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

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 February 13, 2026. 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 February 18, 2026, in the Chisago County Boardroom located at 313 N. Main St., Center City, MN 55012. The County Board may accept the bid that is most favorable to the County and the County Board may, in the interest of the County, reject any or all bid.  .
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.

Published as follows are the parcels for sale:

1. Parcel Identification Number: 12.00082.00

Legal Description: SubdivisionName MOOBECKS OUTLOT TO CENTER CITY SubdivisionCd 12020

Physical Address: 111 Main St. Center City, MN 55012

1. Parcel Identification Number: 12.00048.00

Legal Description: SubdivisionName CENTER CITY Lot 001 Block 002 SubdivisionCd 12010

Physical Address: 111 Main St. Center City, MN 55012

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.