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Auction Started
Aug 17, 2026 10:11 AM MDT
Auction Ends
Sep 16, 2026 10:00 AM MDT
This auction might extend
Auction Started
Aug 17, 2026 10:11 AM MDT
Auction Ends
Sep 16, 2026 10:00 AM MDT
This auction might extend
Pick-up Location
Goodhue County
509 W 5th St, Room 206
Red Wing, MN 55066
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Description
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STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY GOODHUE COUNTY

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. Goodhue County reserves the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Location: Warsaw Township
  • Parcel: 45.006.0702
  • Legal: 

    That part of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 111, Range 18, Goodhue County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the following described lines: Beginning at the southeast corner of the west 650 feet of said SW 1/4; thence North parallel with the west line of said SW 1/4, a distance of 1725 feet; thence East, a distance of 17 feet; thence N 18 degrees 09 minutes E, a distance of 965 feet, more or less, to the North line of said SW 1/4, and there terminating.

     EXCEPT:

    The North 650 feet of that part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, township 111 North, Range 18 West, Goodhue County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the centerline of Prairie Creek; Also, that part of the South 300 feet of the North 950 feet of said West Half of the Southwest Quarter lying westerly of a line drawn from a point on the South line of said South 300 feet, distant 350 feet East of the West line of said Southwest Quarter, to a point on the North line of said South 300 feet, distant 500 feet East of the West line of said Southwest Quarter.

     ALSO EXCEPT

    That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6 Township 111 North, Range 18 West, Goodhue County, Minnesota, described as follows:

    Beginning at the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees 56 minutes 48 seconds East, along the South line of said Southwest Quarter, a distance of 400 feet; thence north 01 degrees 07 minutes 48 seconds East, parallel with the west line of said Southwest Quarter, a distance of 544.6; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 48 seconds West, parallel with the south line of said Southwest Quarter, a distance of 400 feet to the west line of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 01 degrees 07 minutes 48 seconds West, along said west line, a distance of 544.6 feet to the point of beginning together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto.

 Comments: Parcel in Warsaw Township. See Warsaw Township and Goodhue County Land Use Management for building questions. Refer to the document "Notice of Public Sale - Publication" for special assessments at the time of forfeiture. 


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 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 5%
  • State Assurance Fee of 3%
  • Deed Tax of 0.33% of the Final Bid, Certified Assessments and Buyer Premium
Please note: Goodhue 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 Finance & Taxpayer Services Office to calculate the final amount due. 

Payment must be made by Cash, Cashier's/Certified/Personal Check or Money Order made payable to Goodhue County Finance & Taxpayer Services.

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.

Failure to make payment within ten (10) business days may result in the item going to the next highest bidder. We reserve the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased.

Goodhue 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:

Goodhue 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 or a commissioner for tax-forfeited lands.
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Disclaimer
ALL LAND PARCELS ARE SOLD AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND. GOODHUE COUNTY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO ACCESS TO STATE TAX FORFEITED LANDS SOLD. HOWEVER, ALL LAND SALES ARE STILL SUBJECT TO ANY/ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS(S) OF RECORD AND RIGHT(S)-OF-WAY.

Any person or entity, or entity controlled by such person, is a prohibited purchaser or bidder, if said person or entity is delinquent on real or personal property taxes in Goodhue County per Minnesota Statue 282.016.

Goodhue County is not responsible for any omissions or errors in the description of items being offered for sale. Under no circumstances will a refund/adjustment be made due to the property failing to meet buyer's expectations.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bidder shall indemnify and hold Goodhue County harmless from and against any claims, damages, losses and expenses, demand or cause of action arising/alleged to have arisen out of the sale or failure to sell any property including claims of personal or bodily injury, death, or contract damages.

Goodhue County reserves the right to accept or reject any/all auction's bids or any part of an auction's bid.