Escambia County Tax Deed Sales: Where and How to Bid
By Israel Chen ·
Short answer: Escambia County sells tax deeds online through RealTaxDeed, Scheduled sale days, 10:00 a.m. Central. The winning bidder posts 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, and pays in full within 24 hours.
How Escambia sells
- Auction site: escambia.realtaxdeed.com
- When: Scheduled sale days, 10:00 a.m. Central
- In-person deposits go to 221 S. Palafox Place, Suite 110, by 4:00 p.m. the day before the sale.
- ACH deposits need 3 to 5 full working days and wires need 24 hours.
From the county: Online Tax Deed sales will be conducted on scheduled sale days beginning at 10:00 a.m. CT
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.
Escambia's page in the finder has the phone number and sale calendar. New to this? Start with the Florida guide.
Questions
Where are Escambia County tax deed sales held?
Online through RealTaxDeed.
Sources
Israel Chen buys Florida tax deeds, mostly in Volusia County. About me.
Next: the Florida guide, the Volusia guide, the glossary, or work with me. Not legal, tax or investment advice.