St. Johns County Tax Deed Sales: Where and How to Bid
By Israel Chen ·
Short answer: St. Johns County sells tax deeds in person, 12:00 p.m. Eastern; arrive 15 minutes early. The winning bidder posts 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, and pays in full within 24 hours.
How St. Johns sells
- When: 12:00 p.m. Eastern; arrive 15 minutes early
From the county: To participate in a Tax Deed Sale, arrive at the courthouse 15 minutes before the auction is scheduled to begin.
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.
St. Johns's page in the finder has the phone number and sale calendar. New to this? Start with the Florida guide.
Questions
Where are St. Johns County tax deed sales held?
In person; see the county's page for the place.
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.