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Date
Auction Started: Aug 17, 2026 10:55 AM MDT
Auction Ends: Sep 16, 2026 11:00 AM MDT
Auction Started: Aug 17, 2026 10:55 AM MDT
Auction Ends: Sep 16, 2026 11:00 AM MDT
Note: This auction might extend
Seller
Cottonwood County - Tax Forfeiture [View seller's auctions]
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Description
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
| Address | 1003 BOXELDER ST, MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| Parcel ID | 22-350-0030 |
| Legal Description | All that part of Lot 2, Block 1, Hiebert's Addition to Mountain Lake, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. Described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 1, Hieberts Addition to Mountain Lake: thence Southerly on the West Boundary line of said lot to the Southwest corner thereof; thence East along the South boundary line 198.2 feet thence Northwesterly, parallel with west boundary line, 93 feet; thence Southwesterly, parallel with the North boundary line of said lot, 104 feet; thence Northwesterly, parallel with the West boundary line 36 feet; thence in a straight line Northwesterly to a point on the North line of said lot 2 a distance of 60 feet Easterly of the Northwest corner of said lot; thence Westerly to the Northwest corner thereof, being the point of commencement, except, however, those parts thereof described as follows: 1. The most Easterly part of the above described tract which has a 65 foot frontage on Boxelder Street and the Easterly and Westerly boundary lines of which tract are parallel with the West boundary line of lot 2, block 1, of said addition; 2. Commencing at the Northwest of lot 2, block I, Hiebert's Addition to Mountain Lake, thence Southerly on the West boundary line of said lot to the Southwest corner thereof; thence East along the the South boundary line 133.2 feet, this being the place of beginning; thence Northwesterly parallel with the West boundary line of said lot and along the West boundary line of the tract conveyed by deed dated March 15. 1951 recorded in book 83 of deeds, page 424, a distance of 75 feet: thence Southerly a distance of 71.5 feet to a point on the South boundary line of said lot 22 feet West of the point of beginning; thence East along the South boundary line of said lot a distance of 22 feet to the point of beginning. |
| Land Type | Residential |
| Lot Size | Approx 0.25 acre |
| 1st Auction Min. | $2,400.00 (Appraised Value) |
| 2nd Auction Min. | $7,758.67 (Sum of Taxes, Penalties & Costs) |
| Notes | Irregular Bare Lot Possible Re-assessment(s) (Street Repair & Mowing) |
STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY COTTONWOOD 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. 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:
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)
Accepted Payment Methods are: Cash, Cashier's/Certified/Personal Check or Money Order.
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.
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.
Disclaimer
ALL LAND SALES ARE SOLD AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND. COTTONWOOD 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 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.
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