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Browse scored tax sale properties in District of Columbia. Every listing includes a 0-100 deal score, risk flags, estimated equity, and auction details. Updated daily from county sources.

396
Live Properties
1
Counties Covered
0
Avg Deal Score
6 mo
Redemption Period

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 mean smaller opening bids, potentially better margins.
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.

Common Liens & Pitfalls in District of Columbia

  • IRS federal tax liens

Current Auctions in District of Columbia

396 live properties scored and ready for analysis

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10TH ST NW
District of Columbia County, DC
Opening Bid $1,168
Auction Date 2025-12-03
Type vacant_or_unknown
18TH ST NE
District of Columbia County, DC
Opening Bid $27,517
Auction Date 2025-12-03
Type vacant_or_unknown
G ST SE
District of Columbia County, DC
Opening Bid $6,398
Auction Date 2025-12-03
Type vacant_or_unknown
723 LONGFELLOW ST NW #P-14
District of Columbia County, DC
Opening Bid $9,438
Auction Date 2025-12-03
Type improved
NW NW
District of Columbia County, DC
Opening Bid $1,567
Auction Date 2025-12-03
Type vacant_or_unknown

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District of Columbia County Coverage

1 counties with active listings

District of Columbia Tax Sale FAQ

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. Sign up for a free trial 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 la

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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