PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURES
THIS INFORMATION RELATES TO TAX FORECLOSURES ONLY.
Judicial Foreclosures N.C.G.S. 105-374
ACTIVE OR PENDING FORECLOSURES WILL BE LISTED ON THE LINK BELOW
All foreclosure auctions will take place at the McDowell County Courthouse located at 21 S. Main St. Marion NC.
The highest bidder at the sale will be required to deposit with the Commissioner immediately upon the conclusion of the sale,
a cash deposit of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
The sale is subject to a 10-day upset bid period as required by law.
If you are interested in upsetting the bid, the upset bids are handled in the Clerk of Court office.
Upset bids require a minimum of 5% increase over the last highest bid with a minimum increase of $750.00.
It is recommended you contact their office (828) 655-4100 for information regarding requirements to
place an upset bid.
Each time an upset bid is placed, the 10-day period starts over again.
It is the responsibility of the interested bidder to check on the bid status with the Clerk of Court office.
After each auction, the highest bid amount and file number will be available on the foreclosure link.
INFORMATION ABOUT PROPERTY
Location, Map, Assessed value, Acreage, Deed reference can be obtained
by parcel number on the County GIS. We have placed a GIS link on the foreclosure information page.
Questions about septic, well, etc. could possibly be obtained from the adjoining property owner.
It is your responsibility to research and obtain information regarding the property.
If you have questions about the tax foreclosures or tax auctions please contact:
Tax Collector – Linda Onufrey
taxforeclosures@mcdowellgov.com
If you have legal questions about the foreclosure sale please contact:
Foreclosure Attorney – Jennifer Jackson
foreclosureattorney@mcdowellgov.com
