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Tax-Forfeited Land Sales

 
 

MN Tax Forfeiture Settlement

Tax-Forfeited Land Sales

The properties being offered for sale were once privately owned but forfeited to the state due to failure to pay real estate taxes. St. Louis County manages State of MN tax-forfeited properties in St. Louis County.

A list of land for potential sale is prepared by the Land and Minerals Department and submitted to the County Board. State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources approval is necessary for certain parcels (on water, mineral potential, etc.). Once approved, properties are sold at public auction to the highest bidder. If a property does not sell at auction, it may be available over the counter, on a first come, first served basis, or continue to be offered through online auction.

October Land Sale Auction

THIS AUCTION WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE ONLY. 
 
 

Properties will be available to bid on at www.publicsurplus.com beginning Thursday, October 31st. Bidding will close on Thursday, November 14th at 11:00 a.m. CST. 

Land Sale Auction List

Land Sale Auction Booklet

Public Surplus Bidder Instructions

County Board Resolution No. 24-504

These sales are regulated by Minnesota Statute 282. All properties listed in this booklet forfeited prior to 2016 and are not subject to the Tax-Forfeited Lands Settlement.

Sales can be paid for in full on the day of the sale or the purchaser may enter into a contract with the county for a period not exceeding 10 years. The down payment is 10% of the purchase price or $500, whichever is greater, plus fees. The current annual interest rate as determined by statute is 8%. For those parcels for which there is an estimated volume of timber, the appraised value of the timber must be paid in full at the time of purchase, in addition to the down payment. If bid up, the timber value increases at the same rate as the auction bid-up. Certified assessments must be paid in full at the time of purchase, in addition to the down payment. 

St. Louis County makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees with respect to access to state tax-forfeited lands sold. Subject to all existing easements of record and rights-of-way.

 

Tax-Forfeited Settlement Sales Available Over the Counter

opens pdf of September 2024 tax-forfeited land settlement sale auction book

Properties that did not sell on October 3, 2024, are available for purchase over the counter on a first come, first served basis for the price listed. They will be available to purchase over the counter until they are reposted for online auction, without the residential use restriction, on November 4, 2024. 

Results

Land Sale Auction List 

Land Sale Auction Booklet 

*Please note: these sales must be paid in full at the time of the sale. Contract for deed is NOT an option.

This auction is governed by Laws of Minnesota, 2024, Chapter 113, as amended by Chapter 127, Article 70, Section 9.

St. Louis County makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees with respect to access to state tax-forfeited lands sold. Subject to all existing easements of record and rights-of-way.

Regular Sales Available Over the Counter

opens August 2024 Land Sale Auction Booklet

Properties that did not sell on August 29, 2024, are available for purchase over the counter, first come, first served, until they are posted again for online auction. 

Results

Land Sale Auction List

Land Sale Auction Booklet

These sales are regulated by Minnesota Statute 282. All properties listed in this booklet forfeited prior to 2016 and are not subject to the Tax-Forfeited Lands Settlement.

Sales can be paid for in full on the day of the sale or the purchaser may enter into a contract with the county for a period not exceeding 10 years. The down payment is 10% of the purchase price or $500, whichever is greater, plus fees. The current annual interest rate as determined by statute is 8%. For those parcels for which there is an estimated volume of timber, the appraised value of the timber must be paid in full at the time of purchase, in addition to the down payment. If bid up, the timber value increases at the same rate as the auction bid-up. Certified assessments must be paid in full at the time of purchase, in addition to the down payment. 

St. Louis County makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees with respect to access to state tax-forfeited lands sold. Subject to all existing easements of record and rights-of-way.

 

Former Shoreland Lease Lot Sales

Visit our Former Shoreland Lease Lot Sales page for information about purchasing former shoreland lease lots. One property is currently available over the counter, first come, first served.                                           Opens pdf of the Former Shoreland Lease Lot Available Book