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Browse scored tax sale properties in Illinois. 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.

19802
Live Properties
26
Counties Covered
39
Avg Deal Score
2 yrs
Redemption Period
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How Illinois Tax Sales Work

Sale Type
Tax Lien Certificate
Illinois 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
2 yrs
Buyer holds a Certificate of Purchase (lien). If unredeemed after the 2-yr (other)/2.5-yr (residential 1-6 units) period, the buyer must petition the Circuit Court, which orders the County Clerk to issue a tax deed (35 ILCS 200/22-30, 22-40). Cook County (Chicago) runs its own annual/scavenger sale 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

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536 WELLINGTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120
Kane County, IL
Opening Bid $849
Estimated market value $265,500
Status In public records · no auction date set yet
Score: 39.0
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Illinois Tax Sale FAQ

Illinois is a tax lien state. Buyer holds a Certificate of Purchase (lien). If unredeemed after the 2-yr (other)/2.5-yr (residential 1-6 units) period, the buyer must petition the Circuit Court, which orders the County Clerk to issue a tax deed (35 ILCS 200/22-30, 22-40). Cook County (Chicago) runs its own annual/scavenger sale 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.

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