York Housing Authority to auction five residential properties across York County

The Housing Authority of the City of York will sell five residential properties at a live and online public auction on Oct. 28 in York, Pa. The offering spans single-family homes, duplexes and a four-unit property, giving buyers, investors and renovators a chance to bid on properties with redevelopment potential.

Why it matters: - The auction could move five York County properties into new ownership and back into productive residential use. - Sale proceeds are intended to support new housing development and construction within York County. - The offering creates multiple entry points for homebuyers, landlords, investors and renovators.

What happened: - The Housing Authority of the City of York will offer five residential properties at a live and online public auction on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International, Ltd., Inc. will conduct the auction in cooperation with Hurley Real Estate & Auctions, the Pennsylvania real estate brokerage for the sale. - The properties are in Windsor, Red Lion, Yoe and Emigsville. - The portfolio includes two single-family residences, two duplexes and one four-unit residential property. - The properties will be offered individually, so bidders can pursue one property or multiple properties.

The details: - The properties include 22 W. Main Street in Windsor, a single-family residence. - The properties include 35 W. Main Street in Windsor, a four-unit residential property with two separate buildings and historic architectural character. - The properties include 100 Henrietta Street in Red Lion, a single-family residence/townhome. - The properties include 106 S. Main Street in Yoe, a duplex with two flats stacked one above the other. - The properties include 3424–3426 N. George Street in Emigsville, a side-by-side duplex with two townhome-style residences. - Several homes feature early-20th-century architectural character, generous bedroom counts, basements, attic space, yards and off-street parking. - The auction theme is “Renovate • Reinvest • Revitalize.” - The properties are positioned for homeownership, renovation, rental investment and portfolio expansion. - The sale is a reserve auction, and all sales are subject to seller acceptance and applicable governmental approvals. - A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the high bid. - Successful bidders must submit earnest money deposits by bank cashier’s checks: $5,000 for each single-family and duplex property, and $10,000 for the four-unit property. - Complete property information, photographs, auction terms, preview schedules, bidder registration and online bidding are available at more information.

Between the lines: - The Housing Authority is using the auction to shift ownership of aging or underused housing stock to buyers willing to renovate and invest. - The mix of property types suggests the authority is targeting both owner-occupants and buyers seeking income-producing assets. - The reserve structure gives the seller control over final acceptance, which can protect value but may limit deal certainty for bidders.

What's next: - Property previews are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT. - On-site inspections will be available in 90-minute blocks. - The live auction will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton, 1650 Toronita Street, York, Pa., at 10 a.m. EDT on Oct. 28, with online bidding available. - Prospective bidders are expected to review the auction terms and conduct due diligence before bidding. - The auction contacts listed are Chris Vaughan at Higgenbotham Auctioneers International, Ltd., Inc., +1 858-382-6030.