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Wake County, North Carolina Tax Sale

Wake County, North Carolina has not yet announced its next tax sale date -- the most recent cycle has closed and the next one has not opened.

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StatusNot yet announced
Next possible dateNot yet announced (per-case foreclosure sales, ~4 months after judgment)
Property listPosted by official source (see link below)
Sale typeTax deed
PlatformWake County Sheriff (in-person, Wake County Courthouse)
Last verified2026-07-15

Wake County at a glance

Median home value
$385,700
US Census ACS
Median gross rent
$1,412/mo
US Census ACS
Vacancy rate
7.8%
64.3% owner-occupied
Population
1,132,103
+10.6% over 5 years
Median real-estate taxes
$2,894/yr
US Census ACS

Figures above are drawn from TaxLienSimple's tracked inventory, the county competition model and US Census ACS data; see how we verify.

This is one tracked sale cycle. For Wake County's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Wake County tax sale hub.

What this page shows: Wake County's official platform has not yet announced the next sale — this year's cycle has closed and next year's hasn't opened. We're showing the typical season based on historical pattern, not a confirmed date. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.

Next sale (not yet announced): Not yet announced (per-case foreclosure sales, ~4 months after judgment)

Time: Set per notice of sale; not stated by the official source.

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Property list

Sale type
deed
Auction platform
Wake County Sheriff (in-person, Wake County Courthouse)
Bidding method
In-person public auction, then a 10-day UPSET-BID period: minimum upset = 5% of the current bid or $750 (whichever greater), filed with the Clerk of Superior Court; each upset restarts the 10-day clock until confirmation.
Statutory maximum rate
Deed sale via foreclosure -- no lien certificate, no investor interest (N.C.G.S. 105-375).
Redemption period
Owner may pay before judgment/confirmation; NO post-confirmation right of redemption.
Deposit requirement
10% of the bid in cash from the successful bidder at the sale (differs from Mecklenburg's 5%).

Registration deadline

No formal pre-registration stated -- bidders appear in person.

Statutory basis

N.C.G.S. Ch. 105, Art. 26 (105-374/105-375)

Mortgage-style tax foreclosure -- no lien certificates. Property is auctioned per-case, then subject to a 10-day UPSET-BID period (each upset restarts the clock) until the court confirms; no redemption after confirmation.

Sources — verified 2026-07-15

Wake County tax sale — FAQ

When is the next Wake County, North Carolina tax sale?

Wake County, North Carolina has not yet announced its next sale date — this cycle has closed and the next hasn't opened. Watch this auction to be emailed the moment the date is confirmed.

What platform does the Wake County tax sale use?

Wake County, North Carolina runs its deed sale via Wake County Sheriff (in-person, Wake County Courthouse). In-person public auction, then a 10-day UPSET-BID period: minimum upset = 5% of the current bid or $750 (whichever greater), filed with the Clerk of Superior Court; each upset restarts the 10-day clock until confirmation.

What is the redemption period and rate in Wake County, North Carolina?

Owner may pay before judgment/confirmation; NO post-confirmation right of redemption. Rate/premium: Deed sale via foreclosure -- no lien certificate, no investor interest (N.C.G.S. 105-375).

How do I register for the Wake County tax sale?

No formal pre-registration stated -- bidders appear in person.

What deposit is required for the Wake County tax sale?

10% of the bid in cash from the successful bidder at the sale (differs from Mecklenburg's 5%).

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