STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANANGED BY WASECA 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. Waseca County reserves the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Location: 

• Parcel:  17.018.2520
• Acreage: .92
• Description: Bare Land
• City/Township: Waseca City
• Legal: Commencing at a point on the north line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter distant 467.96 feet east as measured along said north line from the west line of Sixth Street as delineated on the record plat of R.P. WARD'S SUBDIVISION B; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 06 seconds East, assuming the north line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter bears North 89 degrees 50 minutes 32 seconds East, a distance of 11.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 32 seconds East, along a line parallel with and distant 11.00 feet southerly of, as measured at right angle to, the north line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18 a distance of 211.46 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds East, 104.00 feet; thence South 45 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds East 113.14 feet; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds East, 86.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 32 seconds East, 90.00 feet to a point on the west line of County Road No. 4; thence North 00 degrees 13 minutes 19 seconds West, along said west line, 249.00 feet to a point distant 11.00 feet southerly of the north line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter Section 18; thence south 89 degrees 50 minutes 32 seconds West, along a line parallel with and distant 11.00 feet southerly of, as measured at a right angle to, the north line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18 a distance of 170.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.82 acres.

and

Commencing at a point at the North line of the SW-1/4 of the SE-1/4 of Sec. 18, Twp. 107 North of Range 22 West at the intersection of the West line of the Waseca-Wilton Road, also known as 4th Street Southwest, extended; thence West 380 feet on the North line of said SW-1/4 of the SE-1/4 of Sec. 18, Twp. 107 North of Range 22 West; thence South 11 feet; thence East 380 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said SW-1/4 of the SE-1/4, Sec. 18, Twp. 107 North of Range 22 West to the West line of the Waseca-Wilton Road, also as 4th Street Southwest, extended; thence North 11 feet to the place of beginning.

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WASECA COUNTY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO ACCESS TO TAX FORFEITED LANDS SOLD. SUBJECT TO ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS OF RECORD AND RIGHTS OF WAY.

Payment must be made by Cash, Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Personal Check, or Money Order made payable to Waseca County for the following fees, winning bid and sale premium all which are applicable:

• A State Deed Fee of $25.00
• A 3% Surcharge for the State Assurance Account
• A Deed Filing Fee of $46.00 (Torrens $46.00)
• A State Deed Tax Based on .33% of Net Sale Price (Minimum of $1.65)
• Ag Preservation Fee $5.00
• Recording of Well Certificate $54.00 if applicable

Notice of Award:

• Successful bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from PublicSurplus.com.
• A Buyer Premium of 5% will be added to the final sale price.  The premium will be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the payment required.

** Waseca County Property & Election Services will calculate the final amount, after you submit your Buyers Registration Form. Do not pay from the Public Surplus winning notification.

When the auction closes, Waseca County 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 five (5) days may result in the property going to the next highest bidder. We reserve the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased.

***If you are interested in purchasing tax forfeited property on public auction, you must pay any/all of your delinquent taxes with Waseca County, prior to purchasing or bidding.

Waseca 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: Waseca 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, Court Administrator of the District Court, County Assessor, or Land Department.