Seized Property: what it sells for at government auction
The median seized property lot sold for $134 across 38 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $44 and $271.
Median sale
$134
Typical range
$44–$271
Completed lots
38
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$77
2026-07
$220
2026-06
$146
2026-05
$94
Recent sold seized property examples
- Confiscated Liquor Lot (4 pallets) (Approximately 2,556 Bottles)$10,010Sold Aug 7, 2026 · SC
- Assorted Confiscated Music Items2$52Sold Aug 1, 2026 · GA
- Assorted Confiscated iTEMS #2$138Sold Aug 1, 2026 · GA
- Assorted Confiscated iTEMS #1$27Sold Aug 1, 2026 · GA
- Assorted Confiscated Scrap Metal$32Sold Aug 1, 2026 · GA
- Assorted Confiscated Glassware$10Sold Aug 1, 2026 · GA
Seized Property sold prices by state
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus seized property sell for at government auction?
- Across 38 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median seized property sold for $134, with most closing between $44 and $271. Final prices vary with item type, condition, age, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus seized property?
- Government agencies sell surplus seized property through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live seized property listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
Related
Methodology: median final winning bid on seized property lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, pooled across every seized property lot in the category. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.