Texas: government homes for sale and tax sales

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

Government-owned properties for sale in Texas (2)

Single Family Home

1221 W. Washington Street, Sherman, TX 75092

$65,000 Starting bid

3 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,400 sq ft · built 1960

Online auction · 2026-12-17

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

Official listing

Single Family Home

7105 Almond Drive, Killeen, TX 76542

$70,000 Starting bid

4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,227 sq ft · built 2012

Online auction · 2026-12-18

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.

Texas tax sales: redeemable deed state

Type of sale	Redeemable deed
Interest or penalty (maximum by law)	25% premium in year one, 50% in year two (homestead and farm land)
Redemption period	2 years for homesteads and farm land, 180 days for other property
When sales happen	First Tuesday of the month, county courthouse
Next date set by law	Tuesday 1 December 2026 (first Tuesday)
Law	Tex. Tax Code § 34.21 (check the statute; not re-checked today)

Official county pages

Harris: Tax foreclosure (sheriff and constable) sales (First Tuesday of each month (Texas); lists from the Harris County Tax Office)

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

Texas prices and rents

Median home value (ACS 2024 5-year)	$283,800
Median gross rent (monthly)	$1,403
Price-to-rent ratio	16.9
Home prices, 1 year (FHFA HPI, 2026 Q2)	1.6%
Home prices, 5 years	34.3%

Questions

Can anyone buy a government home in Texas?

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 Texas a tax lien or a tax deed state?

Texas is a redeemable deed state. The maximum rate set by law is 25% premium in year one, 50% in year two (homestead and farm land). 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.