Henderson County Tax Sale Information

Henderson County will host its upcoming Delinquent Property Tax Sale on August 1, 2025, at the Treasurer’s Office located inside the Henderson County Courthouse, 307 Warren Street, Oquawka, IL 61469. The auction will be conducted as a sealed bid sale for both real estate and mobile homes. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Only online or written sealed bids will be accepted.

Key Auction Details:

Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Henderson County Courthouse, 307 Warren Street, Oquawka, IL 61469
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Minimum Bid (Real Estate): $854.00
Minimum Bid (Mobile Homes): $915.00

Terms of Sale:

Real estate and mobile homes will be sold to the highest bidder

Full payment must accompany all sealed bids

Acceptable payments:

Real Estate: Personal Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Bank Draft

Mobile Homes: Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Bank Draft only

No verbal bids accepted.

Properties and mobile homes sell “as is” with no guarantees on condition or title

Real estate title transfers approximately 90 days after full payment

Mobile home buyers receive a Tax Certificate of Title after court approval

Purchasers must move mobile homes within 30 days unless they obtain approval for tenancy

County officers, employees, and their relatives may not participate

The County may reject any bid or withdraw items at any time

How to Participate:

Online Bidding:

Create an account at www.iltaxsalebids.com

Select your name(s) for the contract and deed

Enter your bid amount (at or above the minimum)

Agree to terms and submit

Submit full payment within 7 days if your bid wins

Sealed Written Bid:

Get the bid form and catalog from the Treasurer’s Office

Fill out all required fields including item number, parcel or VIN, bid amount, and contact info

Include full payment (no cash) payable to COUNTY TRUSTEE

Mark envelope with “SEALED BID” and item number

Hand-deliver or mail early to ensure timely delivery

Submit one bid and payment per envelope.

Links you might need for the Henderson County, Illinois, Tax Auction:

• Henderson County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Henderson County Treasurer’s Office
• Henderson County In-Person Auction Site
• How to Profit from Illinois’s Tax Lien Sales
• Learn How Does Tax Lien Investing Work
• Want to get started with Tax Liens? Click Here!
• Is Illinois the best place to profit from tax lien certificates?

This sealed bid auction gives buyers and investors a chance to acquire real estate and mobile homes at accessible entry points, with minimum bids starting at just $854. Whether you’re looking to expand your portfolio or purchase property affordably, this sale offers a practical option. Participants can submit bids online or through written sealed bids, making it easy to get involved. With clear terms and a transparent bidding process, this auction presents a valuable opportunity for those ready to act. Be sure to follow all procedures carefully and submit your bid on time to take part.

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