Suffolk County tax sales
Suffolk County runs the Boston area's tax enforcement under Massachusetts rules: Municipal tax takings accrue 16%, and the town forecloses the redemption right in Land Court. Right now, 172 (estimated) properties around Boston 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 Suffolk 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 Boston-area leads, ranked
Representative profiles from our ranking model for the Boston 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 | Tax delinquent 3 yrVacant 21 mo86% equity | $639,000 | $300,000 | ~41% |
| #2 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 3 yr79% equity | $597,000 | $263,000 | ~44% |
| #3 | Pre-foreclosureTax delinquent 2 yr59% equity | $570,000 | $248,000 | ~45% |
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Suffolk County tax sale FAQ
When is the Suffolk County tax sale?
Suffolk County publishes its sale schedule and parcel list through the county tax office before each sale, and Massachusetts sales follow the state pattern: Municipal tax takings accrue 16%, and the town forecloses the redemption right in Land Court. The list shrinks daily as owners redeem, so check the official notice close to the date.
How do Suffolk County tax sales work?
Massachusetts is a lien state. Municipal tax takings accrue 16%, and the town forecloses the redemption right in Land Court. The county's pre-sale notices control the exact rules, deposits and bidding format for Suffolk County.
How many tax-delinquent properties are in the Boston area?
Around 172 properties near Boston 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 Suffolk 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 Boston area by pressure and equity, with owner contact available to members.
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Informational summary, not legal or investment advice. The Suffolk County tax office's pre-sale notices control all schedules, formats and rules.