Philadelphia County, PA sheriff sales
Weekly snapshot of posted foreclosure and tax-sale notices in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Updated October 26, 2026.
Notices by sale month
| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 58 |
| November 2026 | 536 |
| December 2026 | 491 |
| January 2027 | 353 |
Top cities
| City | Notices |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1438 |
Sale type
| Type | Notices |
|---|---|
| Sheriff sale (mortgage) | 900 |
| Sheriff sale (tax/municipal claim) | 538 |
How sheriff sales work in Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania foreclosures go through the Court of Common Pleas. After a judgment, the Philadelphia County Sheriff advertises the property and sells it at public auction. Lists include mortgage foreclosures and municipal tax or lien claims. Many sales are postponed, stayed or cancelled.
Bidders pay a deposit at the sale and the balance by the sheriff's deadline. Liens that survive the sale, transfer taxes and other costs vary, so check the conditions of sale.
Our Pennsylvania data comes from county sheriffs' published sale lists. It does not cover every county yet; more coming.
This is general information, not legal, financial or investment advice. Talk to a Pennsylvania real-estate attorney before you bid.
Philadelphia County sheriff sale snapshot
This week's Philadelphia County data has 1438 active listings. Philadelphia accounts for 1438 of them, and 594 are set for sale within 30 days.
Philadelphia County sheriff sale FAQ
When is the next sheriff sale in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania?
The next scheduled sale date in our data is October 27, 2026. Pennsylvania sheriff sales are often postponed, stayed or cancelled, so check the sheriff's list right before the sale.
How does a Pennsylvania property reach a sheriff sale?
Pennsylvania mortgage foreclosures are judicial. After the lender wins a judgment, the court issues a writ of execution and the county sheriff sells the property at public auction after posting and advertising it (Pa. R.C.P. 3129.1 to 3129.3). Municipal tax and utility claims can also be enforced through sheriff sales.
What happens after the sheriff sale?
The winning bidder pays a deposit at the sale and the balance within the time the sheriff sets. The sheriff files a schedule of distribution and then delivers the deed. There is generally no right of redemption after a mortgage foreclosure sale, but sales can be challenged or set aside, so read the conditions of sale.
How many sales are listed in Philadelphia County right now?
As of October 26, 2026 there are 1438 active sheriff sale listings with an upcoming sale date. Philadelphia has the most (1438).
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