Illinois Tax Deed & Lien Auctions — Live Data Parcel-level data
Browse scored tax sale properties in Illinois. Every listing includes a 0-100 deal score, risk flags, estimated equity, and auction details. Updated daily from county sources.
1841
Live Properties
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Counties Covered
69
Avg Deal Score
2 yrs
Redemption Period
How Illinois Tax Sales Work
Sale Type
Tax Deed
Illinois sells the actual property deed at auction. The winning bidder receives ownership of the property (subject to certain surviving liens and title clearing requirements).
Redemption Period
2 yrs
Tax deed after 2-2.5 year redemption period. Cook County has its own complex process.
Avg Property Tax Rate
2.27%
Above the national average (1.1%). Higher tax rates mean larger opening bids and lien amounts.
Homestead Rules
Special Rules Apply
Cook County has multiple exemptions. Lake County has separate rules.
Investor Notes for Illinois:
IL has 2-2.5 year redemption period — capital locked for a long time. Cook County (Chicago) is extremely complex with its own rules and timeline. Very high property tax rates mean large opening bids. Check for city water liens in Chicago properties.
Common Liens & Pitfalls in Illinois
IRS federal tax liens
City of Chicago water liens
Building code violation fines
Current Auctions in Illinois
1841 live properties scored and ready for analysis
0000001107 W 110TH ST CHICAGO 606433743, Chicago, Cook County, IL
Cook County, IL
Opening Bid$0
Est. Market Value$490,554
TypeSingle Family
Score: 77.0 (low confidence)
Live Auction
Lien-checked
Limited data
Benet Lake, WI 53102
Lake County, IL
Opening Bid$0
Est. Market Value$524,950
TypeLand / Vacant
Score: 72.0 (low confidence)
Live Auction
LIEN RISK
Limited data
0000012140 S UNION AVE CHICAGO 606286340, Riverdale, Cook County, IL
Cook County, IL
Opening Bid$0
Est. Market Value$436,476
TypeSingle Family
Score: 70.0 (low confidence)
⚠ Senior lien risk detected
This property has an open Vacant Building Notice or other lien flag. In Maryland, VBN obligations
survive the tax-deed sale — the new owner inherits cleanup, fines, and potential
demolition orders. Verify directly with the city before bidding.
Live Auction
LIEN RISK
Limited data
Trevor, WI 53179
Lake County, IL
Opening Bid$0
Est. Market Value$524,950
TypeLand / Vacant
Score: 67.0 (low confidence)
⚠ Senior lien risk detected
This property has an open Vacant Building Notice or other lien flag. In Maryland, VBN obligations
survive the tax-deed sale — the new owner inherits cleanup, fines, and potential
demolition orders. Verify directly with the city before bidding.
Live Auction
Lien-checked
Limited data
Fox Lake, IL 60020
Lake County, IL
Opening Bid$0
Est. Market Value$524,950
TypeLand / Vacant
Score: 66.0 (low confidence)
Data sourced from county records. Verify details on the official site before acting.
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Illinois Tax Sale FAQ
Illinois is a tax deed state. Tax deed after 2-2.5 year redemption period. Cook County has its own complex process.
The redemption period in Illinois is 2 yrs. During this period, the original owner can reclaim the property by paying the purchase price plus applicable penalties and interest.
DeedFlex aggregates Illinois 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 Illinois properties with full deal analysis.
Key risks include: IRS federal tax liens, City of Chicago water liens, Building code violation fines. IL has 2-2.5 year redemption period — capital locked for a long time. Cook County (Chicago) is extremely complex with its own rules and timeline. Very high property tax rates mean large opening bids. Check for city water liens in Chicago properties.
Opening bids vary widely by county and property. Illinois has an average property tax rate of 2.27%, 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.