333, ext. 3907
or send an email to
[email protected].

Knox County Sheriff

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    Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

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Detective Division Commander

Lieutenant Craig Feeney

Patrol and Civil Division Commander

Lieutenant Tim Light

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Lieutenant William Shaffer

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