Jump on Big Savings Property Deals – Lehigh County – Pennsylvania Tax Deed Sale

Discover properties at 40-90% below market value in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania’s annual tax sales. This guide will help you navigate the Upset and Judicial sales, providing you with essential details and tips.

Tax Sales in Lehigh County

Upset Sale (September):

• Properties: Properties with two years of delinquent taxes
• Details: Properties come with existing liens and are sold as-is. Thorough research is recommended.
• Location: Cedar Crest College, Alumnae Hall, 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104
• Payment: Full payment is required immediately after the sale by cashier’s check, certified check, or money order.

Judicial Sale (December):

• Properties: Unsold properties from the Upset Sale
• Details: Properties sold free and clear of all liens except federal ones.
• Location: Cedar Crest College, Alumnae Hall, 100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104
• Payment: Full payment is required immediately after the sale by cashier’s check, certified check, or money order

Private Sale and Repository:

• Details: Unsold properties from Judicial Sales enter a Private Sale and eventually may land in the Repository List, available for bidding under specific conditions.
• Repository Bids: Minimum bid of $500, subject to approval by local taxing authorities.

Important Information

Detail	Upset Sale	Judicial Sale
Typical Date	September	December
Bid Procedure	Competitive Bidding	Competitive Bidding
Sale Contact	Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau	Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau
Auction Site	Cedar Crest College, Alumnae Hall, Allentown, PA	Cedar Crest College, Alumnae Hall, Allentown, PA
Registration Required	Yes	Yes
Payment Type	Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Money Order	Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Money Order

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where and when will you advertise the upset sale?
   
   Lehigh County advertises the sale date at least 30 days in advance in The Lehigh Legal Register and two general circulation newspapers.
2. Do you need to register to attend the sale?
   
   Yes, registration is mandatory.
3. What bidding process does the auction use?
   
   The highest bidder purchases the properties. The bid includes current and delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and other fees.
4. What types of payment does the auction require for purchase?
   
   Buyers must complete full payment by 4:00 PM on the day of the sale using cashier’s checks, certified checks, or money orders.
5. Will the sale be final?
   
   Yes, all sales are final, with no refunds. The former owner has a 30-day period to contest the sale.
6. Do I have a clear title to the property purchased?
   
   The Bureau conveys its taxable interest but does not provide a clear title.I recommend professionally examining the title.

Useful Links

• Lehigh County Tax Sale Dates
• Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau
• Lehigh County Official Site
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