What are Tax Deed Land Sales

Pursuant to Sec. 75.69, WI Statutes and Sec. 3.20, Marathon County General Code of Ordinances, a parcel of tax delinquent real estate acquired by Marathon County, Wisconsin, hereinafter described, is being offered for sale by auction at a price not less than the appraised value or set value. Marathon County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Any special assessments in the process of collection shall be the liability of the purchaser; contact the municipal clerk for outstanding special assessments.

How to Bid

Tax Deed Properties - It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to:

• Investigate properties prior to putting in a bid to Marathon County via the Wisconsin Surplus Auction site. Marathon County listings can be found HERE.
• Check if any special assessments are due on properties listed by contacting the municipal clerk. All municipal clerk contact information can be found HERE.
• Do additional research if more information required than what is noted in the advertisement on the Wisconsin Surplus auction site.

All bids must be placed using the listing on the Wisconsin Surplus Auction site. Please direct any questions to the County Clerk at 715-261-1500.

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