Salem County Sheriff's Office
94 Market Street, Salem County, NJ 08079
856-935-7510 x8375
Runs the foreclosure sale at the Salem County Courthouse. Properties scheduled for sale are viewable on the salesweb.civilview.com portal.
Official pageSalem County guide · Foreclosure & sheriff sale
Foreclosure in Salem County, NJ: Options Before the Sheriff's Sale
In Salem County, a foreclosure that reaches the end of the court process is sold at the county courthouse. The Sheriff's Office says all sales have been held at the courthouse at 92 Market Street in Salem since May 19, 2025, and they start promptly at 2:00pm. Before it gets there, the lender must go through the New Jersey court steps in the order the state sets out.
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Kaizen's county notes call Salem one of New Jersey's slower markets, with thin buyer demand, riverfront flood risk and older farmhouse upkeep. That matters if you hope to sell before an auction, because a long listing may not fit the calendar. This guide covers the state process, the Salem County sale rules, mediation, and where a cash sale fits. It is general information, not legal advice.
Step by step in Salem County
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Read the first notice closely
The lender must send a notice of intent to foreclose before it goes to court. The court says it covers the reason, the amount to cure, your right to sell or transfer title, and mediation. You have 30 days from receipt to cure or ask for mediation. Write down the date you received it.
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Get free counseling and ask about mediation
The court's mediation packet lists several requirements: the home is your primary residence, it has one to four units, all borrowers join the request, and no one is in bankruptcy. You must also work with a counselor from the New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency at 609-278-7508, free of charge. The request is due within 60 days of service.
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Answer the complaint
The court says the defendant has 35 days to file an answer. A missed deadline makes the case uncontested, and it stays in the Office of Foreclosure. The court's mediation packet advises anyone who cannot afford a lawyer to contact the legal services program in their county.
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Know the post-judgment timeline
After final judgment the court issues a writ of execution, and the sheriff has 150 days to auction the property. Lenders and debtors may each request two stays, and a fifth is possible if both agree. Sale dates can move, so confirm with the Sheriff's Office before you plan around one.
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Understand the Salem courthouse sale
Sales happen in the new courthouse at 92 Market Street, and the Sheriff's Office asks people to park behind the old courthouse on Grant Street and enter through the new courthouse door. Bidders arrive by 1:45pm so funds can be verified. Certified checks go to the Sheriff of Salem County, and cash is capped at $1000.00.
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Plan for a slow rural market
A farmhouse or river-town home may sit for weeks before a buyer appears, per Kaizen's county notes. If you want to sell before the auction, talk to an agent and an attorney early, and set a realistic date to decide. A listing that starts a month before the sale leaves little room.
Typical timeline
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Notice of intent: cure or request mediation | 30 days from receipt |
| Answer to the complaint | 35 days |
| Mediation request | Up to 60 days after service of the summons and complaint |
| Sheriff's window to auction after the writ of execution | 150 days |
| Redemption after the sale | 10 days |
| Kaizen cash offer after you send details | Within 24 hours |
Salem County offices you may deal with
NJ Superior Court Clerk's Office, Foreclosure Processing Services
25 Market Street, Trenton, NJ 08625 (mail: P.O. Box 971, Trenton, NJ 08625-0971)
609-421-6100
Handles uncontested cases and the mediation filing. Statewide line.
Official pageNJ Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, foreclosure counseling
609-278-7508
The court's mediation packet says to retain a trained foreclosure prevention and default mitigation counselor through this line. The assistance is free.
Official pageYour selling options
A Salem County owner can try to hold on through mediation, work out a plan with the lender, or list the house. Listing helps when the home is in decent shape and the sale date is months away. In a thin market it can leave the owner waiting on a buyer while the court calendar moves, and a buyer's loan adds another step before closing.
Kaizen offers a faster route. We send an as-is cash offer within 24 hours of getting the details, with no repairs and no agent commission, and we close in 14 to 30 days or on the date you choose. Whether it works before the sheriff's sale depends on the payoff and the calendar, so check the numbers with your attorney. Call 267-329-0084.
Salem County foreclosure questions
Where are Salem County sheriff's sales held?
The Sheriff's Office says that starting May 19, 2025 all sales are held at the Salem County Courthouse at 92 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079. Sales begin promptly at 2:00pm.
Can I pay cash at a Salem County sheriff's sale?
Cash is limited to $1000.00 for sale purchases. Certified checks must be made payable to the Sheriff of Salem County. Bidders should arrive by 1:45pm for funds verification.
What does the 30-day notice mean in New Jersey?
The lender's notice of intent to foreclose gives you 30 days from receipt to cure the debt or request mediation. After that, the lender can file its complaint in court.
Is foreclosure mediation free in New Jersey?
The court says free foreclosure mediation is available, and the Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency counseling it requires is at no cost. Mediation does not stop the foreclosure on its own, and strict eligibility rules apply.
Does Kaizen buy farmhouses that are in foreclosure?
Kaizen makes as-is cash offers with no repairs and no agent commission, so older systems do not need work first. Kaizen's county notes mention farmhouse upkeep and riverfront flood risk, and the offer reflects condition. Timing before a sheriff's sale depends on the payoff and the calendar.
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Sources
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm details with the office or a professional.
- County market notes (Salem County) (Kaizen Home Buyers, 2026-07-15)
- Kaizen process steps (Kaizen Home Buyers, 2026-10-23)
- Foreclosure in New Jersey (New Jersey Judiciary, Superior Court Clerk's Office, undated page)
- Foreclosure (self-help) (New Jersey Judiciary, undated page)
- How to Apply for Foreclosure Mediation (CN 11270) (New Jersey Judiciary, revised 09/01/2021)
- Sheriff sales (Salem County Sheriff's Office, page lists sale location effective May 19, 2025)
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