New Jersey Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,983 active government auctions in New Jersey right now, listed by 128 named NJ sellers across 14 official platforms. Most of it sits in Newark and Hillsborough (186 NJ cities have lots open). The heaviest category is real estate, at 1,395 lots.
Government surplus in New Jersey carries a median winning bid of $850 (typical range $301–$2,770), from 4,053 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2014 Ford F150 XL Supercrew
Pennsauken, NJ · 32 bids
Lot of 31 iPad Air 2's (30 Working; 1 Broken)
Ramsey, NJ · 43 bids
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hillsborough, NJ · 27 bids
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Lot of Dell OptiPlex Computers, Dell Latitude Laptop & HP OfficeJet Pro Printers
Newton, NJ · 32 bids
Lot of 211 Dell Chromebook 3100s.
Ramsey, NJ · 32 bids
1993 Spartan EEI Fire Truck
Bridgeton, NJ · 9 bids
1998 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Ambulance Body
Hillsborough, NJ · 18 bids
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2014 Dodge Charger
Clayton, NJ · 17 bids
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2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
Delran, NJ · 14 bids
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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Police
Mount Laurel, NJ · 14 bids
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2006 Ford Econoline Ambulance Type 3
Nutley, NJ · 11 bids
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2012 Freightliner Sprinter Van
Clayton, NJ · 11 bids
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Who's Selling in New Jersey Right Now
The 1,983 active New Jersey lots come from 128 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Camden County Sheriff's Office - 174 active listings
- Essex County Sheriff's Office - 159 active listings
- Middlesex County Sheriff's Office - 124 active listings
- Passaic County Sheriff's Office - 118 active listings
- Monmouth County Sheriff's Office - 96 active listings
- Gloucester County Sheriff's Office - 91 active listings
- Bergen County Sheriff's Office - 90 active listings
- Burlington County Sheriff's Office - 86 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
What Government Surplus Sold For in New Jersey
Median winning bids from 3,979 completed government auction sales in New Jersey, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $1,500 | 2,401 |
| Electronics | $253 | 637 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,225 | 333 |
| Tools & industrial | $207 | 220 |
| Office furniture | $20 | 195 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $210 | 132 |
| Military surplus | $122 | 41 |
| Jewelry | $599 | 20 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in New Jersey. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
New Jersey Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at New Jersey government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $1,513 | 132 |
| Trailer | $675 | 100 |
| Ford Econoline | $1,015 | 88 |
| Ford Crown Victoria | $1,009 | 81 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $109 | 69 |
| Ford F-250 | $914 | 66 |
| Ford F-350 | $2,500 | 58 |
| Ford Escape | $1,025 | 53 |
| Dell Latitude | $109 | 47 |
| Dump truck | $3,801 | 40 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in New Jersey. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Whether you're searching for New Jersey gov auctions, State of New Jersey surplus, New Jersey state auctions, or government auto auctions in New Jersey, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and NJ state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside New Jersey? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-19
New Jersey Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture.
Auctions Near You in New Jersey
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Newark lot and a Butler lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
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Where New Jersey Auctions Come From
Government surplus in New Jersey is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- CivilView in New Jersey - 1335 active listings
- GovDeals in New Jersey - 499 active listings
- GovPlanet in New Jersey - 56 active listings
- Municibid in New Jersey - 41 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 17 active listings in New Jersey
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 12 active listings in New Jersey
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers - 8 active listings in New Jersey
- Purple Wave - 5 active listings in New Jersey
- GSA Auctions - 4 active listings in New Jersey
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 2 active listings in New Jersey
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 1 active listing in New Jersey
- USGovBid - 1 active listing in New Jersey
- Public Surplus - 1 active listing in New Jersey
- Apple Auctioneering - 1 active listing in New Jersey
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in New Jersey?
- Government surplus auctions in New Jersey are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of New Jersey's own surplus platform. Right now the 1,983 open New Jersey lots come from CivilView (1335), GovDeals (499), GovPlanet (56), Municibid (41), and 10 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in New Jersey?
- Government auctions in New Jersey offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in NJ. The open New Jersey lots break down as real estate (1395), vehicles (275), electronics (83), other (68), equipment (66). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in New Jersey have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest New Jersey pickup locations right now are Newark (93), Hillsborough (53), Clifton (50), Edison (49), Paterson (41), with lots open in 181 more NJ cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in New Jersey legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in New Jersey open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in New Jersey are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.