When a property is sold at a Gwinnett County tax sale for more than the delinquent taxes, penalties, and costs owed, the leftover money (called excess funds, surplus funds, or overage) is held in escrow by the Tax Commissioner. Under O.C.G.A. ยง 48-4-5, that money legally belongs to the former owner (or their heirs and certain lienholders), not the county and not the tax-sale buyer. Below is every record from the county's current published list.
Gwinnett County excess funds list (July 13, 2026)
| Former owner | Overage owed | Parcel / Map # | Property address | Sale date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samiya Mustafa | $768,394.83 | R7233 032 | 3920 WESTBROOK RD | May 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Davidson Tawana L | $307,800.94 | R7088 348 | 1870 SPRING ROSE GLN | December 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Minton Evelyn Tice | $271,224.96 | R7026 283 | 1040 SUNNY FIELD CT | August 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Riding William S & Kima S | $201,994.30 | R6226 086 | 2212 TAHOE CT | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Cameron Robert Alanson Etal | $129,320.39 | R6180D017 | 1219 OVERTON DR | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Irene Gutierrez | $79,488.54 | R6246B123 | 6204 JANE RD | May 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Van Iderstine Theodore E | $78,988.96 | R7047 171 | 1323 GLEN IRIS CT | May 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Hayes Timothy L | $35,508.36 | R7044 075 | 1481 RICHMOND WAY | Dec 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Holcombe Marlon | $32,254.65 | R6321A014 | 3557 KNOTSBERRY LN | Dec 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Land Buford Hwy 20 Llc | $28,763.88 | R7259 221 | BUFORD DR | May 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Peachtree/Suwanee Prop Ltd | $28,738.08 | R7252 031 | PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD | May 2023 | Unclaimed |
| Sunny Hill Home Demon | $26,588.51 | R7093 009A | 1799 BRASELTON HWY | December 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Oaktree Meadows Homeowners | $23,823.94 | R6154 562 | OAKTREE PARK CT | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Weidlich Paul | $10,393.03 | R5005 149 | GREENVALLEY RD | March 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Aronson Marceen Lee | $10,133.72 | R7266 232 | ARDEN DR | August 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Denson Connie | $9,727.02 | R4346A168 | MARJORIE RD | May 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Triple R Partners Llc | $9,602.32 | R7010A033 | 210 DOGWOOD LN | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Garmon Everett E Etal | $8,903.83 | R7305 083 | 1332 CRAIG DR | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Jere M. Power | $8,816.44 | R6058 137 | ROCKBRIDGE RD | March 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Bay Colony Property Co | $8,795.10 | R6281 018 | JONES MILL RD | December 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Cook Allen R Etal | $8,276.22 | R6109 102 | TAMER LN | Dec 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Crusselle Arthur B Etal | $8,236.55 | R6095 088 | MOUNTAIN WOODS CT | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Benjamin Ellis Scott | $8,095.33 | R4346A247 | BRADLEY DR | Dec 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Oceanus Investments | $7,608.36 | R7138 166 | 2540 MORGAN HAVEN LN | December 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Mary Fitzgerald | $7,557.61 | R4348A062 | WALLACE CIR | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Lach Development Co Inc | $7,428.38 | R7106 254 | 739 SLEW AVE | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Butsch Glendean B | $7,221.34 | R6067 098 | OAK DR | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Juan Juarez-Juarez | $6,517.80 | H5174M011 | 139 PINE VALLY CIR | October 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Bay Colony Property Co | $6,226.90 | R6276 022 | JONES MILL CT | December 2024 | Unclaimed |
| Brentwood-Gloster Homeowners Association Inc | $5,803.94 | R6128 123 | HEATHGATE DR | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| L & R Real Estate Services Inc | $5,672.06 | R5047 719 | 129 SONYA MILL CT | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Sibley James | $5,576.26 | R5140 189 | BLACK OAK CT | Dec 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Mary Fitzgerald | $5,157.61 | R4348A061 | WALLACE CIR | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Horizon Ridge Hoa Inc | $3,862.92 | R5063 244 | 2055 WINNSTEAD PL | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Oaktree Meadows Homeowners | $3,823.94 | R6154 569 | OAKTREE PARK CT | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Hickory Plantation Homeowners | $3,823.94 | R6183 166 | ANVIL CT | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Mckleen Llc | $3,802.67 | R6163 251 | 572 PEBBLE CREEK DR | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Graham Urel Mrs | $3,789.69 | R5018 019A | 187 HUFF DR | May 2021 | Unclaimed |
| St Moriah Llc | $3,603.94 | R3003 683 | BOULDER STONE WAY | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Sterling Manor Dev Inc | $3,576.27 | R7069 420 | PENNY LN | May 2022 | Unclaimed |
| W W Builders | $3,446.08 | R6120 107 | 5538 FERN CREEK DR | May 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Celestino Macedo-James | $3,069.48 | R6114 027 | WYDELLA RD | May 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Bp Diversified Assets Group | $3,029.83 | R5137 171 | 368 BRACKIN TRACE | August 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Elite Realty Group Inc | $2,915.24 | R4349 085 | HIGHTOWER TRAIL | August 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Shaneel Lalani | $1,711.00 | R6074 231 | 1511 SILVER MAPLE CT | May 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Graham Mary Lou | $1,419.55 | R5018 019 | 185 HUFF DR | Dec 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Trendell Charles W Etal | $1,341.86 | R4348B071 | 4501 ABERNATHY DR | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Hinton G Griffeth Etal | $1,164.83 | R4347 127 | 4460 SUSANS WAY | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Alexis In-Towne Homeowners Assoc Inc | $1,129.27 | R5160 258 | RANDY RD | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Sterling Manor Dev Inc | $1,047.26 | R7069 419 | PENNY LN | May 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Pinehurst Manor Homeowners Association Inc | $1,038.60 | R5071 299 | TUFTSTOWN CT | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Cagle Pansy Dowda | $864.83 | R4349 139 | HIGHTOWER TRL | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| David Dean Parker | $548.60 | R6122 122 | KETTLEWOOD DR | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Hinton G Griffeth Etal | $464.83 | R4347 126 | 4450 SUSANS WAY | October 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Nours Landing Community Association Inc | $426.27 | R7165 277 | NOURS LANDING WAY | May 2022 | Unclaimed |
| Harbins Ridge Hmowners Assn | $403.94 | R5297 084 | 1442 ARMENDE CIR | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Madison Heights Hoa Inc | $308.15 | R6028 317 | 3110 ROSS RD | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Village @ Laurel Falls Homeown | $254.10 | R6004 138 | JONATHAN GLEN WAY | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
| Bp Diversified Assets Group | $25.00 | R5152 135 | 259 BRACKIN TRACE | August 2025 | Unclaimed |
| Pinehurst Manor Homeowners Association Inc | $11.62 | R5071 272 | TUFTSTOWN CT | August 2021 | Unclaimed |
Source: Tax Commissioner, Excess Funds List. Amounts are the county-published overage at time of sale; balances change as claims are paid. Verify current status with the county before filing.
How to claim excess funds in Gwinnett County
- Confirm you are on the list. Find your name (or the prior owner's, if you are an heir) in the table above and note the parcel and sale date.
- Write your claim. Prepare a written statement of the basis of your claim: that you were the owner at the time of sale (or an heir or lienholder with a recorded interest).
- Sign and notarize it, and gather a valid government-issued photo ID plus supporting documents (warranty deed, security deed, assignments, power of attorney).
- Submit to the Tax Commissioner at Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner's Office, Department of Property Tax, P.O. Box 372, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.
- Respond to any follow-up. Claims are reviewed by counsel; you may be asked for additional documentation before disbursement.
Do it yourself, or get help?
Most straightforward owner claims can be filed directly with the county for free, and you never have to pay anyone to get your own money. For estates, tangled liens, out-of-state heirs, or interpleader cases, some people prefer a surplus-recovery specialist or attorney who handles the paperwork for a fee (commonly 10% to 30%).
Frequently asked questions
Are there really unclaimed surplus funds in Gwinnett County, Georgia?
Yes. As of July 13, 2026, the published excess funds list for Gwinnett County shows 60 tax-sale surplus records totaling $2,219,543.87, of which about $2,219,543.87 across 60 records is still unclaimed. Surplus (excess) funds are created when a property sells at a tax sale for more than the taxes and costs owed; the difference legally belongs to the former owner or their heirs.
How do I claim excess funds from a Gwinnett County tax sale?
Request the claim form from the Tax Commissioner. Submit a written, signed, and notarized claim to the Tax Commissioner stating the basis of your claim, along with a valid photo ID, at Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner's Office, Department of Property Tax, P.O. Box 372, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Include supporting documents such as deeds, assignments, or powers of attorney.
How long do I have to claim surplus funds in Georgia?
In Georgia, tax-sale excess funds are generally held by the county for up to 5 years before they transfer to the state unclaimed property division. Claiming sooner is always better.
Do I have to pay a recovery company to claim my money?
No. You can file a claim directly with the county for free. Recovery firms and attorneys can handle the paperwork for a fee (commonly 10% to 30%), which some owners prefer for estate, lien, or interpleader situations, but it is never required.
What does "interpleader filed" mean on the list?
When there are competing or conflicting claims, the county may file an interpleader action with the Superior Court, and a judge decides how the funds are distributed. Reasonable attorney fees and court costs are paid from the excess funds first.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Records are compiled from publicly available Tax Commissioner filings and may be out of date; balances change as claims are processed. Always verify current status directly with the county. We are a data service and do not file claims, represent claimants, or collect funds.