San Francisco County tax sales
San Francisco County runs the San Francisco area's tax enforcement under California rules: County tax-defaulted land auctions after five years of delinquency, often online. Right now, 165 (estimated) properties around San Francisco carry at least one motivation signal, and the tax-delinquent slice is where deadlines are hardest.
The official sale, and the list under it
The controlling schedule, parcel list, deposits and bidding rules for San Francisco County come from the county tax office, published before each sale alongside legal notices. That list is a snapshot: it shrinks daily as owners redeem, and it only exists in sale season.
The year-round version is the delinquency record itself. Owners appear there months before any auction, which is when a private sale can still solve their problem quietly. That is the list below, ranked by how much pressure each owner is under.
Current San Francisco-area leads, ranked
Representative profiles from our ranking model for the San Francisco area. The live list, with exact locations and owner details, is one free scan away.
| Rank | Why they would sell | Est. value | Start bid | Under market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auction setTax delinquent 3 yr94% equity | $637,000 | $274,000 | ~45% |
| #2 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 3 yr73% equity | $637,000 | $274,000 | ~45% |
| #3 | Auction setTax delinquent 3 yr47% equity | $627,000 | $344,000 | ~42% |
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San Francisco County tax sale FAQ
When is the San Francisco County tax sale?
San Francisco County publishes its sale schedule and parcel list through the county tax office before each sale, and California sales follow the state pattern: County tax-defaulted land auctions after five years of delinquency, often online. The list shrinks daily as owners redeem, so check the official notice close to the date.
How do San Francisco County tax sales work?
California is a deed state. County tax-defaulted land auctions after five years of delinquency, often online. The county's pre-sale notices control the exact rules, deposits and bidding format for San Francisco County.
How many tax-delinquent properties are in the San Francisco area?
Around 165 properties near San Francisco currently show at least one motivation signal in county records, and tax delinquency is one of the most common. The live list on this page updates daily as records change.
Can I buy San Francisco County tax-delinquent properties before the auction?
Yes, and it is usually the better trade: no bidding war, and the owner solves their tax deadline with a clean sale. LowBaller ranks every tax-delinquent property in the San Francisco area by pressure and equity, with owner contact available to members.
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Informational summary, not legal or investment advice. The San Francisco County tax office's pre-sale notices control all schedules, formats and rules.