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TERMS FOR THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND IN ROSEAU COUNTY
December 19, 2017 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Roseau County Courthouse
PRIVATE SALES: Note: Eligible bidders are those landowners whose property adjoins the parcel of tax-forfeited land. All tax forfeited land is offered at an in-person private auction and sold to the highest bidder of the adjoining land owner. The minimum bid acceptable is the basic sale price that is shown on the list of tax forfeited land. The basic sale price is equal to the appraised value, or the appraised value plus any extra charges for special assessments levied after forfeiture, or for timber value as appraised by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
PUBLIC SALES: All tax forfeited land is offered at an in-person public auction and sold to the highest bidder. The minimum bid acceptable is the basic sale price that is shown on the list of tax forfeited land. The basic sale price is equal to the appraised value, or the appraised value plus any extra charges for special assessments levied after forfeiture, or for timber value as appraised by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
FULL PURCHASE PRICE IS DUE AT TIME OF SALE.
In addition to the purchase price, the following fees will be collected at the time of sale:
- State assurance surcharge: 3% of the purchase price;
- State Deed Fee: $25.00;
- Deed Filing Fee: $46.00;
- State Deed Tax: equal to the greater of $1.65 or 0.33% of the purchase price.
All sales are final, and no refunds or exchanges are permitted. Roseau County is not responsible for determining property lines or boundaries. Access to the property is the responsibility of the buyer.
Sales are subject to the following restrictions on the use of the properties: existing leases, building codes and zoning laws, and easements obtained by any government subdivision or agency thereof for a public purpose. Contact the city or township where the land is located for details of building codes or zoning laws. The appraised value does not represent a basis for future taxes.
All property is sold “as is”. Roseau County makes no warranty that the land is “buildable” or the “condition” of the buildings on the property. No warranties as to physical condition of the property have been made by Seller, its Employees or Agents; any warranties of physical condition of the property are void. The Seller, its Employees or Agents, have no further responsibility or liability with respect to the condition or management of the property.
RADON WARNING STATEMENT: Minnesota Department of Health strongly recommends that ALL potential buyers have an indoor radon test performed prior to purchase or taking occupancy of any tax-forfeited residential property. Roseau County has no knowledge of radon and is not required to conduct radon testing on tax-forfeited residential property.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: Any special assessments that were levied after forfeiture and certified to the County Auditor have been added to the appraised value. Any clean-up costs incurred have also been added to the appraised value. These costs are paid by the purchaser as part of the basic sale price.
It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to contact the city/township to determine if any future special assessments will be assessed to the property.
TITLE: PROOF OF OWNERSHIP: The buyer will receive a receipt at the time of the sale. Roseau County will submit an application of Conveyance of Forfeited Lands for a State Deed from the Department of Revenue. Once Roseau County receives the State Deed, it will be recorded.
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, Section 103F.535, Subd. 2, and Minnesota Statutes Section 282.018, Subd. 2.)
FORMER OWNERS: Must pay the purchase price or the amount of delinquency, whichever is greater, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 282.01, Subd. 7.
PARCELS NOT SOLD AT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE AUCTION: Parcels not sold at the sale may be purchased after the sale by paying the basic sale price of the parcel. The basic sale price cannot be changed unless the parcel is re-appraised, republished, and again offered at a future public sale.
IN ORDER TO PROTECT YOUR LEGAL INTERESTS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONSULT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY ON LEGAL ISSUES THAT MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE.
