Washington Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,289 active government auctions in Washington right now, listed by 114 named WA sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Tumwater and Seattle (42 WA cities have lots open).
Government surplus in Washington carries a median winning bid of $150 (typical range $22–$1,383), from 6,412 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2005 Ford F-250 SD 4WD
Olympia, WA · 9 bids
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1996 Ford F-250
Tacoma, WA · 9 bids
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2012 Ford F-350 SD XL 2WD Long Bed PU w/Fuel Tank & Tommy Lift Gate (ID #48414) (S4) (26-3160) 11700 XL
Tumwater, WA · 8 bids
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2017 Dodge Police Charger 4DR AWD Sedan (ID #48406) (W31) (26-3263) 225
Tumwater, WA · 8 bids
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2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor AWD 4DR SUV (ID #48410) (OEF05) (26-3149) 11700
Tumwater, WA · 8 bids
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2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor AWD 4DR SUV (ID #48356) (W26) (26-3264) 225
Tumwater, WA · 7 bids
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2020 Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor, AWD, 3.0L Ecoboost
Olympia, WA · 6 bids
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NO RESERVE 2016 Ford F-350 Power Stroke 6.7L 245,162 miles
Chehalis, WA · 6 bids
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Dell XPS 13 9365 Laptop - Core i7 (ID# 47443) (C4K-CART) (NO UPC)
Tumwater, WA · 16 bids
2016 Ford Explorer AWD Police Interceptor SUV (ID# 48450) (FTL) (26-2870) 21716
Tumwater, WA · 5 bids
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2017 Ford Explorer Interceptor Utility, 3.5L EcoBoost engine
Olympia, WA · 5 bids
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Ext. Cab 2WD
Centralia, WA · 4 bids
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Official Washington government surplus programs
GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 1,289 open in Washington right now; the list below links each official program directly.
- Washington State Surplus (Surplus Operations)Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
Electronics, office furniture, mobile devices and other state agency surplus
Auctions run on GovDeals. Open to the public. Address: 7511 New Market St SW, Tumwater, WA 98501.
- Federal Surplus ProgramWashington State Department of Enterprise Services
Federal surplus property for eligible public agencies, nonprofits and qualifying small businesses
Donation program for eligible organizations, not open to the public.
- King County Personal Property SurplusKing County Fleet Services
County equipment, furniture and other items no longer needed
Auctions run on GovDeals. Open to the public. Address: 5810 7th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98108.
Taken from each program's official page, checked 2026-10-11.
Who's Selling in Washington Right Now
The 1,289 active Washington lots come from 114 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Public Surplus - 211 active listings
- State of Washington Surplus Operations, WA - 178 active listings
- North Kitsap School District #400 - 94 active listings
- King County, WA - 88 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 53 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 45 active listings
- Kitsap County - Treasurer - 40 active listings
- Department of Medicine and Surgery — Department of Medicine and Surgery - 33 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 Washington
Median winning bids from 6,226 completed government auction sales in Washington, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | $100 | 2,086 |
| Vehicles | $2,766 | 1,766 |
| Office furniture | $4 | 1,196 |
| Tools & industrial | $100 | 661 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $102 | 227 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,050 | 199 |
| Military surplus | $210 | 91 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Washington. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Washington Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Washington government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Office chair | $5 | 567 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,625 | 147 |
| iPhone | $107 | 106 |
| Ford Interceptor Utility | $1,800 | 95 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,920 | 86 |
| Dell Latitude | $106 | 73 |
| Printer | $13 | 72 |
| Chevrolet Express | $3,825 | 68 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $4,737 | 65 |
| Dell OptiPlex | $20 | 61 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Washington. 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 Washington gov auctions, State of Washington surplus, Washington state auctions, or government auto auctions in Washington, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and WA 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 Washington? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-25
Washington Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Collectibles, Furniture.
Auctions Near You in Washington
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Tumwater lot and an Arlington lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for Washington Auctions
Where Washington Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Washington is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Washington - 556 active listings
- Public Surplus in Washington - 512 active listings
- GSA Auctions in Washington - 63 active listings
- GovPlanet in Washington - 53 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Washington - 45 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 19 active listings in Washington
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 11 active listings in Washington
- CivilView - 8 active listings in Washington
- HUD HomeStore - 6 active listings in Washington
- Purple Wave - 6 active listings in Washington
- Bid4Assets - 5 active listings in Washington
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers - 4 active listings in Washington
- Municibid - 1 active listing in Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Washington?
- Government surplus auctions in Washington are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals and Public Surplus. The official Washington programs are Washington State Surplus (Surplus Operations), Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (auctions on GovDeals); Federal Surplus Program, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale); and King County Personal Property Surplus, King County Fleet Services (auctions on GovDeals). Right now the 1,289 open Washington lots come from GovDeals (556), Public Surplus (512), GSA Auctions (63), GovPlanet (53), and 9 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 Washington?
- Government auctions in Washington offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in WA. The open Washington lots break down as other (313), vehicles (234), real estate (170), electronics (161), furniture (140). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Washington 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 Washington pickup locations right now are Tumwater (195), Seattle (145), Poulsbo (97), Port Orchard (53), Puyallup (38), with lots open in 37 more WA cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Washington 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 Washington open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Washington are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.