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Date
Auction Started: Oct 27, 2025 03:11 PM MDT
Auction Ends: Nov 6, 2025 10:00 AM MST
Note: This auction might extend
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St. Louis County [View seller's auctions]
Pick-up Location
St. Louis County - Tax-Forfeited Lands Settlement Sales   [Map It]
320 West 2nd Street, Suite 302
Duluth, MN  55802
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Description

TAX-FORFEITED SETTLEMENT SALE

ALL SALES MUST BE PAID IN FULL.


STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY ST. LOUIS COUNTY


Tax-Forfeited Settlement Sale: This sale is governed by Laws of Minnesota, 2024, Chapter 113, as amended by Chapter 127, Article 70, Section 10. All sales must be paid in full.

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


Location:  Between 409 and 413 1st Avenue South, Hibbing
  • Parcel: 141-0050-03660,03678
  • Acreage: +/- 0.71
  • City/Township: CITY OF HIBBING
Legal: That part of SE1/4 of NE1/4, described as follows: Assuming the west line of said Government Subdivision to be due North AND South, beginning at a point 160 feet South of the Northwest corner of said government subdivision; thence due East 300 feet; thence due South 100 feet; thence due West 300 feet to a point on the west line of said government subdivision 100 feet South of the point of beginning; thence North on said west line to the point of beginning, EXCEPT that part described as follows: Assuming the west line of SE1/4 of NE1/4 to bear due North AND South, commencing at a point 160 feet South of the Northwest corner of said forty; thence South along said west line for a distance of 69.47 feet to the point of beginning; thence East for a distance of 100 feet; thence S38deg25'30"E for a distance of 38.97 feet; thence West 124.22 feet to the west line of said forty; thence North along said west line for a distance of 30.53 feet to the point of beginning and there ending. Sec 21 Twp 57N Rge 21W

That part of SE1/4 of NE1/4, described as follows: Assuming the west line of SE1/4 of NE1/4 to bear due North AND South: Commencing at a point 260 feet South AND 24.22 feet East of the Northwest corner of said forty; thence East for a distance of 100 feet to the point of beginning; thence East for a distance of 59.78 feet; thence S48deg37'W for a distance of 46.90 feet; thence N38deg25'30"W for a distance of 39.53 feet to the point of
beginning and there ending. Sec 21 Twp 57N Rge 21W

                                                                    

 

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Comments: This property is approximatley 0.71 of an acre. Previously 411 1st Ave. S, the structures were removed in 2024. Zoning is R-1 (Single Family Residence District). Contact the City of Hibbing for permitted uses and zoning questions. There may be an acreage discrepancy - potential buyers should consult a surveyor. Check with the City of Hibbing for any certified, pending, or future assessments that may be reinstated. Any abandoned personal property remaining is part of the sale. Recording fee $46.00 (T#249910).   

***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.

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 (including any addenda) attached to this auction listing. 

PAYMENT:

Costs Subject to Bid Up - The following fees are based on your final bid and will be added to the total sale price:
  • Buyer Premium of 3.5%
  • State Assurance Fee of 3%
  • Deed Tax is 0.33% of the Final Bid and Buyer Premium
Please note: St. Louis 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:
  • Deed Fee: $25.00
  • Recording Fee: $46.00   
  • Well Fee: $0.00
**Do not pay from the Public Surplus winning notification - wait for the St. Louis County Land and Minerals Department to calculate the final amount after you submit your Registration Form.

Payment must be made by Cashier's/Certified/Personal Check or Money Order made payable to the St. Louis County Auditor.

MUST BE PAID IN FULL.

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.

St. Louis 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:

St. Louis 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, supervisor of assessments, or the Land and Minerals Department.
 
Condition:  SEE DESCRIPTION
 

Disclaimer

ALL LAND SALES ARE SOLD AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND. ST. LOUIS 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 St. Louis County per Minnesota Statue 282.016.

St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.

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

Attachments

pdf  Required Forms - Settlement Sale.pdf
pdf  Disclaimers & Terms - Settlement Sale.pdf
pdf  Information Booklet - Settlement Sale.pdf
pdf  Sales & Payments - Settlement Sale.pdf