NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the parcels of land described in the List of Tax-Forfeited Land which is contained herein shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale. The sale will be governed by the provisions of M. S. 282.01 and by the resolution of the Pope County Board of Commissioners authorizing such sale. The resolution reads as follows: 

BE IT RESOLVED, that all parcels of tax-forfeited land included in the list below which is also on file with the Pope County Auditor/Treasurer, be approved and authorization for public sale of this land be granted, pursuant to M.S. 282.01; that the sale will be held at 9:00am on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 by the Pope County Auditor/Treasurer at the Pope County Courthouse, Third Floor Board Room, for not less than the basic sale price; and that all sales shall be for payment in full; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the conditions and terms of the public sale shall be as described in the list contained herein and approved by the Pope County Board of Commissioners.

POPE COUNTY TAX-FORFEITED LAND

TERMS OF SALE FOR PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC SALES: All tax-forfeited land offered at a public auction is sold to the highest bidder for not less than the Minimum Bid price set forth. 

AUCTION REGISTRATION: Registration for the auction is any time before the day of auction at the Pope County Auditor/Treasurer’s office during regular business hours (8:00am-4:30pm). All bidders must register by providing a Driver’s License or other acceptable photo ID. All bidders must be at least 18 years old to register for and bid on available properties. 

SALES OVER THE COUNTER: Any parcels for which no bid is received during the public sale may be rebid for purchase beginning the next business day following the sale at the office of the Auditor/Treasurer at the Pope County Courthouse for not less than the Minimum Bid price set forth. The Minimum Bid cannot be changed unless the parcel is re-appraised, republished and offered again at a subsequent auction. 

PAYMENT TERMS FOR THIS AUCTION: Full payment at time of purchase – cash or personal check will be accepted. 

FEES: At the closing of the sale, the following fees will be also collected:

Assurance Fee: 3% of the total sales price

State Deed Recording Fee: $46.00

Deed Preparation Fee: $25.00

Deed Tax the greater of $1.65 or .33% of the total sales price

Well Certificate $50.00 (if applicable)

ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ARE PERMITTED.

PROPERTY CONDITION: All property is sold “as is” and may not conform to local building and zoning ordinances. Pope County makes no warranty that the land is “buildable”. 

TITLE: The County or the State of Minnesota does not warrant the condition of title. The buyer will receive a receipt of purchase at the time of the sale and the Commissioner of Revenue will issue a deed from the State of Minnesota after full payment is made. Tax forfeiture will create a break in the chain of title, and the services of an attorney may be necessary to make the title marketable. 

FOR ALL LAND NOT IN A PLATTED SUBDIVISION: There are restrictive covenants required for marginal lands and wetlands including lands in Auditor’s Subdivisions (see Minnesota Statutes 2007, Section 103F.535, Subd. 1, and Minnesota Statutes 2007, Section 282.018, Subd. 2.) 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Local improvements not yet assessed, and any special assessments levied after forfeiture, must be assumed by the purchaser. In addition, any outstanding balance of cancelled special assessments that existed prior to the tax-forfeiture MAY BE REASSESSED by the municipality. It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to contact the municipality to determine special assessments that may have been cancelled and may be subject to reassessment and the municipality’s terms for the payment of such assessments. 

Contact the Pope County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office at 320-634-7706 for a complete list of the Pope County Tax­Forfeited Land Terms of Sale for Public Auction.

/s/ Stephanie Rust November 7, 2023

Stephanie Rust Date

Pope County Auditor/Treasurer

Nov. 13, 20