Auction #179505 - Tract 42: Town of Normanna, Parcel 485-0010-05390, C22220558

Legal: NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4, Sec 32 Twp 52N Rge 13W

Comments: This parcel is approximately 40 acres of rolling topography timbered with mostly aspen and balsam fir, along with scattered maple and birch. Lower areas include black ash swales and a larger open brushy swamp where an unnamed, designated trout stream crosses the property in the southwest. There is a conservation easement lying 75 feet on each side of the centerline of the stream to protect the riparian shore line, permit the development of fish habitat and permit public angling. Zoning is FAM-3 (Forest Agricultural Management) and RES-3 (Residential). Contact St. Louis County Planning and Community Development for permitted uses and zoning questions. This parcel contains wetlands that may impact development and/or access plans. Check with Normanna Township for any certified, pending or future assessments that may be reinstated. Any abandoned personal property remaining is part of the sale. Recording fee of $46.00 (Abstract).

Base Timber Value: $22,000.00. Timber must be paid in full at the time of sale. Please note: The timber value increases the same percentage as the sale bid up. The timber value of this tract is approximately 24% of the price. 

PAYMENT:

At the time of this auction's closing, each bidder will be presumed to have inspected the site and to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with any and all plans, contract documents (including any addenda), and documents attached to this auction listing. 

Costs Subject to Bid Up - The following fees will be visible during the bidding process and added automatically to the total bid price:

• Buyers Premium of 3.5%
• State Assurance Fee of 3%
• Deed Tax of 0.33%

Please note: St. Louis County does not charge sales tax on tax forfeited land sales.

Closing Costs - The following fees are not subject to bid up, but will be due at the time of payment:

• Certified Assessments: $0.00
• Deed Fee: $25.00
• Recording Fee: $46.00
• Well Fee: $0.00

**Do not pay from the Public Surplus winning notification - wait for the Land and Minerals Department to calculate the final amount after you submit your Registration Form.

Payment must be made by Cashier's/Certified/Personal Check or Money Order made payable to the St. Louis County Auditor.
***Payment in full may not be required (if more than $500.00) at the time of sale, depending upon the advertised total value listed for each parcel.

For more information on payment options, please review the Sales and Payments and Sample Contract Documents attached below.

When the auction closes, the seller will send the winning bidder an email to begin processing the transaction. Your prompt response is appreciated to complete the transaction in a timely manner to avoid having your bid considered null and void.


***If you are interested in purchasing tax forfeited property on public auction, you must pay any/all of your delinquent taxes prior to purchasing or bidding.

St. Louis County does not warrant the condition of title or provide a survey of the property. Transfer of property title shall be in the form of a State Deed, as prescribed by law, to the highest bidder. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

St. Louis County officials/employees are prohibited from using privileged government data obtained through their position to further their own private interests.

Minnesota Statute 282.016 prohibits the direct or indirect purchase of tax forfeited land by individuals employed with the office of the County Auditor, Court Administrator of the District Court, County Assessor, or Land and Minerals Department.