Franklin County, TX foreclosures & upcoming trustee sales
Weekly snapshot of posted foreclosure and tax-sale notices in Franklin County, Texas. Updated October 26, 2026.
Notices by sale month
| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1 |
Top cities
| City | Notices |
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Sale type
| Type | Notices |
|---|---|
| Mortgage foreclosure | 1 |
How foreclosure sales work in Franklin County
Franklin County follows the statewide calendar for trustee sales: auctions under a deed of trust are held on the first Tuesday of each month, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the spot the Commissioners Court has designated at or near the courthouse in Mount Vernon. Bidding is public and usually cash or certified funds.
Where the Franklin County sale is held: the Commissioners Court designates the sale area at the courthouse in Mount Vernon and records that designation in the county real property records; each notice of sale also states the county and the earliest time the sale will begin. Check the notice and the County Clerk before you go.
Notices must be filed with the Franklin County Clerk and posted at least 21 days before the first-Tuesday sale. For the official copy of any notice, go to the clerk's Franklin County foreclosure notice page; AuctionEmber compiles from these public filings. Property-tax sales in Franklin County are a separate process run by the sheriff or a constable after a court judgment.
Many posted sales never happen: borrowers reinstate, lenders postpone, or the notice is withdrawn, sometimes on the morning of the sale. A trustee sale also generally transfers the property as is, with no inspection and no title guarantee.
Due-diligence tip: before bidding, pull the recorded documents for the property from the Franklin County Clerk and check for senior liens, unpaid property taxes and HOA claims, which may survive the sale. Confirm the sale is still on with the trustee the day before.
This is general information, not legal, financial or investment advice. Talk to a Texas real-estate attorney before you bid.
Franklin County foreclosure snapshot
This week's Franklin County data has 1 active notice, all mortgage or other lien foreclosures (no tax-sale notices this week), and 1 are set for sale within 30 days.
Franklin County's seat is Mount Vernon. Read our guide to Texas foreclosure auctions and Texas tax sale guide before your first sale day.
Franklin County foreclosure FAQ
When is the next foreclosure auction in Franklin County, Texas?
The next scheduled sale date in our data is November 3, 2026. Texas trustee sales run on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (the first Wednesday if that Tuesday is January 1 or July 4).
Where are Franklin County foreclosure sales held?
Sales are held at the courthouse in Mount Vernon, in the area designated by the Franklin County Commissioners Court; the notice of sale names the county and the earliest start time.
Where can I find official Franklin County foreclosure notices?
Notices of trustee sale are filed with the Franklin County Clerk at least 21 days before the sale and posted at the courthouse. The clerk's online notice page is https://www.co.franklin.tx.us/.
How many foreclosures are listed in Franklin County right now?
As of October 26, 2026 there are 1 active notices with an upcoming sale date: 1 mortgage or other non-tax foreclosure and 0 tax foreclosures.
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