1. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Auctions
🔗 https://realestatesales.gov
- Sells surplus federal land, buildings, and properties.
- Includes rural, commercial, and residential land across the U.S.
- Open to the public with an online bidding process.
2. U.S. Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land Sales
🔗 https://www.blm.gov/programs/lands-and-realty/land-tenure/land-sales
- Offers public land for sale, mostly in Western states (e.g., Nevada, Arizona, Colorado).
- Some land is available for homesteading, agricultural, or recreational use.
- Properties are sold through public auctions or direct sales.
3. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Homes & Land Sales
🔗 https://www.hudhomestore.gov
- Sells foreclosed homes and land owned by HUD.
- Some properties qualify for discounted sales to first-time buyers and non-profits.
- Available nationwide.
4. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Rural Development Property Sales
🔗 https://www.resales.usda.gov
- Sells rural land and properties previously owned by farmers and ranchers.
- Some land may be eligible for special financing.
- Often cheaper than private sales.
5. State and County Government Auctions
- Many states and counties sell tax-defaulted land through online or in-person auctions.
- Check your local county treasurer or tax collector’s website for upcoming sales.
- Examples of auction platforms:
- GovDeals (https://www.govdeals.com)
- Bid4Assets (https://www.bid4assets.com)
6. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Land Sales
🔗 https://www.usace.army.mil
- Occasionally sells surplus federal land no longer needed for military or infrastructure projects.
- Good for agricultural, recreational, and development purposes.
7. National Park Service (NPS) & State Land Trusts
- Occasionally sells excess or unneeded land near national parks or reserves.
- Some state trust lands are sold for residential, commercial, or conservation use.
- Example: Arizona State Land Department (https://land.az.gov).
8. U.S. Marshals Service Asset Auctions
🔗 https://www.usmarshals.gov/
- Sells seized properties (including land) from criminal forfeitures.
- Can be cheaper than market value but often requires quick payment.