Berks County  Tax Sale Auction Information

Berks County, Pennsylvania will hold its Judicial Tax Sale for delinquent real estate through an online auction hosted by Bid4Assets. Bidding opens on June 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET and closes on June 13, 2025. The auction includes no reserve listings with opening bids starting at $1,000.

Key Auction Details:

Start Date: June 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET
End Date: June 13, 2025 (closing times vary)
Deposit Deadline: June 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. 
Settlement Deadline: June 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bid4Assets

Terms of Sale:

Berks County requires bidders to register with both Bid4Assets and the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau by May 30, 2025.

Registration with the County must be scheduled by appointment, either in person or virtually—walk-ins will not be accepted.

Participants must be at least 18 years old and cannot have delinquent taxes or unpaid utility bills more than a year old.

To participate, bidders must submit a $1,000 deposit and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee to Bid4Assets.

Bid4Assets must receive and clear deposits by June 6, 2025. Winning bidders must pay in full, including applicable fees, by June 16, 2025.

Fees include a $35 per-parcel administrative fee, a 3% buyer’s premium (minimum $100), a $25 document preparation fee, $87 recording fee, and applicable transfer taxes.

All properties sell free and clear of back taxes, liens, and mortgages, except ground rents and 2025 school taxes.

The deed will not guarantee title quality, and delivery can take 4–6 months. Berks County does not process deed assignments. The name used at registration must match the deed.

How to Participate:

Register with Bid4Assets and complete the deposit process. Then, schedule and complete your registration appointment with the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau. Upload all required documentation and ensure your registration is confirmed before May 30, 2025. Bid online during the auction period and follow the settlement instructions upon winning.

Links you might need for the Berks County, Pennsylvania, Tax Deed Auction:

• Berks County Tax  Sale Information Link 
• Berks County Tax Claim Bureau
• Berks County Online Auction Site
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The Berks County Judicial Tax Sale offers buyers the opportunity to acquire real estate online with clear title to past tax and municipal debts. Register early, submit your deposit on time, and complete all steps with both Bid4Assets and the County to join the auction. Be ready to meet all deadlines and settle promptly

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