North Carolina government surplus auctions
North Carolina has two front doors for government surplus. The state's own State Surplus Property Agency runs online auctions and a retail store in Raleigh. North Carolina's cities, counties, schools and Fort Bragg mostly sell on GovDeals, where we tracked 5,486 auctions with a confirmed result from May 22 to October 31, 2026, for $13.1 million in winning bids.
NC State Surplus Property Agency
The State Surplus Property Agency, part of the N.C. Department of Administration, sells state surplus two ways: online government auctions, and a retail surplus store at 6501 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. State sources list different store hours, so check the agency's site before you drive over.
That's what most "nc state surplus" searches are after. Local governments are a different story: the City of Raleigh, for example, sells its surplus on GovDeals, requires electronic payment through GovDeals, and releases items by appointment only. That GovDeals side is what the numbers below cover.
North Carolina on GovDeals: the numbers
Every GovDeals auction with a North Carolina pickup location that closed from May 22, 2026 to October 31, 2026 with a confirmed result:
| Metric | North Carolina on GovDeals |
|---|---|
| Auctions with a confirmed result | 5,486 |
| Sold | 4,772 |
| Median bidders per sold lot | 13 (all GovDeals: 11) |
| Median winning bid | $391 (all GovDeals: $175) |
| Total winning bids | $13.1 million |
| Selling accounts | 472 |
| Auctions from commercial sellers | 6.9% |
| Lots open on November 1 | 942 |
North Carolina buyers bid hard on vehicles
North Carolina's GovDeals market is almost all government. Only 6.9% of auctions came from commercial sellers, against about a quarter or more in California, Minnesota and Texas. The busiest sellers were Statesville (188 auctions), Fort Bragg (181, plus 102 abandoned vehicles) and the State Treasurer's unclaimed property office (113).
Cars are more contested than the national average: a median of 34 bidders per sold car against 27 across GovDeals, for a median winning bid of $1,802. SUVs drew 38 bidders against 30 nationally, and mowers 32.5 against 25. Furniture and office supplies stayed cheap and quiet, often closing with one to three bidders.
What sells
The busiest categories (at least 10 sales each), with the GovDeals-wide figure for comparison:
| Category | Sold | Median bidders | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automobiles/Cars | 376 | 34 (all GovDeals: 27) | $1,802 (all GovDeals: $2,200) |
| Pickup Trucks | 255 | 39 (all GovDeals: 38) | $3,500 (all GovDeals: $3,850) |
| SUV | 213 | 38 (all GovDeals: 30) | $2,925 (all GovDeals: $3,000) |
| Commercial Food Service and Cafeteria Equipment | 192 | 9 (all GovDeals: 7) | $63 (all GovDeals: $103) |
| Furniture and Furnishings | 131 | 3 (all GovDeals: 2) | $22 (all GovDeals: $15) |
| Furniture, Miscellaneous | 110 | 2.5 (all GovDeals: 3) | $25 (all GovDeals: $21) |
| Computers, Parts, and Supplies | 124 | 13 (all GovDeals: 15) | $106 (all GovDeals: $220) |
| Mowing Equipment | 92 | 32.5 (all GovDeals: 25) | $1,226 (all GovDeals: $782) |
| Fire & Police Equipment | 83 | 9 (all GovDeals: 6) | $120 (all GovDeals: $65) |
| Industrial Equipment | 79 | 11 (all GovDeals: 8) | $210 (all GovDeals: $102) |
| General Merchandise | 44 | 1 (all GovDeals: 3) | $45 (all GovDeals: $35) |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | 58 | 1.5 (all GovDeals: 3) | $22 (all GovDeals: $19) |
| Tables | 50 | 6 (all GovDeals: 3) | $85 (all GovDeals: $20) |
| Vehicle Equipment and Parts | 61 | 3 (all GovDeals: 8) | $150 (all GovDeals: $110) |
| Chairs | 48 | 3 (all GovDeals: 3) | $19 (all GovDeals: $20) |
Who sells
| Seller | Type | Auctions | Sold | Winning bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville | Government | 188 | 115 | $122,737 |
| Fort Bragg | Government | 181 | 161 | $77,501 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Government | 115 | 83 | $13,209 |
| North Carolina Department of State Treasurer - Unclaimed Property | Government | 113 | 82 | $83,310 |
| Fort Bragg - Abandoned Vehicles | Government | 102 | 85 | $73,677 |
| Dans Camo - Government Remarketing | Commercial | 89 | 53 | $11,296 |
| Hickory City Schools | Government | 83 | 82 | $12,618 |
| Soles Automotive Towing - Impound/Towing | Commercial | 77 | 71 | $110,102 |
| Mooresville | Government | 75 | 71 | $206,043 |
| Davidson County | Government | 64 | 41 | $37,402 |
Where
| City | Auctions | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 223 | 190 | $604 |
| Statesville | 206 | 131 | $100 |
| Ft. Bragg | 181 | 161 | $170 |
| Fayetteville | 158 | 125 | $800 |
| Hickory | 140 | 138 | $30 |
| Fort Bragg | 134 | 117 | $400 |
| Charlotte | 129 | 125 | $637 |
| Kinston | 129 | 93 | $220 |
By month
| Month | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026* | 320 | $619 |
| June 2026 | 726 | $535 |
| July 2026 | 591 | $302 |
| August 2026 | 812 | $500 |
| September 2026 | 1,160 | $350 |
| October 2026 | 1,163 | $320 |
What's open right now
632 North Carolina lots were open on GovDeals when this page was last updated (Nov 8, 11:23 PM ET). These 8 have the highest current bids among lots closing in the next few days. Bids move fast, so open the listing for the current bid, the pickup address and the removal deadline before you bid.
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Our GovDeals figures include every GovDeals auction with a North Carolina pickup location that ended from May 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026 and whose outcome GovDeals confirmed by status, bid history or bid count. Lots we couldn't confirm either way are left out, as are real estate and land sales and sellers that sell at a fixed price with no bidding (at least 90% of 20 or more sales with no recorded bid). "All GovDeals" figures use the same rules nationwide over the same dates. "Bidders" is the bid count on the sold lot, which can include several bids from one person, so read it as a measure of how contested a lot was. Category medians are per lot, so a multi-unit lot counts as one sale at its full price. Categories need at least 10 sales. Commercial sellers are businesses and remarketers selling on GovDeals rather than government bodies, using GovDeals' own seller type. We don't show sell-through: before September 2026 our tracking didn't record every unsold auction, so early months would overstate it. We don't publish per-lot resale estimates. Facts about North Carolina's own surplus program come from the official sources linked above; programs change, so confirm terms with the agency before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Where does North Carolina sell state surplus?
Through the State Surplus Property Agency (N.C. Department of Administration), which runs online auctions and a retail surplus store at 6501 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh.
Is North Carolina surplus on GovDeals?
Local surplus mostly is. From May 22 to October 31, 2026, we tracked 5,486 GovDeals auctions from North Carolina sellers with a confirmed result, including cities like Raleigh, Statesville and Mooresville, Fort Bragg, schools, and the State Treasurer's unclaimed property office.
What do government cars sell for in North Carolina?
On GovDeals, the median winning bid for a car was $1,802 with a median of 34 bidders. Pickups went for a median $3,500 and SUVs for $2,925.
What does the winner pay on top of the bid?
On GovDeals, usually a 12.5% buyer's premium plus sales tax, and you arrange pickup within the seller's removal window. The state agency's store and auctions set their own terms.
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