Auction of tax-defaulted properties is going online

SAN DIEGO – The county of San Diego's annual auction of tax-defaulted properties is going online for the first time this year, Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister announced March 8.

"With this new system, people sitting at home can browse and bid on more than 1,600 properties currently available, including timeshares starting at $900," McAllister said. "The online auction aligns with our 'e-nitiative' to make it easier and more efficient to do all business with us electronically."

The online auction will take place May 5-10. The owners of the properties have been in arrears on their propert...