St. Johns County, FL Foreclosure & Tax-Deed Auctions
Upcoming St. Johns County foreclosure and tax-deed auction sales, how the county’s online bidding process works, deposit and redemption rules, and where to find each sale.
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Foreclosure salesFla. Stat. Ch. 45 — 5% of the final bid, due immediately after the sale (non-refundable if you fail to pay the balance).
Balance dueBalance of the winning bid is due by the deadline set by the clerk, typically end of the sale day.
RedemptionIn Florida a mortgagor’s right of redemption is cut off when the certificate of sale is filed after the auction (Fla. Stat. §45.0315) — there is generally no post-sale redemption period on a foreclosure sale.
ObjectionsObjections to the sale must be filed within 10 days of the certificate of sale.
Tax-deed salesFla. Stat. Ch. 197 — Nonrefundable deposit due at time of sale (commonly $200 or 5% of the bid, whichever is greater). Tax-deed sales convey the property subject to certain surviving liens; they are a distinct process from mortgage foreclosure sales.
Where are St. Johns County foreclosure auctions held?
St. Johns County conducts its foreclosure and tax-deed sales online at st-johns.realforeclose.com, powered by the RealForeclose (RealAuction) platform used across most of Florida.
How much deposit do I need to bid in St. Johns County?
For foreclosure sales in Florida, 5% of the final bid, due immediately after the sale (non-refundable if you fail to pay the balance). Balance of the winning bid is due by the deadline set by the clerk, typically end of the sale day.
Is there a redemption period after a St. Johns County foreclosure sale?
In Florida a mortgagor’s right of redemption is cut off when the certificate of sale is filed after the auction (Fla. Stat. §45.0315) — there is generally no post-sale redemption period on a foreclosure sale.
What’s the difference between a foreclosure and a tax-deed sale in St. Johns County?
Foreclosure sales are governed by Fla. Stat. Ch. 45; tax-deed sales by Fla. Stat. Ch. 197. Tax-deed sales convey the property subject to certain surviving liens; they are a distinct process from mortgage foreclosure sales.
How do I find upcoming St. Johns County auctions with equity analysis?
Auxelerate tracks upcoming St. Johns County sales and ranks them by equity spread (estimated market value minus amount owed). Public sale dates and counts are free; parcel-level detail is available with an Auxelerate plan.
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