Government Auctions in San Diego, CA
112 live government surplus auctions in San Diego, California - vehicles, equipment, electronics, and more from federal, state, and local agencies, all in one feed.
Every lot is sold directly by a government agency - via GSA Auctions, HUD, GovDeals, and others - with no buyer fees or middleman costs added by GovAuctions. Pickup is typically in or near San Diego, making it easy to inspect before bidding and transport after winning.
Last updated: 2026-11-09
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2017 Kenworth T680 Semi Truck
San Diego, CA · 22 bids
Diesel
2006 FORD ECONOLINE E-250 VAN
San Diego, CA · 17 bids
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14K Gold Band, size 6.25. Slightly bent. Gold confirmed by a jeweler, 1.7g. Priced to melt.
San Diego, CA · 13 bids
COSD - Lot of Gym Equipment
San Diego, CA · 11 bids
Clark Forklift - ECG25 model
San Diego, CA · 11 bids
APPLE WATCH SE Series, Model A2352 - Appears BRAND NEW SEALED
San Diego, CA · 8 bids
LOT of Misc. Jewelry. Some items are 925 Sterling Silver (24g of 925)
San Diego, CA · 7 bids
Gorgeous Solid 14K Italian Gold 18"/4mm Link Chain Necklace. Evaluated by a jeweler. 8.85g of gold.
San Diego, CA · 7 bids
LOT of 7 coins: 6 Silver Dollars (90% silver) and 1 Baffalo Silver Round (1 troy oz .999 silver)
San Diego, CA · 7 bids
14K Gold Jewelry priced to melt. Tested by a jeweler.
San Diego, CA · 4 bids
14K Gold Good Luck Buddha Medallion with Jade and 4 small rubies. Medallion is approx. 27mm diameter. 8.09g.
San Diego, CA · 3 bids
18K Gold Items priced to melt (one contains natural diamonds). Tested by jeweler.
San Diego, CA · 3 bids
Who's Selling in San Diego
- University of California - San Diego, CA39 live lots
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration21 live lots
- San Diego County Sheriff Property and Evidence, CA20 live lots
- San Diego County Department of Purchasing and Contracts, CA15 live lots
- USPS – Asset Accountability Service Centers – West5 live lots
- San Diego State University (CSU)2 live lots
- Freddie Mac (HomeSteps)1 live lot
- San Diego Housing Commission, CA1 live lot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in San Diego?
- Government surplus auctions in San Diego, California are listed on official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and HUD HomeStore (foreclosed homes), plus state and local agencies. GovAuctions aggregates San Diego listings into one searchable feed.
- What kinds of items can I buy at government auctions in San Diego?
- Vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, and real estate are all commonly auctioned in the San Diego area. Inventory rotates daily as agencies cycle out fleet vehicles, IT equipment, and other surplus property.
- Are auctions in San Diego open to everyone?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions are public - anyone can register on the official auction platform and bid. Most items can be picked up locally in the San Diego area, though some federal surplus may require travel to a regional GSA pickup point.
- Can I search auctions near San Diego by ZIP code and distance?
- Yes. This page covers San Diego itself, but most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually matters more than city limits. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search around San Diego also surfaces lots in neighboring towns - and just over the California state line - that a city or state listing alone would miss.