Wisconsin Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,264 active government auctions in Wisconsin right now, listed by 54 named WI sellers across 10 official platforms. Most of it sits in La Crosse and Stevens Point (59 WI cities have lots open).
Government surplus in Wisconsin carries a median winning bid of $75 (typical range $14–$727), from 3,729 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
Search all 1,264 Wisconsin auctions
Filter by price, distance, and when the auction ends
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4D 4WD SUV - Police
Mount Horeb, WI · 10 bids
142,614 miV8
2015 Ford E-450/Road Rescue Ambulance
Amery, WI · 9 bids
233,164 miDoes not run
Liftmoore 4000X Truck-Mount 20' Crane
Holmen, WI · 9 bids
1998 Lund 1440v-Rebel 14' Aluminum V-Hull Boat w/ Mercury 30 HP Outboard Motor and Shoreland'r Trailer
Woodruff, WI · 9 bids
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4-Door 4WD SUV - Police
Frederic, WI · 8 bids
115,989 miV8
1992 15' MirroCraft Jon Boat w/ 30hp Mariner Tiller and Yacht Club Trailer
Woodruff, WI · 8 bids
2009 Ford E450 Super Duty Diesel Ambulance
Elkhorn, WI · 8 bids
103,336 miV8
2008 Alumacraft Classic 165 CS 16'5" Aluminum V-Hull Boat w/ Mercury 75 HP Outboard Motor and Karavan Trailer
Mount Horeb, WI · 8 bids
2020 Ram 1500
Rhinelander, WI · 2 bids
146,720 mi8 cyl
Atlas Copco PB310 Hydraulic Hammer Excavator Attachment
Janesville, WI · 7 bids
2010 Skeeter WX 1900 19'2" Fiberglass V-Hull Boat w/ Mercury 200HP Motor and Skeeter Trailer
Mount Horeb, WI · 7 bids
2006 SeaArc MV1660 16'8" Flat Bottom Boat w/ Karavan Trailer
Mount Horeb, WI · 7 bids
Who's Selling in Wisconsin Right Now
The 1,264 active Wisconsin lots come from 54 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 992 active listings
- Appleton, WI - 42 active listings
- Public Surplus - 20 active listings
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES - PLANT 953 - 17 active listings
- Menasha Police Department, WI - 16 active listings
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Surplus, WI - 13 active listings
- Eau Claire, WI - 11 active listings
- Department of Medicine and Surgery — Department of Medicine and Surgery - 9 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 Wisconsin
Median winning bids from 3,421 completed government auction sales in Wisconsin, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,766 | 951 |
| Electronics | $46 | 664 |
| Office furniture | $6 | 610 |
| Tools & industrial | $67 | 519 |
| Collectibles | $130 | 283 |
| Heavy equipment | $970 | 214 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $38 | 113 |
| Jewelry | $119 | 52 |
| Military surplus | $8 | 15 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Wisconsin. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Wisconsin Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Wisconsin government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $5,208 | 82 |
| File cabinet | $7 | 79 |
| HP EliteBook | $68 | 78 |
| HP EliteDesk | $21 | 75 |
| Trailer | $2,550 | 67 |
| Projector | $23 | 40 |
| Drill | $33 | 39 |
| HP laptop | $90 | 36 |
| Desk | $7 | 34 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $13,000 | 34 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin gov auctions, State of Wisconsin surplus, Wisconsin state auctions, or government auto auctions in Wisconsin, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and WI 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 Wisconsin? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-24
Wisconsin Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture.
Auctions Near You in Wisconsin
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a La Crosse lot and a Neenah 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 Wisconsin Auctions
Where Wisconsin Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Wisconsin is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction in Wisconsin - 992 active listings
- GovDeals in Wisconsin - 141 active listings
- Public Surplus in Wisconsin - 45 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Wisconsin - 37 active listings
- Purple Wave - 17 active listings in Wisconsin
- GSA Auctions - 15 active listings in Wisconsin
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 8 active listings in Wisconsin
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 7 active listings in Wisconsin
- HUD HomeStore - 1 active listing in Wisconsin
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 1 active listing in Wisconsin
Government Auction Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Wisconsin?
- Government surplus auctions in Wisconsin are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Wisconsin's own surplus platform. Right now the 1,264 open Wisconsin lots come from Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction (992), GovDeals (141), Public Surplus (45), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (37), and 6 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 Wisconsin?
- Government auctions in Wisconsin offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in WI. The open Wisconsin lots break down as other (443), furniture (202), vehicles (160), electronics (121), tools (104). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin pickup locations right now are La Crosse (173), Stevens Point (153), Hudson (82), Menomonie (61), Eau Claire (59), with lots open in 54 more WI cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Wisconsin are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.