Maryland government surplus auctions
Maryland's state surplus is sold by the Department of General Services on GovDeals. We tracked 5,199 Maryland auctions with a confirmed result from May 22 to October 31, 2026, for $7.4 million in winning bids, including sales by DC agencies with a Maryland pickup location.
Maryland DGS State Surplus Property
DGS sells state surplus through online auctions open to state agencies, local jurisdictions, non-profits and the general public, at govdeals.com/mdgs. You can browse without an account, but you have to register with GovDeals to bid.
DGS gives priority to transfers between state agencies, so some surplus never reaches the public. Payment, pickup and removal terms are set listing by listing. Other Maryland sellers, like counties, school systems and the Comptroller's unclaimed property unit, have their own accounts.
Maryland on GovDeals: the numbers
Every GovDeals auction with a Maryland pickup location that closed from May 22, 2026 to October 31, 2026 with a confirmed result:
| Metric | Maryland on GovDeals |
|---|---|
| Auctions with a confirmed result | 5,199 |
| Sold | 4,830 |
| Median bidders per sold lot | 13 (all GovDeals: 11) |
| Median winning bid | $310 (all GovDeals: $175) |
| Total winning bids | $7.4 million |
| Selling accounts | 148 |
| Auctions from commercial sellers | 7.7% |
| Lots open on November 7 | 405 |
Cheap cars, and unclaimed jewelry
Maryland cars sold for a median $700 with 13 bidders, against $2,200 and 28 across GovDeals. A big reason is Baltimore DOT's impound lot, which sold 266 vehicles, mostly cars, for a median $450. Pickups ran the other way, at $5,250 with 40 bidders (national: $3,800), and passenger vans sold for $4,100.
The State of Maryland account sold 1,759 lots, led by computers, at a median $130. The Comptroller's Unclaimed Property Unit sold 159 lots of jewelry, coins and precious metals for a median $1,060. DC agencies listed from Maryland too: WMATA sold 315 lots for $890,645, and the DC government 233 for $656,555.
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 | 369 | 13 (all GovDeals: 28) | $700 (all GovDeals: $2,200) |
| SUV | 206 | 21 (all GovDeals: 30) | $1,565 (all GovDeals: $3,000) |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies | 120 | 3 (all GovDeals: 5) | $62 (all GovDeals: $60) |
| Commercial Food Service and Cafeteria Equipment | 127 | 10 (all GovDeals: 7) | $135 (all GovDeals: $102) |
| General Merchandise | 115 | 11 (all GovDeals: 3) | $60 (all GovDeals: $35) |
| Audio/Visual Equipment | 113 | 7 (all GovDeals: 6) | $92 (all GovDeals: $55) |
| Pickup Trucks | 116 | 40 (all GovDeals: 38) | $5,250 (all GovDeals: $3,800) |
| Computer Monitors | 99 | 3 (all GovDeals: 6) | $40 (all GovDeals: $52) |
| Furniture and Furnishings | 89 | 5 (all GovDeals: 2) | $50 (all GovDeals: $15) |
| Vehicle Equipment and Parts | 75 | 14 (all GovDeals: 8) | $200 (all GovDeals: $110) |
| Computer accessories | 76 | 5 (all GovDeals: 5) | $42 (all GovDeals: $57) |
| Vans, Passenger | 76 | 26 (all GovDeals: 29) | $4,100 (all GovDeals: $2,625) |
Who sells
| Seller | Type | Auctions | Sold | Winning bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Maryland | Government | 1,884 | 1,759 | $942,644 |
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Government | 317 | 315 | $890,645 |
| Baltimore - DOT - Impound Services | Government | 266 | 266 | $250,086 |
| District of Columbia Government | Government | 243 | 233 | $656,555 |
| Comptroller Of Maryland - Unclaimed Property Unit | Government | 159 | 159 | $285,985 |
| Equipment Recycle - Government Remarketing | Commercial | 154 | 116 | $37,815 |
| District of Columbia Government Fleet and Police Department | Government | 95 | 95 | $240,694 |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Government | 94 | 92 | $60,486 |
| Towson University | Government | 72 | 66 | $15,112 |
| Joint Base Andrews | Government | 69 | 68 | $26,916 |
Where
| City | Auctions | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1,313 | 1,264 | $423 |
| Towson | 402 | 355 | $80 |
| Laurel | 350 | 340 | $905 |
| Hyattsville | 328 | 325 | $815 |
| Gaithersburg | 208 | 191 | $236 |
| Annapolis | 184 | 165 | $241 |
| Hagerstown | 167 | 146 | $63 |
| Rockville | 167 | 161 | $250 |
By month
| Month | Sold | Median winning bid |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026* | 354 | $333 |
| June 2026 | 606 | $303 |
| July 2026 | 732 | $242 |
| August 2026 | 983 | $261 |
| September 2026 | 998 | $279 |
| October 2026 | 1,157 | $400 |
What's open right now
378 Maryland 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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2019 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV....MARYLAND INSPECTED !!! ONLY 74,905 MILES !!!
$11,500current bidBaltimoreEnds Nov 11, 1:42 PM ET -
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD Utility Body
$7,500current bidFrederickEnds Nov 10, 7:10 PM ET -
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD Utility Body
$6,500current bidFrederickEnds Nov 10, 7:20 PM ET -
$5,000current bidRockvilleEnds Nov 11, 10:55 AM ET
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Our GovDeals figures include every GovDeals auction with a Maryland 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 Maryland'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 the State of Maryland sell surplus?
On GovDeals, at govdeals.com/mdgs, through the Department of General Services. Auctions are open to state agencies, local jurisdictions, non-profits and the general public.
Do I need an account to buy Maryland state surplus?
You can browse without one, but you need to register with GovDeals to bid.
Why are Maryland government cars so cheap?
Many are impound vehicles. Baltimore DOT's impound lot sold 266 vehicles from May 22 to October 31, 2026, for a median $450, and Maryland cars overall sold for a median $700 with 13 bidders.
What does the winner pay on top of the bid?
On GovDeals, a buyer's premium (12.5% on most lots) plus sales tax, and you handle pickup and removal within the seller's deadline.
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