Sold foreclosure & tax deed auctions in Manatee County, FL

Cities in Manatee County

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

• Bradenton39
• Palmetto16
• Parrish7
• Sarasota4
• Lakewood Ranch3
• Ellenton2
• University Park1
• Longboat Key1
• Myakka City1
• Anna Maria1

Manatee County auctions: common questions

Where and when are Manatee County foreclosure auctions held?

Manatee County foreclosure auctions are held online on the clerk's auction site, manatee.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 Manatee County tax deed sales held?

Manatee County tax deed sales are held online on the clerk's auction site, manatee.realforeclose.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 Manatee County?

As of November 8, 2026, 56 foreclosure auctions and 31 tax deed sales are scheduled in Manatee County in the next 90 days. The next foreclosure auction is on November 10, 2026. The next tax deed sale is on November 9, 2026.

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

Since October 1, 2026, 14 foreclosure auctions sold in Manatee County; 29% went to third-party bidders rather than back to the lender. The median winning third-party bid was 60% of the judgment and 59% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 3.8 bids on average.

What deposit do I need to bid at a Manatee 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 Manatee 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 Manatee County auction data come from?

HomeBadger collects every Manatee 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 Manatee County Clerk of Court before bidding.