IRS Seized Property Auctions: How to Buy Federal Seizures
The IRS seizes property — vehicles, real estate, jewelry, and business assets — from taxpayers with unpaid tax debt, then sells it at public auction to recover the debt. IRS seizures are listed at irsauctions.gov and through GSA Auctions; police and forfeiture seizures from other federal agencies sell through PropertyRoom and GSA.
IRS-specific seizures are listed at irsauctions.gov. Most federal forfeitures and law-enforcement seizures sell through GSA Auctions or PropertyRoom. Below are current seized-property listings from across the federal and local auction platforms we aggregate — vehicles, electronics, jewelry, and unclaimed property from federal agencies, police departments, and U.S. Marshals.
1206 active federal seizure listings right now.Last updated: 2026-06-02
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2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4x4
11 bids
CANON CAMERAS
11 bids
2017 FORD EXPLORER
10 bids
2010 FORD F150 STYLESIDE
9 bids
2019 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK
9 bids
2019 Dodge Ram
9 bids
2001 International 2574 Dump Truck
9 bids
2009 Ford Explorer 4x4
8 bids
2013 Polaris Ranger UTV
8 bids
one lot of misc items
8 bids
2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE
8 bids
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe 4X4 SUV
8 bids
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I buy IRS-seized property?
- The IRS lists its own seizures at irsauctions.gov (sales of seized property under IRC §6335). Many federal seized assets — including those forfeited under criminal investigations by the FBI, DEA, ATF, and U.S. Marshals — are sold through GSA Auctions (gsaauctions.gov). Police-seized property at the local level runs through PropertyRoom and GovDeals.
- Are IRS auctions legit?
- Yes — IRS seized property sales are conducted under federal law (Internal Revenue Code § 6335) with public notice, minimum bids, and sealed-bid or oral-bid formats. Notices are posted at irsauctions.gov. Be wary of third-party 'IRS auction' sites that charge membership or 'list access' fees. The official sale process is free to browse.
- What kind of property does the IRS seize?
- Most IRS seizures are vehicles, real estate (homes, commercial buildings, vacant land), business equipment, and occasionally luxury goods (jewelry, art) from taxpayers with substantial unpaid tax debt. Real estate is the most common category. Items sell as-is — the IRS makes no warranties about condition or title.
- Can anyone bid on federal seized property?
- Yes. Federal seized property sales are open to any U.S. resident over 18. You'll need to register on the relevant platform (irsauctions.gov, gsaauctions.gov, propertyroom.com), follow the bid process (sealed, oral, or online), and meet the deposit and payment requirements specified in the listing.
- How much below market does IRS-seized property sell?
- It varies widely. Real estate often sells at 60-80% of fair market value because buyers absorb title risk and the property is sold as-is. Vehicles typically sell at standard government-auction discounts (~20-40% off retail). Luxury items can sell anywhere from 30% to 90% of retail depending on buyer interest in the specific lot.