Sheriff

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.

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:

Can a pre-approved loan take the place of the down payment?

No, you must pay the required down payment the day of sale with money order or check, in accordance with state law.

Can I go through the property?

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.

Can I go into the property?

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.

What happens if the property is occupied?

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.

How can my mortgage company appraise the property for my loan?

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.

Who schedules the closings?

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.

When will I receive my deed?

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.

What are the additional costs of the sale, if any?

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

Date of Sale	Case #	Parcel #	Address	Appraisal Value	Sold to / Amount
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	20FR010012	36-00416.005	4823 VAN WINKLE RD WALHONDING, OH 43843	$118,000.00	WITHDRAWN
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR060136	61-00409.000 61-00031.001 61-00031.003	11630 EDGINGTON RD DANVILLE, OH 43014	$210,000.00	WITHDRAWN 5/19/2022
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR090217	65-00380.000	58 FOURTH STREET FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019	$125,000.00	PLAINTIFF $83,333.00
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR100250	66-02603.000 66-02604.000	3 NUCE ROAD MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$98,000.00	JULIE A BLACK $72,600.00
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	17FR050106	49-01102.000 49-01099.001 49-01099.002	17344 PAIGE ROAD MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050	$285,000.00	PLAINTIFF $190,000.00
JULY 8, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JULY 15, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR100242	66-03571.000	8 THRID AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$72,000.00	PLAINTIFF $91,200.00
JULY 8, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JULY 15, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR020023	66-01675.000 66-07726.000 66-016773000	109 AMES STREET MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$79,000.00	WITHDRAWN
JULY 8, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JULY 15, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21BRO070173	62-00110.000	314 MAIN STREET BRINKHAVEN, OH 43006	$5,000.00	WITHDRAWN
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR030049	66-04567.000	224 ADAMSON STREET MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$120,000.00	PLAINTIFF $93,646.55
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	20FR010039	01-00106.000	13636 MISHEY ROAD FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019	$47,000.00	WITHDRAWN
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR07-0160	17-00080.000	4537 CARDEN LANE CENTERBURG, OH 43011	$175,000.00	WITHDRAWN
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR07-0178	66-04493.000	119 MANSFIELD AVE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$90,000.00	L&S ENTERPRISE OF AMERICA LLC $90,100.00
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	19FR11-0340	66-00853.000	909 WEST VINE ST MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$65,000.00	DANIEL WALSH $48,100.00
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21BRO070173	62-00110.000	314 MAIN STREET BRINKHAVEN, OH 43006	$5,0000.00	ASHLYNNE HURLOW $15,100.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0066	49-01209.000	1737 VERNVIEW DRIVE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$65,000.00	PLAINTIFF $65,400.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0047	66-05929.000	708 WEST BURGESS STREET, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$75,000.00	THOMAS M ASHTON, SR $79,400.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	19FR06-0194	31-00310.000 31-00311.000	3501 APPLE VALLEY DRIVE HOWARD, OHIO 43028	$225,000.00	WITHDRAWN
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0045	63-00492.000 63-00582.000	9 ORCHARD STREET DANVILLE, OH 43014	$68,000.00	PLAINTIFF $60,100.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR04-0071	49-00966.001	12558 UPPER GILCHRIST ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050	$68,000.00	TEN POINT CRAFTSMAN LLC $96,300.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0051	12-01617.000	402 7TH AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$56,000.00	PLAINTIFF $50,100.00
OCTOBER 28, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE NOVEMBER 4, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR10-0258	66-07918.0000	216 COSHOCTON AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050	$75,000.00
OCTOBER 28, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE NOVEMBER 4, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	14FR08-0281	54-00750.002	14100 UPPER FREDERICKTOWN ROAD FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019	$250,000.00

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Current Sheriff Sales

Date of Sale	Case #	Parcel #	Address	Appraisal Value	Sold to / Amount
APRIL 15, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 22, 2022 ALL SALE ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	19FR120380	63-00457.000 63-00456.000	8 N CEDAR STREET DANVILLE, OH 43014	$55,000.00	JNBRP, LLC $60,100.00
APRIL 15, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 22, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR110268	49.00175.000	1625 NEW GAMBIER RD MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$125,000.00	WITHDRAWN 4/14/2022
APRIL 15, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 22, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	19FR080249	66-09077.000 66-09076.000	6 S. EDGEWOOD ROAD MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$274,000.00	WITHDRAWN 4/14/2022
APRIL 15, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALES, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 22, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	19FR110340	66-00853.000	909 WEST VINE STREET MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$60,000.00	WITHDRAWN
APRIL 15, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE APRIL 22. 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	17FR050106	49-01102.000 49-01099.001 49-01099.002	17344 PAIGE ROAD MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$285,000.00	POSTPONED
APRIL 15, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MARCH 25, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR060141	66-09626.000	147 MANSFIELD AVE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$72,000.00	JASON DIEHL $77,200.00
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	20FR010012	36-00416.005	4823 VAN WINKLE RD WALHONDING, OH 43843	$118,000.00	WITHDRAWN
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR060136	61-00409.000 61-00031.001 61-00031.003	11630 EDGINGTON RD DANVILLE, OH 43014	$210,000.00	WITHDRAWN 5/19/2022
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR090217	65-00380.000	58 FOURTH STREET FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019	$125,000.00	PLAINTIFF $83,333.00
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR100250	66-02603.000 66-02604.000	3 NUCE ROAD MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$98,000.00	JULIE A BLACK $72,600.00
MAY 20, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE MAY 27, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	17FR050106	49-01102.000 49-01099.001 49-01099.002	17344 PAIGE ROAD MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050	$285,000.00	PLAINTIFF $190,000.00
JULY 8, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JULY 15, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR100242	66-03571.000	8 THRID AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$72,000.00	PLAINTIFF $91,200.00
JULY 8, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JULY 15, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR020023	66-01675.000 66-07726.000 66-016773000	109 AMES STREET MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$79,000.00	WITHDRAWN
JULY 8, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE JULY 15, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21BRO070173	62-00110.000	314 MAIN STREET BRINKHAVEN, OH 43006	$5,000.00	WITHDRAWN
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR030049	66-04567.000	224 ADAMSON STREET MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$120,000.00	PLAINTIFF $93,646.55
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	20FR010039	01-00106.000	13636 MISHEY ROAD FREDERICKTOWN, OH 43019	$47,000.00	WITHDRAWN
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR07-0160	17-00080.000	4537 CARDEN LANE CENTERBURG, OH 43011	$175,000.00	WITHDRAWN
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21FR07-0178	66-04493.000	119 MANSFIELD AVE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$90,000.00	L&S ENTERPRISE OF AMERICA LLC $90,100.00
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	19FR11-0340	66-00853.000	909 WEST VINE ST MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$65,000.00	DANIEL WALSH $48,100.00
AUGUST 19, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE AUGUST 26, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	21BRO070173	62-00110.000	314 MAIN STREET BRINKHAVEN, OH 43006	$5,0000.00	ASHLYNNE HURLOW $15,100.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0066	49-01209.000	1737 VERNVIEW DRIVE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$65,000.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0047	66-05929.000	708 WEST BURGESS STREET, MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$75,000.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	19FR06-0194	31-00310.000 31-00311.000	3501 APPLE VALLEY DRIVE HOWARD, OHIO 43028	$225,000.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0045	63-00492.000 63-00582.000	9 ORCHARD STREET DANVILLE, OH 43014	$68,000.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR04-0071	49-00966.001	12558 UPPER GILCHRIST ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050	$68,000.00
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 IF NO BID, NO SALE, 2ND SALE DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 ALL SALES ARE BEING HELD AT REALAUCTION.COM	22FR03-0051	12-01617.000	402 7TH AVENUE MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050	$56,000.00

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Wire Transfer Deposits:

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Please Note:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Knox County Sheriff

Administration, Detectives, Civil Process, and Records

Jail Division

Confidential Crime Tip Line

Command Staff

Second in Command

Detective Division Commander

Patrol and Civil Division Commander

Jail Administrator

Second inCommand Cpt. Jay Sheffer

DetectiveDivisionCommander Lt. Craig Feeney

JailAdministrator Lt. William Shaffer

Patrol and CivilDivisionCommander Lt. Tim Light

Links & Resources

Site Navigation

Community Links

Employee Resources

Administration, Detectives,
Civil Process, and Records

Second in
Command
Cpt. Jay Sheffer

Detective
Division
Commander
Lt. Craig Feeney

Jail
Administrator
Lt. William Shaffer

Patrol and Civil
Division
Commander
Lt. Tim Light