San Diego & Inland Empire Auction Homes (What to Know)

If you’re seeing headlines like “680+ homes up for auction” or “minimum bids start at $100,” these are county-run tax-defaulted property auctions — not traditional home sales.

These properties are sold as-is / where-is, usually without interior access. You must register, place a deposit, and the winning bidder typically pays in full within days. In San Diego County, some title companies may not insure title for up to one year after the tax deed is recorded, and legal challenges must be filed within that same one-year window.

Bottom line: You can end up owning the property, but this is a higher-risk, research-heavy process compared to a traditional purchase with inspections and escrow protections.

Dates:

San Diego County: Online auction runs March 13–18, 2026 (bid deposit due March 5).

Riverside County (IE): Online auction runs April 23–28, 2026.

📩 If you’re considering purchasing and want to compare this to safer, traditional buying options — DM me “AUCTION.”

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Realtor: Christian Gomez

Phone Number: (949)521-9423

Email: rechristiangomez@gmail.com

Website: re-cg.com

DRE 02242748

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