King County tax sales
King County runs the Seattle area's tax enforcement under Washington rules: County treasurers auction tax deeds, typically each December, after 3 years of delinquency. Right now, 363 (estimated) properties around Seattle 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 King 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.
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| Rank | Why they would sell | Est. value | Start bid | Under market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auction setTax delinquent 3 yr100% equity | $620,000 | $267,000 | ~45% |
| #2 | Pre-foreclosureTax delinquent 4 yr77% equity | $583,000 | $251,000 | ~45% |
| #3 | Notice of defaultTax delinquent 3 yr58% equity | $565,000 | $256,000 | ~43% |
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King County tax sale FAQ
When is the King County tax sale?
King County publishes its sale schedule and parcel list through the county tax office before each sale, and Washington sales follow the state pattern: County treasurers auction tax deeds, typically each December, after 3 years of delinquency. The list shrinks daily as owners redeem, so check the official notice close to the date.
How do King County tax sales work?
Washington is a deed state. County treasurers auction tax deeds, typically each December, after 3 years of delinquency. The county's pre-sale notices control the exact rules, deposits and bidding format for King County.
How many tax-delinquent properties are in the Seattle area?
Around 363 properties near Seattle 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 King 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 Seattle area by pressure and equity, with owner contact available to members.
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Informational summary, not legal or investment advice. The King County tax office's pre-sale notices control all schedules, formats and rules.