Florida Auction Blog

Florida foreclosure and tax deed auctions in May 2013

FAD tracks 15,762 auction records dated for May 2013, including 15,033 foreclosures (95.4%) and 729 tax deed auctions (4.6%). The page uses the same current auction and property information shown throughout FAD.

Historical records can still change when source systems correct or backfill auction data. Status and equity shown here reflect the information currently available to FAD.

Monthly auction snapshot

Statewide volume, current lifecycle status, property linkage and valuation signals.

Auctions tracked
15,762
Foreclosures
15,033
Tax deeds
729
Active now
0
Sold results
8,605
Linked properties
13,121
Average market value
$399,627
Average estimated equity
$223,015

12-month auction trend

Monthly auction volume leading into May 2013. The dashed historical baseline is the average for the same calendar month across all available months before this 12-month window, so seasonality is compared without using future data.

Current month: 15,762
05,00010,00015,00020,000Jun 12: 9,589 auctionsJul 12: 9,473 auctionsAug 12: 10,814 auctionsSep 12: 9,662 auctionsOct 12: 12,985 auctionsNov 12: 12,666 auctionsDec 12: 8,933 auctionsJan 13: 16,541 auctionsFeb 13: 11,543 auctionsMar 13: 13,229 auctionsApr 13: 14,770 auctionsMay 13: 15,762 auctionsJun 12Aug 12Oct 12Dec 12Feb 13Apr 13
Actual monthly auctionsHistorical same-month baseline
12-month peak: 16,541 Auctions tracked12-month low: 8,933 Auctions trackedHistorical same-month baseline: 7,682 auctions • 4 prior yearsCurrent vs baseline: +105.2%

Auction type mix

Share of foreclosures versus tax deeds in May 2013.

15,762total records
Foreclosures15,033 (95.4%)
Tax deeds729 (4.6%)

Equity coverage

Known versus unknown estimated equity coverage for the month.

8,542known estimates
Positive equity7,509 (47.6%)
Zero or negative1,033 (6.6%)
Unknown7,220 (45.8%)

How this month compares

Compared with the previous month, auction volume is 6.7% higher. Compared with the same month one year earlier, volume is 57.0% higher. These comparisons use the same current auction records shown throughout FAD, so later source corrections are reflected across months.

Previous month14,770 auctions
Year earlier10,039 auctions

Equity-data coverage

FAD can calculate an estimated equity signal for 8,542 of 15,762 records (54.2%). Among records with a usable estimate, 7,509 are positive and 1,033 are zero or negative. 7,220 remain unknown rather than being forced into a numeric estimate.

Positive equity total$2,018,540,982
Estimated shortfall total$113,543,006

Notable linked property records

These properties have been matched to public property records. The list highlights active auctions with positive estimated equity, recorded third-party sales with usable post-sale figures, and higher-value properties. It is a research shortlist, not a recommendation or profitability ranking.

Foreclosure
Recorded third-party sale

1800 SW HUNTER DR OKEECHOBEE FL 34974

Martin • Foreclosure • Grazing Land Soil Capability Class Iv

6,569 sq ft • Built 2023 • Auction 05/23/2013

Market value$2,196,216
Auction basis$60,100
Est. equity$2,136,116
Research this propertyMatched property record
Foreclosure
Recorded third-party sale

11350 SAN JOSE BLVD JACKSONVILLE FL 32223

Duval • Foreclosure • Auto Sales, Auto Repair And Storage, Auto Service Shops, Body And Fender Shops, Commercial Garages, Farm And Machinery Sales And Services, Auto Rental, Marine Equipment, Trailers And Related Equipment, Mobile Home Sales, Motorcycles, Construction Vehicle Sales

10,437 sq ft • Built 2010 • Auction 05/29/2013

Market value$1,967,408
Auction basis$625,100
Est. equity$1,342,308
Research this propertyMatched property record
Foreclosure
Recorded third-party sale

912 S OREGON AVE TAMPA FL 33606

Hillsborough • Foreclosure • Single Family

4,137 sq ft • Built 2020 • Auction 05/23/2013

Market value$1,676,374
Auction basis$401,300
Est. equity$1,275,074
Research this propertyMatched property record

Busiest auction dates

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County-by-county auction activity

Each county links directly to the same month in the live Calendar and Map so you can move from the monthly overview into the properties and auctions behind the numbers.

CountyTotalForeclosuresTax deedsActiveSoldPositive equityResearch
Miami-Dade4,1594,03612301,7312,639Calendar•Map
Broward2,6002,600001,0111,706Calendar•Map
Orange1,5201,52000864656Calendar•Map
Hillsborough1,1671,16700591530Calendar•Map
Duval90390300703297Calendar•Map
Lee8217091120603380Calendar•Map
Pinellas785740450497138Calendar•Map
Polk7266031230440324Calendar•Map
Sarasota41741700278139Calendar•Map
Marion37037000238115Calendar•Map
Volusia3553550024729Calendar•Map
Pasco34334300194156Calendar•Map
Charlotte329191138028683Calendar•Map
Manatee2902846021116Calendar•Map
Escambia20415252017821Calendar•Map
Citrus18912564088115Calendar•Map
Indian River1431430010944Calendar•Map
Bay1391390011520Calendar•Map
Okaloosa125125009927Calendar•Map
Walton78552305332Calendar•Map
Martin5656004317Calendar•Map
Osceola3003002313Calendar•Map
Lake120120212Calendar•Map
Brevard101010Calendar•Map

Property-type mix

Single Family8,665
Condominiums3,368
Unknown2,619
Vacant Residential296
Multi Family Fewer Than 10 Units293
Mobile Homes218
Acreage Not Zoned Agricultural With Or Without Extra Features55
Vacant Commercial33
Stores, One Story22
Office Buildings, Non Professional Service Buildings, One Story18

Recorded auction status mix

Counts use the source auction status recorded in the auctions table for this month. Values that are only dates or clock times are excluded so the list reflects meaningful auction states.

Canceled per Order3,152
Canceled per County1,615
Canceled per Bankruptcy757
Auction did not meet County Requirements514
Rescheduled297
Redeemed167
Auction to be rescheduled155
Bidder Walked Away143
Canceled per Attorney98
Proof of Publication not received or incorrect65
Auction to be rescheduled.56
Judgment Vacated/Dismissed42
Other35
Clerk fees not submitted per F.S. 45.035(1)31
Will be sold at courthouse location12
Redeemed After Sale8
Sold In Error7
Judgment Satisfied1
Plaintiff did not verify sale1
Suggestion of Bankruptcy filed1

12-month context

Use adjacent months to compare volume and mix without leaving the digest archive.

About these figures: FAD combines county auction records, matched property records, Florida property data, valuation signals and available auction amounts into one current research view. Estimated equity is shown only when the required market-value and auction-basis figures are available. Completed-sale equity is withheld when a sale cannot be confirmed as a third-party purchase. County auction systems can amend, cancel, postpone, reschedule, redeem, invalidate or correct records. Verify material facts with the applicable official source before relying on them.

Continue this month's research

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