Mercer County Tax Sale Information

Mercer County, Illinois will hold an upcoming Real Estate Sealed Bid Tax Deed Auction on October 23, 2026. The sale listing names Bev Lower, Treasurer, at the Mercer County Courthouse, 100 S.E. Third Street, Aledo, IL 61231. The Treasurer’s office hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The listing does not state a separate bid-opening time.

Key Auction Details:

• Date: October 23, 2026
• County: Mercer County, Illinois
• Location: Mercer County Courthouse, 100 S.E. Third Street, Aledo, IL 61231
• Treasurer: Bev Lower
• Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Auction Type: Real Estate – Sealed Bid
• Minimum Bid: $850.00
• Removed Items: None listed
• Catalog Availability: ILTaxSale states that the catalog should appear approximately 30 days before the auction

Terms of Sale:

Mercer County will offer real estate through a sealed bid tax deed auction. Bidders should review the official auction catalog once ILTaxSale posts it, confirm each parcel’s status, check legal descriptions, review taxes, inspect available public records, and follow all bid submission instructions from the county or its tax sale agent.

The auction listing sets the minimum bid at $850.00. The listing does not provide payment deadlines, accepted payment methods, bid deposit rules, buyer fees, or deed delivery timing. Buyers should confirm those terms before submitting a bid.

How to Participate:

Review the Mercer County, IL auction page on ILTaxSale before the sale date. Check back approximately 30 days before October 23, 2026, when the catalog should become available. Study the available parcels, verify property details through county records, and prepare your sealed bid according to the published instructions.

Because this sale uses a sealed bid format, bidders should submit their bid before the stated deadline in the official catalog or bid instructions. Contact the Mercer County Treasurer’s office or the tax sale agent if the catalog does not answer your registration, bidding, or payment questions.

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

• Mercer County Tax Sale Information Link 
• Mercer County Treasurer’s Office
• Mercer County In-Person Auction Site
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The Mercer County Tax Deed Auction gives investors and buyers a way to research and bid on tax deed real estate through a sealed bid process. This auction may interest buyers who want to study Illinois tax deed opportunities, compare minimum bids, review county-held properties, and build a real estate acquisition plan through public tax sale auctions.

Buyers should complete due diligence before bidding. Review the auction catalog, confirm parcel details, check title and property records, inspect location data where available, and understand Illinois tax deed rules before placing a sealed bid.

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