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Dakota County, MN Over-the-Counter Tax Deeds (2026): 1 County-Held Listings
Quick answer: Minnesota counties hold 1 unsold tax-deed properties you can buy over the counter at a price the county sets, no lower than its appraised value (Minn. Stat. 282.01), with no auction.
These are Dakota 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, no lower than its appraised value (Minn. Stat. 282.01). The same due diligence as auction buying applies: title, condition, and surviving-lien research before you commit.
See the full Minnesota OTC inventory, this county's tax-sale overview, and the live Minnesota auction calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What does over-the-counter mean in Dakota County?
When a Dakota County property gets no bid at the tax sale, the county keeps it and sells it afterward at a price the county sets, no lower than its appraised value (Minn. Stat. 282.01).
How do I buy an OTC property in Dakota County?
Dakota 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 Dakota County OTC list with valuations and hidden-lien flags to pick targets before applying.
Are Dakota County OTC properties cheaper than auction?
Not necessarily: they sell at a price the county sets, no lower than its appraised value (Minn. Stat. 282.01). The tradeoff is the inventory skews toward what bidders passed on, so title and condition research matters even more.