Sheriff’s Sales (Foreclosure)

Starting in 2023, the Elk County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting their Sheriff Sales online using Bid4Assets. Below are the 2023 sale dates along with some useful information on Bid4Assets which includes how potential bidders can register to bid on upcoming sales.

Some links that may be helpful:

A sale sate will not be set until all requirements are met.

• Advance of $3,000.00 made payable to the Elk County Sheriff’s Office.
• Writ of Execution (1 for Sheriff’s Office and 1 per defendant/property to be served.)
• Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (1 for Sheriff’s Office and 1 per defendant to be served.)
• Two (2) postage-paid, self-addressed stamped envelopes.
• Affidavit of Notice pursuant to Rule 3129.1.
• Legal description must include the following per Rule 3129.2:
• Deed book & page # of recorded deed
• Tax Map # & Control #. You may get this information from the Elk County Assessment Office (814) 776-5340.
• Address of property to be sold including full street address
• Improvements to the property such as a two-story frame dwelling w/ one car detached garage. Listing residential dwelling is not This information is required per Rule 3129.2.
• Do not type the description in capital letters.
  **Please indicate if you prefer we use the short or long description for publication. Email the legal description(s) to: bkennedy@countyofelkpa.com, in Microsoft Word document form. We must have the long legal description emailed to us. If you prefer we advertise the short description, please email that as well.
• Name of contact person or persons within your office and direct dial telephone number we may call if a question should arise. Also, list an email address if available (this is used specifically for service information and post-sale questions. This is very helpful!)
• If your office has obtained a Posting Order from the Court for service, please include this with the writ packet for our office.

A Notice of Sheriff Sale/handbill will be mailed to your office.

One week prior to the sale, notify the Sheriff’s Office who will appear to represent your interest. Provide the Chief Deputy or Office Manager with the name and address you wish to appear on the deed via email, FAX or letter.

A list of available local attorneys to appear on your behalf is attached at the end of this document.

Email addresses & telephone numbers are as follows:

Barb Kennedy, Office Manager
bkennedy@countyofelkpa.com
(814) 776-5363

Jason McDermott, Chief Deputy
jmcdermott@countyofelkpa.com
(814) 776-5341

If the plaintiff is awarded the bid, you will receive the following:

• A letter from our Solicitor outlining the amount due
• Deed
• A copy of the schedule of distribution

The following must be received by the Sheriff’s office no later than 30 days after the date of the Sale without any demand being made by the Sheriff’s Office:

• The Deed
• (2) Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value Forms
• Assignment of Mortgage as proof of property ownership at the time of sale
• A check for any additional funds
• Lien Creditor’s Receipt, if applicable

The fee for deed preparation is $200.00 (effective October 2022) and will be included in the Sheriff’s costs. The Deed, Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value, and Assignment/Mortgage will be filed within forty (40) days from the date of sale. (Provided the Schedule of Distribution is posted for ten (10) days and no exceptions have been filed.)