Market Ranking · 2026-07-08
Top Tax Sale Counties in New Jersey (2026)
362 verified tax sale and tax lien filings across 2 counties in New Jersey, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Tax sale and tax lien filings — properties with delinquent taxes that are scheduled for government auction. The owner is highly motivated to sell before the auction date, and properties can often be acquired well below market value.
- 362 total tax sale and tax lien filings tracked across 2 counties
- Highest volume: Ocean County (353), Monmouth County (9)
- Average median property value: $302,850
County rankings by tax sale volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean County | 353 | $255,800 | 22.7% | — |
| 2 | Monmouth County | 9 | $349,900 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many tax sale and tax lien filings are tracked in New Jersey?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 362 verified tax sale and tax lien filings across 2 New Jersey counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which New Jersey county has the most tax sale and tax lien filings?+
Ocean County leads with 353 tax sale and tax lien filings. The median property value in these filings is $255,800. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in New Jersey tax sale and tax lien filings?+
Across 2 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in New Jersey tax sale and tax lien filings is $302,850. Values vary by county — from $255,800 to $349,900.
What percentage of tax sale and tax lien filings in New Jersey involve absentee owners?+
On average, 22.7% of tax sale and tax lien filings in New Jersey involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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