All Sheriff Sales are pursuant to the provision of the Ohio Revised Code.  All sales being at 1 p.m. in the lobby of the Greene County Courthouse at 45 N. Detroit St., Xenia, Ohio 45385.  The official listing of upcoming properties to be sold can be found in the Tuesday edition of the Xenia Gazette and Fairborn Daily Herald for three consecutive Tuesday’s prior to the date of sale.  The information provided on our website is a courtesy and should be verified for accuracy by the official ad. 

The properties are not available for tour or inspections.   The properties are bought as is “buyers beware” without any warranty or guarantee.  The Sheriff’s Office does not have information on liens, taxes, information on the condition or layout of the property.  Any outstanding utility bills may be the responsibility of the purchaser.  To view case file information, visit the Clerk of Court’s website.  Additional information can also be found on the Auditor’s website.   

All taxes and assessments that appear on the tax duplicate filed with the Greene County Treasurer will be deducted from proceeds from the sale.  This includes taxes and assessments for 2010, prior years yet unpaid and delinquent tax amounts.  The successful bidder will be responsible for any subsequent taxes or assessments that appear on said tax duplicates after the date of the sale of the property.

The starting bids will be two-thirds of the appraised amount unless otherwise noted.  The appraisal is a “drive by” appraisal.  The appraisers assume no responsibility for, and give no weight to, unknown legal matters, including but not limited to, concealed or latent defects, and/or the presence of harmful or said chemicals, pollutants, or gases.

The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid by personal check with the Purchase Information Form at the conclusion of the sale.  The plaintiff’s attorney prepares the confirmation entry and the deed.  Once the deed is executed the purchaser will be notified to submit the remaining balance plus transfer and recording fees.  The balance is to be paid with certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Greene County Sheriff's Office.  Failure to submit the balance could cause for contempt proceedings to be filed.