TAX-FORFEITED SETTLEMENT SALE

ALL SALES MUST BE PAID IN FULL.

STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY ST. LOUIS COUNTY

Tax-Forfeited Settlement Sale: This sale is governed by Laws of Minnesota, 2024, Chapter 113, as amended by Chapter 127, Article 70, Section 10. All sales must be paid in full.

This property is being sold “AS IS”. It is the bidder's responsibility to research the site, documents, and permitted uses and zoning regulations prior to bidding. The failure or omission of any bidder to inspect the site or examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to their bid.

Remember: Your bid is the same as a contract - Please only bid on property you are serious about buying. A winning bid constitutes a legally binding contract. St. Louis County reserves the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Location: North of 20 South 69th Avenue West, Duluth  

Legal: Lot 9, Block 16, CLINTON PLACE ADDITION TO DULUTH               

 

Comments: This +/- 25' x 125' parcel is a nonconforming lot of record in the Fairmount neighborhood of Duluth. Parcel has alley access. Zoning is R-1 (Residential). Contact City of Duluth Planning and Development for permitted uses and zoning questions. Check with the City of Duluth Finance Department for any certified, pending, or future assessments that may be reinstated. Any abandoned personal property remaining is part of the sale. Recording fee $46.00 (T#338649). There is additional property in this area being offered at this sale.    

Residential Statement: Residential property with four or fewer residential units or that which is unimproved will first be offered for a period of 30 days to persons who intend to own and occupy the property as a residence or who intend to use the property for noncommercial personal use. Buyer must sign a form to certify that they intend to own and occupy the property as a residence or to use the property for noncommercial personal use.

***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.

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 and documents (including any addenda) attached to this auction listing. 

PAYMENT:

Costs Subject to Bid Up - The following fees are based on your final bid and will be added to the total sale price:

• Buyer Premium of 3.5%
• State Assurance Fee of 3%
• Deed Tax is 0.33% of the Final Bid and Buyer Premium

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:

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

**Do not pay from the Public Surplus winning notification - wait for the St. Louis County 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.
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.


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, county treasurer, county attorney, court administrator of the district court, county assessor, supervisor of assessments, or the Land and Minerals Department.