Clark County Tax Sale Information

Clark County runs a County Trustee Sealed‑Bid Real Estate auction that closes on Friday, October 3, 2025. Submit bids online at ILTaxSaleBids or deliver sealed written bids to the Treasurer at the Clark County Courthouse, 501 Archer Avenue, Marshall, IL 62441, during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No verbal bidding occurs at this sale.

Key Auction Details:

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 (last day to bid; sealed‑bid close)
Location: Clark County Treasurer, Clark County Courthouse, 501 Archer Avenue, Marshall, IL 62441
Office Hours for In‑Person Delivery: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
Auction Type: Real Estate – Sealed Bid (County Trustee sale)
Minimum Bid: $833 (see catalog for item‑level details) 

Terms of Sale:

Submit one sealed written bid per envelope with a completed Binding Purchase Contract / Sealed Bid and full payment. Acceptable forms: personal check, cashier’s check, money order, or bank draft. Do not submit cash. If someone outbids you, the office returns your original payment.

You may bid online instead of on paper. If you win online, watch for the payment email and meet the deadline shown in the sale catalog or winner notice. Online and sealed‑bid payment timelines vary by county; catalogs commonly specify 7–10 days.

The County sells each parcel to the highest bidder. If two bidders submit the same winning amount, the tax agent contacts those bidders with next‑step instructions.

The County conveys its interest by quitclaim deed after it receives full payment and processes the transfer; the contract explains timing and steps. The County and its agent do not guarantee title. You handle any title exam or survey and you may rescind only under the contract’s stated conditions for unmarketable title.

Future taxes: You pay taxes that accrue after the sale under the contract’s “Future Taxes” section. Consult the catalog for the exact start period for this sale year.

Eligibility: County officers, employees, and their relatives cannot purchase.

 Due diligence: Inspect every property. Some parcels may carry code issues, demolition actions, or municipal fees. Contact local authorities before you bid. The County may reject any bid or withdraw items without notice. 

How to Participate:

Create an account at ILTaxSaleBids to place online bids.

Get the sale catalog and item numbers from ILTaxSale or the Treasurer’s Office.

Inspect each property in person and confirm access, utilities, and local requirements.

Submit your bid(s):
 Online: enter your maximum bid per item, accept the terms, and submit.
 Sealed written bid: complete the Binding Purchase Contract / Sealed Bid with the Item # and Parcel #, sign, include full payment, and deliver in a sealed envelope labeled SEALED BID to the Treasurer during office hours.

Watch for results: The tax agent notifies bidders after the deadline and posts results on ILTaxSale once processing finishes. Here are some links you might need for the Clark County, Illinois, Tax Deed Auction:

• Clark County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Clark Brown County Treasurer’s Office
• Clark County In-Person Auction Site
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• Want to get started with Tax Liens? Click Here!
• Is Illinois the best place to profit from tax lien certificates?

Investors use Illinois trustee sealed‑bid auctions to acquire real estate at entry‑level pricing without a live bidding war. You set your maximum, submit once, and let the process run. You can also watch for after‑sale availability, since many counties allow online purchases of items that did not sell at the deadline. Act early, complete your due diligence, and follow the catalog instructions so you finish payment and deed processing on time

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