Auction.com Property Scraper 🏠

🕒 Last updated: 2026-05-05

Find the right auction deals fast. No code. No logins. Just pick a city or ZIP, press run, and get a clean list you can open in Excel.

Why this helps ⚡

• Save hours: Stop clicking through listings one by one.
• Hit your buy box: Filter by beds, baths, size, type, and sale type.
• Catch auctions on time: See dates, status, and location in one place.
• Ready for Excel/CRM: Download results as CSV or JSON from Apify.
• Runs on a schedule: Set it to pull new deals daily or weekly.

Who it’s for 👥

• Real estate investors and acquisitions teams
• Brokers and wholesalers who need fresh distressed inventory
• Analysts doing market scans or comping auction deals

How it works (1 minute) ⏱️

1. Enter a place: City, state, or ZIP (example: “Miami, FL”).
2. Pick filters: Sale type, bedrooms, baths, size, property type, buying method, and flags.
3. Run & export: Results land in an Apify dataset. Download to CSV, JSON, or Excel.

What you get 📦

• Complete property data: 30+ fields covering photos, address, specs, and year built
• Auction details: Dates, sale type, schedule, location, and status
• Money fields: Opening bid, starting bid, estimated resale value
• Deal signals: Vacant, interior access, financing, buyer premium, first look, and more
• Built-in reliability: Validation and error handling for consistent runs

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⚙️ Configuration (easy setup)

Tip: Only search_term is required. Everything else is optional.

Required Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
search_term	string	Search location (zip, city, or state)	"Atlanta"

Optional Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
sale_types	array	Types of properties to include	["bank-owned", "foreclosures", "private-seller"]
min_beds	integer	Minimum bedrooms (1-4)	2
min_baths	integer	Minimum bathrooms (1-4)	1
sqft_min	integer	Minimum square footage	50
sqft_max	integer	Maximum square footage	1000
prop_types	array	Property types to include	["single-family", "multi-family", "condos-townhouses", "land"]
buying_types	array	Buying methods to include	["online", "in_person", "remote_bid", "offer"]
condition_flags	array	Property condition filters	["Vacant", "Private Tour Available", "Eligible for Financing", "Inspection Contingency Offered"]
featured_flags	array	Special property features	["Foreclosure Predict", "Hot Foreclosure", "Hot Bank Owned", "Untapped Deals", "Price Drop", "$1 Opening Bid", "Rural Properties", "Now Vacant", "Interior Photos", "Inspection Reports"]

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📊 Data Fields Extracted

Basic Property Information

• ID
• URL
• Primary Photo
• Address
• State/Province
• County/Region
• City
• Postal Code
• Street Address
• Beds, Baths, Sqft, Lot Size, Year Built
• Property Type, Property Type Group

Financial Information

• Opening Bid
• Estimated Resale Value
• Starting Bid Amount

Auction Information

• Auction Start/End Date
• Sale Type
• Auction Date/Time, Location
• Status
• Listing Photos Count

Listing Configuration

• Third Party Online
• Reserve Displayed
• Broker Commission
• Financing Available
• Buyer Premium
• Interior Access
• Occupancy Status
• First Look, Direct Offer Enabled

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📝 Example Input and Output

Example Input

{
  "search_term": "Miami, FL",
  "sale_types": ["bank-owned", "foreclosures"],
  "min_beds": 2,
  "min_baths": 1,
  "sqft_min": 800,
  "sqft_max": 2500,
  "prop_types": ["single-family", "multi-family"],
  "buying_types": ["online", "in_person"],
  "condition_flags": ["Vacant", "Private Tour Available"],
  "featured_flags": ["Foreclosure Predict", "Hot Foreclosure"]
}

Example Output

[
  {
    "id": "12345678",
    "url": "https://www.auction.com/property/12345678",
    "primary_photo_url": "https://images.auction.com/property/12345678/main.jpg",
    "address": "1234 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135",
    "country_primary_subdivision": "FL",
    "country_secondary_subdivision": "Miami-Dade",
    "municipality": "Miami",
    "postal_code": "33135",
    "street_description": "1234 SW 8th Street",
    "beds": 3,
    "baths": 2,
    "sqft": 1450,
    "lot_sqft": 0.15,
    "year_built": 1985,
    "property_type": "SINGLE_FAMILY",
    "property_type_group": "Residential",
    "opening_bid": 75000,
    "est_resale_value": 285000,
    "starting_bid_amount": 75000,
    "auction_start_date": "2025-02-15T10:00:00Z",
    "auction_end_date": "2025-02-17T18:00:00Z",
    "saleType": "Foreclosure",
    "auctionDate": "2025-02-15",
    "auctionTime": "10:00",
    "auctionLocation": "Online Auction",
    "status": "Active",
    "listing_photos_count": 12,
    "is_third_party_online": false,
    "is_reserve_displayed": true,
    "broker_commission": "3%",
    "financing_available": true,
    "buyer_premium_available": false,
    "interior_access_allowed": true,
    "occupancy_status": "Vacant",
    "is_first_look_enabled": false,
    "is_direct_offer_enabled": true
  },
  {
    "id": "87654321",
    "url": "https://www.auction.com/property/87654321",
    "primary_photo_url": "https://images.auction.com/property/87654321/main.jpg",
    "address": "5678 NE 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33138",
    "country_primary_subdivision": "FL",
    "country_secondary_subdivision": "Miami-Dade",
    "municipality": "Miami",
    "postal_code": "33138",
    "street_description": "5678 NE 12th Avenue",
    "beds": 2,
    "baths": 1,
    "sqft": 950,
    "lot_sqft": 0.08,
    "year_built": 1990,
    "property_type": "SINGLE_FAMILY",
    "property_type_group": "Residential",
    "opening_bid": 45000,
    "est_resale_value": 180000,
    "starting_bid_amount": 45000,
    "auction_start_date": "2025-02-20T14:00:00Z",
    "auction_end_date": "2025-02-22T16:00:00Z",
    "saleType": "Bank Owned",
    "auctionDate": "2025-02-20",
    "auctionTime": "14:00",
    "auctionLocation": "Live Auction",
    "status": "Active",
    "listing_photos_count": 8,
    "is_third_party_online": false,
    "is_reserve_displayed": false,
    "broker_commission": "2.5%",
    "financing_available": true,
    "buyer_premium_available": true,
    "interior_access_allowed": false,
    "occupancy_status": "Occupied",
    "is_first_look_enabled": true,
    "is_direct_offer_enabled": false
  }
]

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🌟 Beyond business use cases

Data like this powers more than commercial workflows. The same structured records support research, education, civic projects, and personal initiatives.

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FAQ ❓

Question	Answer
Do I need to sign up anywhere else?	Just an Apify account-nothing on Auction.com.
How many runs can I make?	As many as your Apify plan allows. Free plans work great for testing.
How often should I scrape?	Daily for hot markets, weekly for quieter ones. Use Apify scheduling.
Can I plug this into my CRM?	Yes-export as CSV or hook up Zapier/Make for automation.
Is scraping legal?	We collect only public data. Always follow your local laws and site terms.
Can I use the API?	Every run’s dataset has a REST API endpoint you can call.

🔌 Integrate with any app

Auction.com Property Scraper 🏠 connects to any cloud service via Apify integrations:

• Make - Automate multi-step workflows
• Zapier - Connect with 5,000+ apps
• Slack - Get run notifications in your channels
• Airbyte - Pipe results into your warehouse
• GitHub - Trigger runs from commits and releases
• Google Drive - Export datasets straight to Sheets

You can also use webhooks to trigger downstream actions when a run finishes. Push fresh data into your product backend, or alert your team in Slack.

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