Essex County, NJ sheriff sales
Weekly snapshot of posted foreclosure notices in Essex County, New Jersey. Updated October 26, 2026.
Notices by sale month
| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 15 |
| November 2026 | 77 |
| December 2026 | 66 |
| January 2027 | 14 |
Top cities
| City | Notices |
|---|---|
| Newark | 69 |
| East Orange | 20 |
| Irvington | 19 |
| West Orange | 9 |
| Orange | 9 |
Sale type
| Type | Notices |
|---|---|
| Sheriff sale | 172 |
How sheriff sales work in Essex County
New Jersey foreclosures go through Superior Court. After a final judgment, the Essex County Sheriff advertises the sale for four weeks and auctions the property. The borrower and the lender can each adjourn a sale, so many dates move.
The winning bidder usually pays a 20% deposit at the sale and the balance within 30 days. The owner can still redeem during the 10-day objection period after the sale.
Our New Jersey data comes from the sheriff's published sale listing. Listings change often; more coming.
This is general information, not legal, financial or investment advice. Talk to a New Jersey real-estate attorney before you bid.
Essex County sheriff sale snapshot
This week's Essex County data has 172 active listings. Newark accounts for 69 of them, and 91 are set for sale within 30 days.
Essex County sheriff sale FAQ
When is the next sheriff sale in Essex County, New Jersey?
The next scheduled sale date in our data is October 27, 2026. New Jersey sheriff sales are often adjourned, sometimes more than once, so check the sheriff's listing right before the sale.
How does a New Jersey foreclosure reach a sheriff sale?
New Jersey foreclosures are judicial. The lender files in Superior Court, gets a final judgment and a writ of execution, and the county sheriff advertises the sale for four weeks before auctioning the property.
Can the former owner get the property back after the sale?
For a short time. The owner can redeem until the 10-day objection period after the sheriff sale ends and the deed is delivered (R. 4:65-5). Winning bidders usually pay a 20% deposit at the sale and the balance within 30 days.
How many sales are listed in Essex County right now?
As of October 26, 2026 there are 172 active sheriff sale listings with an upcoming sale date. Newark has the most (69).
Get the full Essex County list
Members see every notice with the property address, sale date, opening bid or amount owed where listed, appraisal-district value, a deal score, and a map, refreshed weekly across all covered counties.
Nearby covered counties
- Union County foreclosures
- Hudson County foreclosures
- Passaic County foreclosures
- Bergen County foreclosures
- All New Jersey counties
- AuctionEmber home
- Pricing
- Investor guides
Informational purposes only. Not an appraisal, legal, or financial advice. Data is compiled from public county records and appraisal-district data and may be incomplete or inaccurate; verify all information independently before acting. Not a consumer reporting agency; this data may not be used for any purpose covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), including credit, employment, insurance, or tenant screening.