A Plain-English Guide

The 3 Types of Bibb County Auction Sales

Every first Tuesday, three very different kinds of property sell on the same courthouse steps in Macon. They look similar — but the redemption rules, what you actually buy, and the risks are worlds apart. Here is how each one works.

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Non-Judicial Foreclosure

Mortgage foreclosure under power of sale — the most common type at every auction. No redemption period and immediate title, but you inherit any senior liens.

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Judicial In-Rem Tax Sale

A court-ordered tax foreclosure. 60-day redemption at a 20% premium. The most reliable sales — once a judge orders them, they almost always proceed.

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Sheriff's Levy Tax Sale

You buy a tax lien, not the property. 12-month redemption at 20%. The deepest discounts and highest returns — for patient investors.

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