Michigan: government homes for sale and tax sales

Real properties sold by federal agencies in Michigan 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 Michigan in the Deed Atlas app.

Government-owned properties for sale in Michigan (1)

Commercial Building

5253 Division Avenue S., Grand Rapids, MI 49548

$57,000 Starting bid

3,444 sq ft · built 1964

Online auction · 2026-11-13

Seller: US Department of the Treasury (seized real property)
Contact: CWS Asset Management and Sales, Treasury's real property contractor

Official listing

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.

Michigan tax sales: deed state

Type of sale	Deed
Interest or penalty (maximum by law)	None: the buyer gets the property, not interest
Redemption period	Before the county forecloses (March 31)
When sales happen	County foreclosure auctions, August to October
Law	MCL § 211.78m (check the statute; not re-checked today)

Tax sale dates and lists come from each county treasurer, tax collector or sheriff; they publish the list a few weeks before the sale.

Michigan prices and rents

Median home value (ACS 2024 5-year)	$231,600
Median gross rent (monthly)	$1,129
Price-to-rent ratio	17.1
Home prices, 1 year (FHFA HPI, 2026 Q2)	4.6%
Home prices, 5 years	45.6%

Questions

Can anyone buy a government home in Michigan?

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 Michigan a tax lien or a tax deed state?

Michigan is a deed state. 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 Listings come from the agencies' own pages and can change or be withdrawn at any time: always verify with the agency or county before you bid or buy.