Sealed Bid Auction for the Sale of County-Owned Real Property

BIDS CLOSE November 4, 2025
Chisago County, Minnesota

Notice is hereby given that Chisago County shall, to the highest bidder, sell the following described parcels.  Sale shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. The property shall be sold to the highest bidder.
2. Properties are sold “as is.”
3. All property sales are final.
4. Purchased properties are subject to existing leases.
5. Existing easements remain with the property, such as existing road and/or railroad easements or rights-of-way; easements obtained by a governmental entity for a public purpose; and any other permanent easement of record.
6. Properties may not be “buildable,” meaning that properties may not conform to zoning and building ordinances for placement of buildings, or there may be environmental issues that make the property unsuitable for building.
7. If the property is within a development or part of an association, the recorded regulations will apply.
8. The County retains all iron ore and other valuable mineral rights in and upon the lands.
9. If the property is Torrens (Registered Property), there may be additional fees to update the certificate prior to any subsequent transfer of title.
10. Sealed bids must be received in the County Administrator’s Office, 313 N. Main St., Center City, MN 55012 by 4:30 P.M. on November 4, 2025. Bids should include the name, address, phone number, and signature of the prospective bidder, along with parcel identification number(s) and respective bid value(s).
11. Bids will be considered at 7:00 P.M. at the regular meeting of the Chisago County Board of Commissioners on November 5, 2025, in the Chisago County Boardroom located at 313 N. Main St., Center City, MN 55012.
12. Successful bidders will have 14 daysto execute the sale and provide payment.  Payment shall consist of a check, payable to Chisago County, for the total amount payable.  The final purchase amount includes:
    1. Accepted bid (sale) amount.
    2. State Deed Tax (sale amount x 0.0033)
    3. Recording Fee (currently $46.00; Torrens parcels may require additional fees).
13. Should the successful bidder not submit the payment in time, the parcel(s) may be awarded to the next highest bidder who must comply with the deadline and manner for payment as described in item 12 of this notice. In the case of tie bids, the successful bidder will be decided by the toss of a coin by the County Administrator.

Published as follows are the parcels for sale:

1. Parcel Identification Number: 070048400
   Legal Description: W1/2 OF N1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4

The County reserves the right to waive any bid for non-conformity with the bidding process, or all bids at its discretion. Alternately, the County may waive minor non-conformities at their discretion.

POSTED ON THE CHISAGO COUNTY WEBSITE:  October 8, 2025 – October 31, 2025