Karnes County, TX foreclosures & upcoming trustee sales
Weekly snapshot of posted foreclosure and tax-sale notices in Karnes County, Texas. Updated October 26, 2026.
Notices by sale month
| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | 4 |
| December 2026 | 1 |
Top cities
| City | Notices |
|---|---|
| Kenedy | 2 |
Sale type
| Type | Notices |
|---|---|
| Mortgage foreclosure | 5 |
How foreclosure sales work in Karnes County
Karnes 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 Karnes City. Bidding is public and usually cash or certified funds.
Where the Karnes County sale is held: the Commissioners Court designates the sale area at the courthouse in Karnes City 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.
At least 21 days before a sale the notice of trustee sale must be posted at the courthouse and filed with the Karnes County Clerk, which makes the clerk the official source. The clerk publishes posted notices online here: Karnes County foreclosure notices. Property-tax sales in Karnes County are a separate process run by the sheriff or a constable after a court judgment.
Expect churn. A large share of noticed properties are cancelled or postponed before auction day, and buyers at a trustee sale take the property as is, usually without access to the inside.
Due-diligence tip: compare the appraisal district record with the notice, run a title search in the Karnes County deed records, and call the trustee or substitute trustee named in the notice to confirm the sale has not been postponed.
This is general information, not legal, financial or investment advice. Talk to a Texas real-estate attorney before you bid.
Karnes County foreclosure snapshot
This week's Karnes County data has 5 active notices, all mortgage or other lien foreclosures (no tax-sale notices this week). Kenedy accounts for 2 of them, and 4 are set for sale within 30 days.
Karnes County's seat is Karnes City. Read our guide to Texas foreclosure auctions and Texas tax sale guide before your first sale day.
Karnes County foreclosure FAQ
When is the next foreclosure auction in Karnes 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 Karnes County foreclosure sales held?
Sales are held at the courthouse in Karnes City, in the area designated by the Karnes County Commissioners Court; the notice of sale names the county and the earliest start time.
Where can I find official Karnes County foreclosure notices?
Notices of trustee sale are filed with the Karnes County Clerk at least 21 days before the sale and posted at the courthouse. The clerk's online notice page is https://www.co.karnes.tx.us/.
How many foreclosures are listed in Karnes County right now?
As of October 26, 2026 there are 5 active notices with an upcoming sale date: 5 mortgage or other non-tax foreclosures and 0 tax foreclosures. Kenedy has the most (2).
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