Kent County, DE sheriff sales
Weekly snapshot of posted foreclosure and tax-sale notices in Kent County, Delaware. Updated October 26, 2026.
Notices by sale month
| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 9 |
| November 2026 | 12 |
| December 2026 | 24 |
Top cities
| City | Notices |
|---|---|
| Dover | 22 |
| Smyrna | 8 |
| Harrington | 3 |
| Frederica | 2 |
| Houston | 2 |
Sale type
| Type | Notices |
|---|---|
| Sheriff sale (mortgage) | 36 |
| Monition (tax) sale | 9 |
How sheriff sales work in Kent County
Delaware foreclosures go through the Superior Court. After a judgment, the Kent County Sheriff advertises the property and sells it at public auction. Lists include mortgage foreclosures and monition (tax) sales. Many sales are stayed or cancelled.
Bidders register and bring a deposit. The court must confirm the sale, and monition sales carry a 60-day redemption period after confirmation. Check the sheriff's terms of sale.
Our Delaware data comes from the county sheriffs' published sale lists. Listings change often; more coming.
This is general information, not legal, financial or investment advice. Talk to a Delaware real-estate attorney before you bid.
Kent County sheriff sale snapshot
This week's Kent County data has 45 active listings. Dover accounts for 22 of them, and 21 are set for sale within 30 days.
Kent County sheriff sale FAQ
When is the next sheriff sale in Kent County, Delaware?
The next scheduled sale date in our data is October 27, 2026. Delaware sheriff sales are often stayed or cancelled, so check the sheriff's list right before the sale.
How does a Delaware property reach a sheriff sale?
Delaware foreclosures are judicial. The lender sues in Superior Court (usually a scire facias sur mortgage action), and after judgment the county sheriff advertises and sells the property at public auction. Unpaid county and town taxes are collected through monition sales, which are also run by the sheriff.
What happens after the sheriff sale?
The buyer pays a deposit at the sale and the balance by the sheriff's deadline. The Superior Court must confirm the sale before the deed is delivered. After a monition (tax) sale, the owner can still redeem for 60 days after confirmation.
How many sales are listed in Kent County right now?
As of October 26, 2026 there are 45 active sheriff sale listings with an upcoming sale date. Dover has the most (22).
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