Sep 15, 2026 · in 3 days
Commonly obtained for insurable resale title; surplus funds claims may exist for prior owners.
Florida dual-track: Tax Collector sells tax certificates; after ~2 years, certificate holders apply for tax deed and Marion County Clerk of Court & Comptroller conducts online tax deed sales on RealAuction (marion.realtaxdeed.com). Notice of sale published in Voice of South Marion for four consecutive weeks. Lands Available for Taxes inventory is separate. Sold AS IS; Clerk does not warrant title or encumbrances.
Inherited from Florida rather than researched for Marion: type, redemption, returns, statute.
| Parcel | Address | Opening bid | Assessed | Spread | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4033-003-029 | 18648 SE 105TH PL · OCKLAWAHA | $23,976 | $35,837 | $11,861 | pending |
| 5067-420-000 | 20166 SE 156TH PL · UMATILLA | $25,768 | $28,921 | $3,153 | pending |
Spread is not profit.It compares the opening bid to the county's assessed value, which is not market value — Florida assesses at just value, but Save Our Homes / Amendment 1 caps compress assessed below market on long-held homesteads. Open a parcel to run the full max-bid analysis, which accounts for the assessment ratio, surviving liens, quiet title, and holding costs.