Oct 6, 2026 · in 24 days
Not legally mandatory, but title companies generally require a completed suit to quiet title before insuring, because of statutory redemption rights (homestead/ag up to 2 years; others ~180 days) and possible un-joined lienholders.
| Parcel | Address | Opening bid | Assessed | Spread | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022400-000-000500-00000 | 2444 PENNSYLVANIA ST · BEAUMONT | $20,827 | $60,449 | $39,622 | cancelled |
Spread is not profit.It compares the opening bid to the county's assessed value, which is not market value — Texas requires appraisal at 100% of market value as of Jan 1 (Tex. Tax Code § 23.01). Open a parcel to run the full max-bid analysis, which accounts for the assessment ratio, surviving liens, quiet title, and holding costs.
Redeemable tax deed. Jefferson County Tax Office publishes sheriff tax sale schedule (not every first Tuesday has a sale). 2026 dates include March 3, June 2 (re-sale), October 6, and December 1 original/re-sale cycles. In-person at Jefferson County Courthouse (e.g. Jury Impaneling Room, 1085 Pearl St, Beaumont). Cash or cashier's check to Jefferson County Sheriff's Department by 4:00 p.m. sale day; exact funds recommended.
Inherited from Texas rather than researched for Jefferson: type, redemption, returns, statute.