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[ View/Ask ]Address | 4TH ST, WESTBROOK |
Parcel ID | 24-029-5000 |
Legal Description | That part of the abandoned former Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company railroad in the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township One Hundred Seven (107) North, Range Thirty-eight (38) West, in the City of Westbrook, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at an iron monument set with Survey Cap 43803 at the intersection of the South right of way line of Fourth Street (former Wells Avenue) and the West right of way line of 1st Avenue (former Whited Street); thence South 89°44'24" West, bearing based on Cottonwood County Coordinate System, along the South right of way line of Fourth Street, a distance of 274.00 feet, to an iron monument set with Survey Cap 43803; thence South 00°00'33" West, parallel with the West right of way line of 1st Avenue, a distance of 44.20 feet, to an iron monument set with Survey Cap 43803; thence South 89°44'24" East, parallel with the South line of Fourth Street, a distance of 274.00 feet, to an iron monument set with Survey Cap 43803 on the West right of way line of 1st Avenue; thence North 00°00'33" East, along the West right of way line of 1st Avenue, a distance of 44.20 feet, to the point of beginning; TOGETHER with an EASEMENT for ingress and egress, running with the land, over the north 10 feet of the west 274 feet of the property, lying south of the above described premises; and the above described premises are SUBJECT to a reservation of an EASEMENT for ingress and egress, running with the land over the west 20 feet of the above described premises for the benefit of the property lying south of the above described premises. This transfer is also SUBJECT to a COVENANT running with the land that the property being conveyed cannot be used for any business that buys or sells grain or farm chemicals. |
Land Type | Residential |
Lot Size | Approx 275' x 45' |
1st Auction Min. | $14,600.00 (Appraised Value) |
2nd Auction Min. | $6,139.31 (Sum of Taxes, Penalties & Costs) |
Notes | Old Grain Elevator |
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. Cottonwood 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.
OBLIGATION OF BIDDER
At the time of 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, documents (including any addenda), and documents attached to the auction listing. 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.
Your bid is the same as a contract - Please only bid on property you are serious about buying. 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. A winning bid constitutes a legally binding contract. Cottonwood County reserves the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that the bidder has read, fully understood, and accepted the Terms and Conditions of Online Sales, and agrees to pay for, if the bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified.
PAYMENT:
The buyers premium will be visible during the bidding process and added automatically to the total bid price.
Additional Closing Costs - The following fees are not visible during the bidding process, but will be due at the time of payment:
- State Assurance Fee of 3%
- Deed Tax of 0.33% of the Final Bid or $1.65 minimum, whichever is greater.
- State Deed Fee: $25.00
- Recording Fee: $46.00
- Well Disclosure: $54.00 (if applicable)
Please note: Cottonwood County does not charge sales tax on tax forfeited land sales.
** DO NOT PAY FROM THE PUBLIC SURPLUS WINNING NOTIFICATION **
When the auction closes, the Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer's Office 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.
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 Cottonwood County per Minnesota Statue 282.016.
Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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.
Cottonwood County reserves the right to accept or reject any/all auction's bids or any part of an auction's bid.