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Monroe County, Illinois Tax Lien Sale Results — January 15, 2026

The Monroe County, Illinois tax lien sale was held on January 15, 2026 and included 142 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $479,516.65. See results below.

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Monroe County, Illinois · Sale Snapshot

January 15, 2026 Monroe County Tax Lien Sale Information

Here are the essential details for the Monroe County, Illinois tax lien sale. All information is sourced from Monroe County records and verified by Tax Sale Resources. Use the schedule and venue details to plan your attendance, contact the treasurer's office to confirm registration and payment requirements, and review the property mix below to gauge the opportunities available.

Auction Schedule

The sale begins at 09:00 AM on January 15, 2026.

Sale Starting

January 15, 2026

Start Time

09:00 AM

Location

The sale is held at Monroe County Courthouse, 100 South Main Street, Waterloo, Illinois, 62298.

Monroe County Courthouse

100 South Main Street

Waterloo, Illinois, 62298

Contact Info

Kevin Koenigstein is the Monroe County Treasurer; reach the office at 618.939.8681 x213 or treasurer@monroecountyil.gov.

Treasurer

Kevin Koenigstein

618.939.8681 x213

Auction Metrics

The 142 parcels carry a combined opening bid of $479,516.65, an average of about $3,377 per parcel.

Aggregate Sale Amount

$479,516.65

Total Parcels

142

Monroe County Tax Lien sale parcel map

Residential (General) (Single)110

Commercial (General)12

Vacant Land (General)11

Agricultural / Rural (General)6

Miscellaneous (General)2

Industrial (General)1

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Parcel locations are concentrated around Waterloo, Illinois, 62298.

Monroe County, Illinois · Sale Guide

About the Sale and How to Participate

Learn how this sale works, how to participate, and the key terms to understand before bidding.

About This Sale

This January 15, 2026 Monroe County, Illinois tax lien sale includes 142 parcels with an aggregate opening bid of $479,516.65. The properties are located in Waterloo and surrounding communities, including ZIP codes 62236-3830, 62236-, 62236-1503, 62236-1511, 62236-2754, 62236-1537, 62236-1542, 62236-2029, 62236-2085. Tax Sale Resources tracks Monroe County sales using data sourced from county records.

How to Participate

  1. Subscribe and review the available parcels

    Subscribe to the Tax Sale Resources Research Platform, browse the 142 properties included in this sale, and use the enhanced property, title, lien, and market data to evaluate whether any of the parcels align with your investment strategy and risk profile.

  2. Review the auction requirements

    Review the bidder registration process, deposit requirements, accepted payment methods, and payment deadlines before participating. If you have questions about the sale requirements, contact the Monroe County Treasurer's Office.

    Contact
    Kevin Koenigstein
    Phone
    618.939.8681 x213
    Email
    treasurer@monroecountyil.gov
  3. Attend the auction

    The Monroe County Tax Lien sale is scheduled for January 15, 2026 at 09:00 AM. Review the official auction instructions before the sale to confirm how to register, access the auction platform, and place bids.

Key Terms

Opening bid

The minimum bid amount listed for each parcel in this sale.

Aggregate opening bid

The combined opening bids across all 142 parcels ($479,516.65 for this Monroe County sale).

Monroe County, Illinois · FAQs

Monroe County (Tax Lien) Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Monroe County, Illinois Lien sale on January 15, 2026. For parcel-level detail — including verified title and lien data for all 142 properties — a Tax Sale Resources subscription unlocks the full sale.