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Surplus Property List

There are no surplus properties available to purchase at this time.

Surplus Property Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is not a list of foreclosed homes. Surplus property may or may not have a structure. Bidder must use due diligence in checking the property's circumstances.

The minimum bid price is listed next to the property on the list.

No. Purchase offers cannot be lower than the minimum bid amount.

It is possible your bid deposit could be refunded, less the advertising fee if it has been advertised.

The surplus list is updated when property is added or sold.

The values are listed from the most recent Cumberland County Tax Revaluation.

Money order or certified bank check only, and payable to the County of Cumberland or Cumberland County. We do not accept cash.

No. Full payment is due at the end of the process. We do not accept installment payments.

You will be contacted if your bid is upset during the process. You have the choice to either: 1) Outbid their offer by 10% of the first thousand minimum bid amount (which is $100) plus 5% of the remaining minimum bid amount. 2) You can request to opt out and receive a refund, minus the advertising fees if the property was advertised during the outbid period. When the 10-day deadline to bid has closed, our office will submit a refund request for your surplus bid deposit.

Yes. There is an advertising fee that is added to the final cost and a Register of Deeds recording fee of $26.00.

There is not a specific time frame from start to finish; it could take up to 12 weeks or more. See the Surplus Property Bid Process tab to find out about the bid process.

The County Attorney's office staff cannot advise nor assist on any purchases. It is your responsibility as the bidder to determine the status of the properties, as they are sold as is subject to any liens, judgments, easements, and other matters of record. We strongly suggest that a title search be performed for any property prior to submitting a bid.

No. We do not have a referral list of attorneys and the County Attorney staff cannot refer you to an attorney. We suggest doing a general search for a real estate attorney.

Anyone interested would place an initial five percent (5%) bid deposit of the minimum bid amount to start the bid process.
Note: If the minimum bid is less than $1,000, the bid deposit will need to be the entire amount to start the bid process.

Contact Us


Phone:	910-678-7762	Address: 117 Dick St Fayetteville, NC 28301
Fax:	910-678-7758

Email:
Director:	Rick Moorefield

Contact Us


Phone:	910-678-7762
Fax:	910-678-7758
Email:
Director:	Rick Moorefield
Address:	117 Dick St Fayetteville, NC 28301