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Date
Auction Started: Feb 18, 2026 11:48 AM MST
Auction Ends: Mar 4, 2026 10:00 AM MST
Auction Started: Feb 18, 2026 11:48 AM MST
Auction Ends: Mar 4, 2026 10:00 AM MST
Note: This auction might extend
Seller
St. Louis County [View seller's auctions]
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Terms and Cond.
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Pick-up Location
St. Louis County - Tax-Forfeited Lands New Forfeiture Sale
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320 W 2nd Street Ste. 302
Duluth,
MN
55802
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Description
TAX-FORFEITED NEW FORFEITURE SALE
ALL SALES MUST BE PAID IN FULL.
STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY ST. LOUIS COUNTY
ALL SALES MUST BE PAID IN FULL.
STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Tax-Forfeited New Forfeiture Sale: This sale is governed by Minnesota Statute 282.005. All sales must be paid in full.
Minnesota statute requires that all new forfeitures be offered at public auction unless they are repurchased or withheld by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Properties are first offered at the initial price, which is the estimated market value (EMV).
Initial Price: $65,600.00
At this auction, we cannot accept less than the initial price - bidding will start at the initial price.
If no buyer is willing to pay the initial price, the price for the property will be reduced to the minimum bid and reoffered at auction.
Minimum Bid: $7,099.69
The minimum bid auction will open on March 30th and close on April 8th at 11:00 a.m. CDT on Public Surplus.
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:
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.
Location: 1410 9th St S, Virginia
- Parcel: 090-0170-00310
- Acreage: +/- 0.06
- City/Township: City of Virginia
Legal: Lot 5, Block 3, WILLIAMS ADDITION TO VIRGINIA
HELLOMAPHERE
Note: Click on image above to visit the County Land Explorer
Comments: Contact City of Virginia for permitted uses and zoning questions. Check with the City of Virginia for any assessments that may be reinstated.
***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:
***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: $1.65 for sales up to $3,000, or .0033 times the Total Sale Value plus Buyer Premium for sales over $3,000.
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 (Abstract)
- Well Fee: $0.00
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 10 calendar 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.
TITLE
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. Once the financial obligations and paperwork are satisfied, a state deed is issued by the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
BELOW IS A GENERAL LIST OF ITEMS THAT BECOME THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY UPON SALE.
• Buyer must pay PROPERTY TAXES beginning the year after purchase.
• Buyer is responsible for:
- any ASSESSMENTS reinstated after sale.
- all MAINTENANCE of structure(s) and grounds.
- locating or determining PROPERTY BOUNDARIES.
- determining PERMITTED USES and following ZONING ORDINANCES.
- obtaining proper PERMITS for constructing, moving, or altering structures, or for any change in land use.
- locating or obtaining ACCESS and obtaining the proper approvals to develop the access.
- any TITLE work. - complying with all federal, state, and local LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
- PROPERTY INSURANCE on insurable structures.
• Buyer understands that all sales are SUBJECT TO existing liens, leases, easements, deed restrictions, dedications, and rights-of-way.
REAL ESTATE TAXES AND VALUATION
TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY IS TAX EXEMPT UNTIL SOLD
When a tax-forfeited property is sold, it is returned to the tax rolls. Purchasers of tax-forfeited land will be responsible for paying property taxes the year after their purchase.
ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Assessors estimate property market values, classify properties according to their use, and review valuations on a regular basis. Contact 218-726-2304 for valuation questions.
AUDITOR’S OFFICE
The Auditor’s Office determines tax rates, calculates taxes, and collects taxes. St. Louis County provides the option to pay your property taxes in two installments according to the property’s classification. There are a variety of options for submitting your property tax payments. For property tax questions or for an estimate, contact 218-726-2383
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.
Condition:
UNKNOWN
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.
