Duval County Tax Deed Sales: Where and How to Bid
By Israel Chen ·
Short answer: Duval County sells tax deeds online through RealTaxDeed. The winning bidder posts 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, and pays in full within 24 hours.
How Duval sells
- Auction site: duval.realtaxdeed.com
- Bids and fees are due by 4:00 p.m. the next business day, by cashier's check, certified check, bank wire or money order.
- Deposits can be made on the auction site by ACH.
From the county: Sales are held on our auction website, duval.realtaxdeed.com
I still hold a lot in Jacksonville, bought by tax deed in 2023, so this one's personal.
Before you bid
- Register and fund your deposit early.
- Read the tax deed file, and check the land.
- Set a maximum that covers stamps, recording and title costs.
Duval's page in the finder has the phone number and sale calendar. New to this? Start with the Florida guide.
Questions
Where are Duval County tax deed sales held?
Online through RealTaxDeed.
Sources
Israel Chen buys Florida tax deeds, mostly in Volusia County. MBA, second-year law student (not a lawyer) and computer scientist. About me.
Next: the Florida guide, the Volusia guide, the glossary, or work with me. Not legal, tax or investment advice.