Past foreclosure & tax deed auctions in Alachua County, FL

Cities in Alachua County

Upcoming sales by city. Sales outside city limits are only in the county total.

• Gainesville8
• Archer1
• High Springs1
• Melrose1
• Newberry1

Alachua County auctions: common questions

Where and when are Alachua County foreclosure auctions held?

Alachua County foreclosure auctions are held online on the clerk's auction site, alachua.realforeclose.com, and most start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.

Where and when are Alachua County tax deed sales held?

Alachua County tax deed sales are held online on the clerk's auction site, alachua.realtaxdeed.com, and most start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.

How many auctions are coming up in Alachua County?

As of November 9, 2026, 28 foreclosure auctions and 10 tax deed sales are scheduled in Alachua County in the next 90 days. The next foreclosure auction is on November 10, 2026. The next tax deed sale is on December 1, 2026.

Do investors win Alachua County foreclosure auctions, and for how much?

Since October 1, 2026, 12 foreclosure auctions sold in Alachua County; 42% went to third-party bidders rather than back to the lender. The median winning third-party bid was 122% of the judgment and 50% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 29 bids on average.

What do Alachua County tax deed sales sell for?

Since October 1, 2026, 5 tax deed sales sold in Alachua County; 100% went to outside bidders. The median winning third-party bid was 588% of the opening bid and 45% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 25 bids on average.

What deposit do I need to bid at a Alachua County foreclosure auction?

The winning bidder at a Florida foreclosure sale posts a deposit of 5% of the final bid. When the balance is due is set by the county clerk and the judgment, often by 4:00 p.m. on the sale day or by the next business day.

What deposit do I need at a Alachua County tax deed sale?

The high bidder pays a nonrefundable deposit of 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, and must pay the full bid plus documentary stamp tax and recording fees within 24 hours, not counting weekends and legal holidays. If the winner doesn't pay, the deposit goes toward the costs of a new sale, which the clerk re-advertises.

Where does HomeBadger's Alachua County auction data come from?

HomeBadger collects every Alachua County sale nightly from the clerk's official auction calendar, and adds property facts and values from the Florida Department of Revenue tax roll and RentCast. Sales can be postponed or cancelled up to the sale day, so confirm with the Alachua County Clerk of Court before bidding.