# StorageTreasures Storage Unit Auctions Scraper (`talcoe/storage-unit-auctions`) Actor

Scrape live and upcoming storage unit auctions from StorageTreasures by ZIP, state, unit contents keyword and auction type, with facility, current bid, bid count and photo, priced per result.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/talcoe/storage-unit-auctions.md
- **Developed by:** [M Usama](https://apify.com/talcoe) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Lead generation
- **Security:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $5.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### What does StorageTreasures Storage Unit Auctions Scraper do?

It returns live and upcoming storage unit auctions from StorageTreasures as clean structured records: facility name and address, coordinates, unit size, what is in the unit, current bid, minimum next bid, bid count, end time, auction type, terms and a photo. Filter by ZIP code and radius, state, unit contents keyword or auction type, so a run only returns the auctions you care about. Pricing is per result.

### Data source

Public auction listings on storagetreasures.com, read through the same anonymous JSON endpoint the site uses to show search results, fetched live on every run.

### Why use it?

- Resellers: watch auctions near you for units that mention items you can flip (tools, furniture, electronics, pianos) and see current bids before the clock runs out.
- Bid monitoring: schedule runs, sort by ending soonest and alert when a unit crosses your price.
- Market research: track starting bids, final bid levels and bid counts by region and facility operator.
- Lead generation: build a list of facilities that run auctions in a territory.
- It replaces clicking through search pages by hand and copying details into a spreadsheet.

### How to use it

1. Open the Actor and set the filters.
2. Click Start. Download results as JSON, CSV or Excel, or read them through the API.
3. Add a Schedule and an Integration (Slack, Google Sheets, webhook) to get new records automatically.

### Input

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `zipcode` | Center the search on a US ZIP code. Takes priority over `state`. Leave empty for state or nationwide. |
| `radiusMiles` | Radius around the ZIP code (default 100). The site snaps to 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 or 500. |
| `state` | Two letter state code. Used only when `zipcode` is empty. |
| `keyword` | Only auctions whose unit contents text matches this word, for example `piano`. |
| `auctionTypes` | `1` lien unit, `2` non lien unit / manager special, `3` charity unit. Empty means all. |
| `sortBy` | `endingSoonest` (default), `newest`, `highestBid` or `mostBids`. |
| `maxResults` | Hard stop for the run. You are billed per result, so this caps the cost. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Apify proxy is optional. Default runs work without it. |

Example input:

```json
{
  "zipcode": "10001",
  "radiusMiles": 100,
  "keyword": "tools",
  "sortBy": "endingSoonest",
  "maxResults": 50
}
```

### Output

Every record has the same shape (terms text trimmed here):

```json
{
  "id": "st:6833761",
  "auctionId": "6833761",
  "url": "https://www.storagetreasures.com/auctions/6833761",
  "endsAt": "2026-10-15T12:00:00.000Z",
  "status": "active",
  "isUpcoming": false,
  "auctionType": "Non-Lien Unit / Manager Special",
  "unitSize": "10 x 10",
  "unitContents": "a.c appliances, bags, totes piano, plastic drawers boxes, candles, toys, vr headsets, printer",
  "currentBid": 250,
  "minimumBid": 260,
  "totalBids": 24,
  "facilityName": "CubeSmart #549",
  "city": "Philadelphia",
  "state": "PA",
  "zipcode": "19124",
  "address": "777 Mayfair Street",
  "latitude": 40.03033,
  "longitude": -75.1058,
  "facilityId": "64519",
  "startingBid": 10,
  "reservePrice": 100,
  "cleaningDeposit": 100,
  "cleanoutHours": 72,
  "salesTaxPercent": 8,
  "unitVolumeCubicFeet": 100,
  "totalViews": 346,
  "softClose": false,
  "paymentOptions": "Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card",
  "currency": "USD",
  "postedAt": "2026-10-14T18:09:49.000Z",
  "imageUrl": "https://media.st-prd-1.aws.storagetreasures.com/data/auctions/images/4/5/7/9/3/9/3/0/large.jpg",
  "terms": "1. The winning Bidder MUST contact the storage facility ...",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-10-15T08:38:42.560Z"
}
```

| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| `id` | Stable key (`st:` plus the auction id), safe for deduplication between runs |
| `endsAt` | Auction end time in UTC, ISO format |
| `currentBid`, `minimumBid`, `startingBid`, `reservePrice` | Amounts in the listing currency |
| `totalBids`, `totalViews` | Activity counts at the time of the run |
| `latitude`, `longitude` | Facility location |
| `terms` | Facility rules for the sale, whitespace collapsed and shortened |

### Pricing

Pay per event: a small fee when a run starts, then a fixed price per result returned. You only pay for records that pass your filters. Set `maxResults` to cap any run.

### Limitations

- Only auctions visible to anonymous visitors. Bidding, bidder identities and sold prices of finished auctions are not available.
- Bids and view counts are a snapshot at run time. Schedule runs to follow an auction.
- The site returns US listings. Free text search is limited to the unit contents field.
- The default run returns 50 auctions near New York; set `zipcode` or `state` for your own area.

### FAQ

**Is this legal?** The Actor reads listings the site publishes for any visitor without a login and stores only business information published for that purpose. You are responsible for how you use the data.

**Something is missing or broken?** Open an issue in the Issues tab; response time is usually under a day.

# Actor input Schema

## `zipcode` (type: `string`):

Center the search on this US ZIP code. Takes priority over State. Leave empty to search by state or nationwide.

## `radiusMiles` (type: `integer`):

Search radius around the ZIP code. The site snaps to its nearest supported step (5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 500).

## `state` (type: `string`):

Two letter US state code. Used only when ZIP code is empty. Leave empty for nationwide.

## `keyword` (type: `string`):

Only auctions whose unit contents description matches this word, for example piano, tools or furniture.

## `auctionTypes` (type: `array`):

Limit to certain sale types. Leave empty for all.

## `sortBy` (type: `string`):

Result order. It also decides which auctions you get when maxResults cuts the list short.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Hard stop for the run. You are billed per result, so this caps the cost.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Apify proxy is recommended for larger runs.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "zipcode": "10001",
  "radiusMiles": 100,
  "state": "",
  "sortBy": "endingSoonest",
  "maxResults": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "zipcode": "10001",
    "radiusMiles": 100,
    "sortBy": "endingSoonest",
    "maxResults": 50,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": false
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("talcoe/storage-unit-auctions").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "zipcode": "10001",
    "radiusMiles": 100,
    "sortBy": "endingSoonest",
    "maxResults": 50,
    "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("talcoe/storage-unit-auctions").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "zipcode": "10001",
  "radiusMiles": 100,
  "sortBy": "endingSoonest",
  "maxResults": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}' |
apify call talcoe/storage-unit-auctions --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,talcoe/storage-unit-auctions"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/K8F5t46zDzTbv16HB/builds/2cxw5B1oL2GMhMnfS/openapi.json