PIN #31-016-2201    

The West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W½NW¼) of Section Sixteen (16), Township One Hundred Thirty-Eight (138), Range Thirty (30). LESS: The North 440 feet of that part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter thereof lying Westerly of the Railroad right of way theretofore transferred in Document #229805). ALSO LESS That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼NW¼) of Section 16, Township 138, Range 30, Cass County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 16, thence on an assumed bearing of South 454.94 feet along the west line of said Northwest Quarter to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be described; thence continuing on a bearing of South 628.69 feet along said west line, thence North 63 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East 549.71 feet to the southwesterly right of way line of the Paul Bunyan Trail, formerly Minnesota and International Railway, thence North 29 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 455.79 feet along said right of way line to an intersection with a line which bears North 87 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence South 87 degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds West 266.26 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO LESS That part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 138 North, range 30 West, Cass County, Minnesota which lies westerly of the southwesterly right of way line of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Paul Bunyan Trail (formerly Minnesota and International Railway) and which lies southerly of the following described line: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 16; thence on an assumed bearing of South along the west line of said Northwest Quarter a distance of 1083.63 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 63 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East 549.71 feet to the southwesterly right of way line of said Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Paul Bunyan Trail and there terminating. ALSO LESS That part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Section 16, Township 138, Range 30, Cass County, Minnesota which lies easterly of the centerline of State Highway No 371. Section 16, Township 138 North, Range 30 West, Cass County, Minnesota (0.08 acres). 

This parcel has no legal access except on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Paul Bunyan Trail, Which is non-motorized except during snowmobile season from December 1 thru March 31. 

Please be Advised: A $50 Bid Deposit via Credit Card will be due at the time of your first bid to participate in this auction.

STATE OF MINNESTOA TAX-FORFETED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY CASS COUNTY

 ALL LAND SALES ARE SOLD AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND. CASS 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.

 OBLIGATION OF BIDDER

At the time of auction's closing, each bidder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with any and all plans, contract documents and documents attached to the auction listing, including but not limited to Cass County Terms and Conditions and Standard Disclaimer. The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to their bid. A winning bid by a qualified buyer constitutes a legally binding contract.

 PAYMENT TERMS – AMOUNT(S) DUE UPON SALE

Full Payment:

Full payment of the total sale value.

State Assurance Fee:

3% of total sale price of land and structures. This percentage is state mandated and goes into the State’s General Fund to cover losses in the event that the state has to defend its right to forfeit land.

Assessments:

If listed on sale listing as certified, assessments must be paid in full at the time of sale. Check with the city or township clerk and county for any additional assessments that existed prior to forfeiture, which may be re-assessed by the municipality.

Recording Fee:

$46.00 or as set by the Cass County Recorder. If there is a well on the property, it is an additional $50.00 for well disclosure.

Deed Fee:

$25.00

Deed Tax:

0.0033 multiplied by the purchase price or $1.65 minimum, whichever is greater.

*DO NOT PAY FROM THE PUBLIC SURPLUS WINNING NOTIFICATION. CASS COUNTY LAND DEPARTMENT WILL CALCULATE AND EMAIL THE WINNING BIDDER A NOTICE OF AWARD INCLUDING THE FINAL AMOUNT DUE.

PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Payment in full in the form of Cash, Cashier's Check or Money Order made payable to the Cass County Land Department

Previous Default: Payment must be made by certified funds if purchaser has ever made payment that has been returned non-sufficient funds (NSF).

When the auction closes, Cass County Auditor 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.

The successful bidder will be required to remit payment in full to Cass County Land Department within eight (8) business days from the date of this Notice of Award. If payment in full is not received within the required time frame, Cass County reserves the right to sell the property to the next highest bidder or repost the auction.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Cass County officials and employees are prohibited from using privileged government data obtained through their position to further their own private interests.

Per Minnesota Statute 282.016, the direct or indirect purchase of tax forfeited land by individuals employed with the department of the Cass County Land Department is prohibited.