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Otsego County, MI Over-the-Counter Tax Deeds (2026): 6 County-Held Listings
Quick answer: Michigan counties hold 6 unsold tax-deed properties you can buy over the counter at a price the county sets (Michigan has no statutory over-the-counter price; these are properties the county kept after its auctions and sells by request form), with no auction.
These are Otsego County properties that went through a tax deed sale and got no bid, so the county kept them. They sell at a price the county sets (Michigan has no statutory over-the-counter price; these are properties the county kept after its auctions and sells by request form). The same due diligence as auction buying applies: title, condition, and surviving-lien research before you commit.
See the full Michigan OTC inventory, this county's tax-sale overview, and the live Michigan auction calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What does over-the-counter mean in Otsego County?
When a Otsego County property gets no bid at the tax sale, the county keeps it and sells it afterward at a price the county sets (Michigan has no statutory over-the-counter price; these are properties the county kept after its auctions and sells by request form).
How do I buy an OTC property in Otsego County?
Otsego County publishes its held/available list and an application process — typically a form plus payment of the taxes and fees. DeedFlex members see the scored Otsego County OTC list with valuations and hidden-lien flags to pick targets before applying.
Are Otsego County OTC properties cheaper than auction?
Not necessarily: they sell at a price the county sets (Michigan has no statutory over-the-counter price; these are properties the county kept after its auctions and sells by request form). The tradeoff is the inventory skews toward what bidders passed on, so title and condition research matters even more.