Calaveras County
Tax-defaulted property auctions & enriched assessor data
22 of 44 parcels carry an assessor roll value more than 5× their opening bid.
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AI analysis: how Calaveras County parcels are priced
Generated from 5,065 recorded California auction results · September 22, 2026. Every figure below is counted from public county records, not estimated.
Calaveras County has 44 parcels listed for the auction scheduled for 16 November 2026, and all 44 could be compared against an assessed value — none lacked one, and none are timeshares. The county has one past auction event on record, but it publishes only the parcels that sold rather than the full list offered, so its own sell-through rate is not knowable and no local rate is given here. There are no local comparable sales available, and no local median ratio of sold bid to assessed value.
Because local evidence is absent, every rate below is drawn from other California counties rather than from Calaveras itself. Across the statewide set of 5,065 comparable sales, 47.99 per cent of parcels sold. Grouped by opening bid as a share of assessed value, the statewide figures are: 90.91 per cent sold among 594 parcels opening under a quarter of assessed value (sources: San Bernardino, San Diego, Placer); 85.10 per cent among 624 parcels at a quarter to half (San Bernardino, Placer, San Diego); 64.42 per cent among 874 parcels at half to all of assessed value (San Bernardino, San Diego, Sonoma); 46.14 per cent among 867 parcels at one to two times assessed value (San Bernardino, Placer, Mariposa); and 18.85 per cent among 2,106 parcels above twice assessed value (San Bernardino, Placer, San Diego).
The current Calaveras listings fall mostly in the lower bands: 31 parcels open under a quarter of assessed value, 8 between a quarter and half, 2 between half and all, 3 at one to two times, and none above twice assessed value. These are historical base rates from other counties, not forecasts, and they say nothing about how any individual Calaveras parcel will perform.
| Opening bid vs assessed value | Listed now | Sold historically | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| under a quarter of assessed value | 31 | 91% of 594 | other counties (mostly San Bernardino, San Diego, Placer) |
| a quarter to half of assessed value | 8 | 85% of 624 | other counties (mostly San Bernardino, Placer, San Diego) |
| half to all of assessed value | 2 | 64% of 874 | other counties (mostly San Bernardino, San Diego, Sonoma) |
| one to two times assessed value | 3 | 46% of 867 | other counties (mostly San Bernardino, Placer, Mariposa) |
Calaveras County publishes only what sold, so a sell-through rate cannot be computed from its results and these rates come from other California counties. Land markets differ a great deal between them — treat this as background, not as a description of Calaveras.
This is not investment advice. It is an automated summary of what happened at past auctions, not a forecast and not a valuation of any parcel. Sale prices vary enormously even between parcels priced alike, so nothing here says what a particular parcel will fetch or whether it is worth buying. Do your own research and speak to a qualified professional before bidding.
Property Preview
Preview — 5 of 44 parcels| City | Min Bid | Auction Date |
|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD | $2K | November 16, 2026 |
| COPPEROPOLIS | $2K | November 16, 2026 |
| COPPEROPOLIS | $3K | November 16, 2026 |
| ARNOLD | $3K | November 16, 2026 |
| BURSON | $4K | November 16, 2026 |
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How the Calaveras County tax sale works
Calaveras County’s tax-defaulted property auction is conducted by the county tax collector under California Revenue & Taxation Code §3691 et seq., which allows a parcel to be sold once it has been tax-defaulted for five years (three for certain non-residential, vacant, or blighted parcels). Calaveras County tax-defaulted sales are held online through Bid4Assets. Registration and a refundable deposit are typically required before you can bid. The current sale lists 44 parcels and is scheduled for November 16, 2026.
Opening bids in this sale run from $1,600 to $91,000, and 33 of 44 parcels open under $25,000, spread across 14 cities and communities. A California minimum bid is set from the defaulted taxes, penalties, and costs owed on the parcel — not from market value — which is why opening bids and assessor roll values can diverge so sharply. In Calaveras County, 22 parcels currently carry an assessor value more than five times their opening bid.
Ownership only transfers after the sale closes and the county records a tax deed. The prior owner’s right of redemption runs until the close of business on the last business day before the sale, so parcels can be pulled from the list at the last minute. A tax deed extinguishes most private liens, but federal IRS liens carry a 120-day right of redemption, and certain government liens, special assessments, and easements can survive the sale.
Before bidding on any Calaveras County parcel, confirm the APN against the county assessor record, check access and zoning on the county GIS parcel map, and look at the parcel itself — many low-priced lots are landlocked, steeply sloped, or unbuildable. Most buyers also budget for a quiet title action before they can resell or finance. If you’re new to this, start with how California tax-defaulted auctions work and how to research a parcel before you bid.
Calaveras County publishes its official sale list and terms on the county auction site. Always confirm parcel status and bidding requirements there before the sale.