District of Columbia Tax Deed & Lien Auctions — Live Data Core data
Browse scored tax sale properties in District of Columbia. Every listing includes a deal score from 0 to 100 (higher is better), risk flags, estimated equity, and auction details. Updated daily from county sources.
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Live Properties
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Counties Covered
11
Avg Deal Score
6 mo
Redemption Period
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How District of Columbia Tax Sales Work
Sale Type
Tax Lien Certificate
District of Columbia sells tax lien certificates at auction. The investor pays the delinquent taxes and receives a certificate with the right to collect interest. If the owner does not redeem, the investor can eventually obtain the deed.
Redemption Period
6 mo
Tax lien certificate sold at annual auction. 6-month redemption period. Deed after foreclosure.
Avg Property Tax Rate
0.56%
Below the national average (1.1%). Lower tax rates often mean smaller opening bids and lien amounts.
Homestead Rules
Special Rules Apply
Homestead deduction available.
Investor Notes for District of Columbia:
DC is a hybrid lien/deed jurisdiction. OTR sells tax lien certificates annually. 6-month redemption at 18% interest. After redemption, must file foreclosure suit for deed. High property values mean large lien amounts. Very competitive market.
2216 H ST SOUTH OMAHA CITY LOTS, Washington County, DC
Washington County, DC
Purchase Amount$1,837
AvailabilityAvailable now (no scheduled auction)
TypeSingle Family
Score: 12.0 (low confidence)
⚠ Senior lien risk detected
This property has a flag for an open code-enforcement, vacant-building, or other recorded lien.
In many states these obligations can survive a tax sale — the new owner may inherit
cleanup, fines, or demolition costs. Confirm exactly what survives with the county or municipality before bidding.
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District of Columbia is a tax lien state. Tax lien certificate sold at annual auction. 6-month redemption period. Deed after foreclosure.
The redemption period in District of Columbia is 6 mo. During this period, the original owner can reclaim the property by paying the purchase price plus applicable penalties and interest.
DeedFlex aggregates District of Columbia tax sale listings from county auction platforms and scores each property 0-100 based on estimated equity, market conditions, risk flags, and state-specific rules. Start with Pro ($89/mo) to browse all available District of Columbia properties with full deal analysis.
Key risks include: IRS federal tax liens. DC is a hybrid lien/deed jurisdiction. OTR sells tax lien certificates annually. 6-month redemption at 18% interest. After redemption, must file foreclosure suit for deed. High property values mean large lien amounts. Very competitive market.
Opening bids vary widely by county and property. District of Columbia has an average property tax rate of 0.56%, which influences opening bid amounts. DeedFlex shows opening bids, estimated market values, and projected profit margins for every listed property so you can find deals within your budget.
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