Washington: government homes for sale and tax sales

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

Government-owned properties for sale in Washington (4)

SPACIOUS ESTATE WITH POOL & RIVER VIEWS IN PASCO, WA

12411 Eagle Reach Court, Pasco, WA 99301

$248,855 Minimum bid

Public auction · 2026-12-01

Seller: Internal Revenue Service (seized property auction)
Contact: IRS Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialists (PALS) · 925-260-4087

Official listing

Land for Sale in Cheney, WA

16413 W SR 904 HWY, Cheney, WA 99004

$54,608 Minimum bid

Public auction · 2026-12-02

Seller: Internal Revenue Service (seized property auction)
Contact: IRS Property Appraisal and Liquidation Specialists (PALS) · 414-530-3595

Official listing

Residential Land

8801 W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE, Carnation, WA 98014

Price: ask the seller Ask the broker

Broker sale

Seller: US Department of the Treasury (seized real property)
Contact: Listing broker for US Treasury (as published by Treasury): Denis Karnafel · 253-329-0520

Official listing

Land With Dwellings

6113 SW 240th Street, Vashon, WA 98070

Price: ask the seller Ask the broker

3 bd · 2 ba

Broker sale

Seller: US Department of the Treasury (seized real property)
Contact: Listing broker for US Treasury (as published by Treasury): Marjon McDermott · 206-817-7437

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.

Washington 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 auction
When sales happen	County foreclosure auctions
Law	RCW ch. 84.64 (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.

Washington prices and rents

Median home value (ACS 2024 5-year)	$564,600
Median gross rent (monthly)	$1,760
Price-to-rent ratio	26.7
Home prices, 1 year (FHFA HPI, 2026 Q2)	1.0%
Home prices, 5 years	29.7%

Questions

Can anyone buy a government home in Washington?

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 Washington a tax lien or a tax deed state?

Washington 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.