STATE OF MINNESOTA TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTY, MANAGED BY BLUE EARTH COUNTY

ALL LAND SALES ARE SOLD AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED) OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND. BLUE EARTH 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 EASEMENT(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 Blue Earth County Online Land Sales: Standard Disclaimer and Blue Earth County Terms and Conditions. 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.

Minnesota Statute 282.005 requires that all new forfeitures be offered at public auctions unless they are repurchased or withheld by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Properties are first offered at the Initial Price, which reflects the Estimated Market Value (EMV).

The Initial Price auction will open December 9th, 2025, and close December 15th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Initial Price: $900.00

If a property does not sell at the Initial Price, the price for the property will be adjusted to the Minimum Bid Price (delinquent balance plus forfeiture costs) and offered for auction again.

The Minimum Bid auction will open January 14th, 2026 and close January 20th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Minimum Bid Price: $252.25

General Description:

Location: City of Mankato

Parcel: R01.08.25.226.005

Legal:  That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 108 North, Range 27 West, Blue Earth County, Minesota, described as: Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 1, Block Three, Oakengate Subdivision, according to the plat thereof on file and of record with the Blue Earth County Recorder; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds East, (assumed bearing), along the west line of said Lot 1 a distance of 426.72 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 1; said point being the point of beginning; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the north line of said Lot 1 a distance of 237.56 feet; thence North 45 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds East, along the north line of said Lot 1 a distance 98.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds East, along the west line of said Lot 1 a distance of 84.75 feet; thence South 08 degrees 04 minutes 55 seconds West, 45.00 feet; thence South 20 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, 34.00 feet; thence South 41 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West, 31.00 feet; thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes 00 seconds West, 38.00 feet; thence South 79 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds West, 117.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West, 120.61 feet to a point on the northerly extension of the west line of said Lot 1; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 00 seconds West, along said extension, 22.30 feet to the point of beginning.

Said tract contains 7756 square feet (0.178 acres), subject to any and all easements of record.

Address: N/A

PAYMENT TERMS – AMOUNT(S) DUE UPON SALE

Full Payment:

Full Payment of the total sale value.

5% buyer premium.

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.

Recording Fee: $46.00 

State Deed Fee: $25.00

Deed Tax: 0.0033 times the purchase price or $1.65 minimum, whichever is greater.

Administrative Fee: $20.00

Well Certificate (if required): $54.00

*DO NOT PAY FROM THE PUBLIC SURPLUS WINNING NOTIFICATION. BLUE EARTH COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER WILL CALCULATE AND E-MAIL THE WINNING BIDDER A NOTICE OF AWARD INCLUDING THE FINAL AMOUNT DUE.

Assessments:

Any lands offered for sale may be subject to unpaid assessments against the property. Before purchasing, any prospective buyer should consult the city or township clerk and county, in respect to any unpaid assessments that may exist. Any municipality or other public authority is authorized to make a reassessment or a new assessment to a parcel in an amount equal to the remaining unpaid original assessment at the time of forfeiture (Minnesota Stat. 429.071, Subd. 4 and 435.23).

PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Payment must be made by Cash, Cashier's Check, or Money Order made payable to Blue Earth County.

When the auction closes, Blue Earth County Auditor-Treasurer will send the winning bidder an e-mail 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 Blue Earth County Auditor-Treasurer within ten (10) business days from the date of the Notice of Award. If payment is not received within ten (10) business days, Blue Earth County reserves the right to sell the property to the next highest bidder or repost the auction.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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

As per Minnesota Statute 282.016, the direct or indirect purchase of tax forfeited land by individuals employed with the departments of the Blue Earth County Auditor-Treasurer,  Blue Earth County Court Administrator of the District Court, Blue Earth County Assessor, Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners, or the Blue Earth County Attorney is prohibited.