Deed Atlas
Single Family (Foreclosure)
1018 W Washington St, Auburn, IL 62615
$900 Government bid
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sq ft · built 1951
Foreclosure sale
Seller: USDA Rural Development
Contact: USDA Rural Development servicing office
Illinois: government homes for sale and tax sales
Real properties sold by federal agencies in Illinois today, the state's tax sale rules, and local price and rent figures. Every listing links to the official page and the official seller. Open Illinois in the Deed Atlas app.
Government-owned properties for sale in Illinois (1)
Other official places to look
- HUD homes (FHA foreclosures): HUD's own search. HUD's site does not allow automated reading, so Deed Atlas links to it instead of copying it.
- Fannie Mae HomePath: Fannie Mae-owned homes, listed through agents.
- VA-acquired homes: The VA's home loan pages list how to buy VA-acquired properties.
- GSA real property: Federal buildings and land sold by the General Services Administration.
- US Marshals: Forfeited real property, sold through contractors.
Illinois tax sales: lien state
| Type of sale | Lien |
|---|---|
| Interest or penalty (maximum by law) | Up to 18% per 6 months, bid down (penalty) |
| Redemption period | 2 to 2.5 years (residential) |
| When sales happen | Annual sale set by each county; Cook County: 15 December 2026 |
| Law | 35 ILCS 200/21-215 (check the statute; not re-checked today) |
Official county pages
- Cook: Annual tax sale on 2026-12-15 (Cook County Treasurer home page, checked 2026-11-08 ('How to Avoid the December 15, 2026 Tax Sale'))
Tax sale dates and lists come from each county treasurer, tax collector or sheriff; they publish the list a few weeks before the sale.
Illinois prices and rents
| Median home value (ACS 2024 5-year) | $263,300 |
|---|---|
| Median gross rent (monthly) | $1,274 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 17.2 |
| Home prices, 1 year (FHFA HPI, 2026 Q2) | 6.0% |
| Home prices, 5 years | 46.9% |
Questions
Can anyone buy a government home in Illinois?
Yes. Treasury and IRS auctions are open to the public (Treasury needs a deposit and online registration). USDA REO homes are bought through a real estate agent; USDA foreclosure sales are run by a trustee. Each listing's official page has the terms.
Is Illinois a tax lien or a tax deed state?
Illinois is a lien state. The maximum rate set by law is Up to 18% per 6 months, bid down (penalty). Rules differ by county: check the county's own page before a sale.
Information only, not investment, legal or tax advice. Listings come from the agencies' own pages and can change or be withdrawn at any time: always verify with the agency or county before you bid or buy.