Marshall County Tax Sale Information

Marshall County will host a Real Estate – Sealed Bid Auction on August 8, 2025, at the Marshall County Courthouse, located at 122 N. Prairie Street, Lacon, IL 61540. Register in advance by submitting either an online bid at iltaxsalebids.com or a sealed bid in person to the Treasurer’s Office. The office accepts bids during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All sealed bids must arrive before close of business on August 8 to qualify.

Key Auction Details

Date: August 8, 2025
Location: Marshall County Courthouse, 122 N. Prairie Street, Lacon, IL 61540
Time: Submit sealed bids before 4:30 p.m. on August 8, 2025

Terms of Sale

Bidders must include full payment with each sealed bid. Accepted forms of payment include personal check, cashier’s check, money order, or bank draft. The minimum bid for properties is $836.00. Marshall County sells each parcel to the highest bidder. If bids tie, the county will contact those bidders with instructions for a second round.

All properties sell as-is. Buyers are responsible for inspecting properties and researching title status before bidding. Titles are conveyed by a quitclaim deed approximately 90 days after full payment. The county does not guarantee title quality or permit availability.

Purchasers agree to maintain properties after the sale and assume all liabilities. County employees and their relatives cannot participate in the sale. The county reserves the right to reject bids or withdraw parcels at any time.

How to Participate

Inspect the properties and research their current condition and title status.

Place a bid online at iltaxsalebids.com or obtain a Binding Purchase Contract from the Treasurer’s Office.

For online bidding: log in, select the property, submit your highest bid, and follow the platform instructions.

For sealed bidding: complete the form with all required fields, include full payment, and submit the envelope clearly labelled “SEALED BID” to the Treasurer’s Office.

You must deliver bids before the deadline. Mailing is allowed, but hand-delivery is recommended to ensure timely receipt.

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

• Marshall County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Marshall County Treasurer’s Office
• Marshall County In-Person Auction Site
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This sale gives buyers and investors the chance to acquire real estate directly from the county for as little as $836. With the right strategy and due diligence, you can secure valuable property by following clear instructions and submitting your bid on time

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