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Auction Started
Nov 4, 2025 09:47 AM MST
Auction Ends
Nov 13, 2025 10:00 AM MST
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St. Louis County - Land Sales
SLC Land and Minerals Department - Duluth Office
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STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY ST. LOUIS 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.
Remember: Your bid is the same as a contract - Please only bid on property you are serious about buying. A winning bid constitutes a legally binding contract. St. Louis County reserves the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Location: West of 310 Vermilion Drive North on undeveloped, platted roads, Cook
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.
Remember: Your bid is the same as a contract - Please only bid on property you are serious about buying. A winning bid constitutes a legally binding contract. St. Louis County reserves the right to block/ban bidders who refuse to pay for land purchased.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Location: West of 310 Vermilion Drive North on undeveloped, platted roads, Cook
- Parcel: 120-0033-00190,00200
- Acreage: +/- 0.40
- City/Township: CITY OF COOK
Legal: LOT 19, BROWNS DIVISION
LOT 20, BROWNS DIVISION
Comments: This +/- 120' x 144' property is a nonconforming lot of record. Access is on undeveloped, platted roads. Previously 112 3rd Ave. NE, the structures were removed in 2015. Zoning is R-1 (One and Two Family Residential District). Contact the City of Cook for permitted uses and zoning questions. This parcel contains areas that may be located within the floodplain management area that may impact development. Any potential owner must obtain appropriate approvals if improving undeveloped, platted roads. Check with the City of Cook for any certified, pending, or future assessments that may be reinstated. Any abandoned personal property remaining is part of the sale. Recording fee $46.00 (Abstract). There is additional property in this area being offered at this sale.
Base Timber Value: $0.00. Timber must be paid in full at the time of sale. Please note: The timber value increases the same percentage as the sale bid up. The timber value of this tract is approximately 0% of the price.
PAYMENT:
At the time of this 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, contract documents (including any addenda), and documents attached to this auction listing.
Costs Subject to Bid Up - The following fees are based on your final bid and will be added to the total sale price:
Closing Costs - The following fees are not subject to bid up, but will be due at the time of payment:
Payment must be made by Cashier's/Certified/Personal Check or Money Order made payable to the St. Louis County Auditor.
Option 1: PAY IN FULL
Payment in full may not be required at the time of sale (if more than $500.00). For more information on payment options, please review the Sales and Payments and Sample Contract Documents attached below or contact the Land and Minerals Department.
When the auction closes, the seller 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.
***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.
St. Louis 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.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
St. Louis County officials/employees are prohibited from using privileged government data obtained through their position to further their own private interests.
Minnesota Statute 282.016 prohibits the direct or indirect purchase of tax-forfeited land by individuals employed with the office of the county auditor, county treasurer, county attorney, court administrator of the district court, county assessor, supervisor of assessments, or the Land and Minerals Department.
PAYMENT:
At the time of this 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, contract documents (including any addenda), and documents attached to this auction listing.
Costs Subject to Bid Up - The following fees are based on your final bid and will be added to the total sale price:
- Buyer Premium of 3.5%
- State Assurance Fee of 3%
- Deed Tax is 0.33% of the Final Bid, Assessments, and Buyer Premium
Closing Costs - The following fees are not subject to bid up, but will be due at the time of payment:
- Assessments: $0.00
- Deed Fee: $25.00
- Recording Fee: $46.00
- Well Fee: $0.00
Payment must be made by Cashier's/Certified/Personal Check or Money Order made payable to the St. Louis County Auditor.
Option 1: PAY IN FULL
Option 2: CONTRACT FOR DEED
Payment in full may not be required at the time of sale (if more than $500.00). For more information on payment options, please review the Sales and Payments and Sample Contract Documents attached below or contact the Land and Minerals Department.
When the auction closes, the seller 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) calendar 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.
***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.
St. Louis 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.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
St. Louis County officials/employees are prohibited from using privileged government data obtained through their position to further their own private interests.
Minnesota Statute 282.016 prohibits the direct or indirect purchase of tax-forfeited land by individuals employed with the office of the county auditor, county treasurer, county attorney, court administrator of the district court, county assessor, supervisor of assessments, or the Land and Minerals Department.
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ALL LAND SALES ARE SOLD AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND. ST. LOUIS 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 St. Louis County per Minnesota Statue 282.016.
St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.
St. Louis County reserves the right to accept or reject any/all auction's bids or any part of an auction's bid.
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 St. Louis County per Minnesota Statue 282.016.
St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.
St. Louis County reserves the right to accept or reject any/all auction's bids or any part of an auction's bid.