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Bid Title

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

Issuing Agency

Chisago County

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Feb 19, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Sealed Bid Auction for the Sale of County-Owned Real Property
Category:	Advertisement for Bids
Status:	Open

Description: NOTICE OF CHISAGO COUNTY SEALED BID AUCTION FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY BIDS CLOSE March 13, 2026 Chisago County, Minnesota Notice is hereby given that Chisago County shall, to the highest bidder, sell the following described parcels. Sale shall be subject to the following conditions: The property shall be sold to the highest bidder. Properties are sold “as is.” All property sales are final. Purchased properties are subject to existing leases. 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. 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. If the property is within a development or part of an association, the recorded regulations will apply. The County retains all iron ore and other valuable mineral rights in and upon the lands. If the property is Torrens (Registered Property), there may be additional fees to update the certificate prior to any subsequent transfer of title. 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 March 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). Bids will be considered at 7:00 P.M. at the regular meeting of the Chisago County Board of Commissioners on March 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. 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: Accepted bid (sale) amount. State Deed Tax (sale amount x 0.0033) Recording Fee (currently $46.00; Torrens parcels may require additional fees). 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: 12.00275.15 Legal Description: LOT 010 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK 2.  Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.16 Legal Description: LOT 011 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK 3.  Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.17 Legal Description: SubdivisionName LOT 012 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK 4.  Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.18 Legal Description: SubdivisionName LOT 013 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK 5.  Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.19 Legal Description: SubdivisionName LOT 014 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK 6.  Parcel Identification Number:12.00275.20 Legal Description: LOT 015 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK 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. POSTED ON THE CHISAGO COUNTY WEBSITE:  February 19, 2026 thru March 13, 2026 Publication Date/Time: 2/19/2026 11:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2026 4:30 PM Contact Person: Chase Burnham, County Administrator Phone: 651-213-8830 Business Hours: 8 am to 4:30 PM Related Documents: Sale of County-Owned Real Property - Center City Business Park (PDF)

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NOTICE OF CHISAGO COUNTY SEALED BID AUCTION FOR THE SALE OF

COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY

BIDS CLOSE March 13, 2026

Chisago County, Minnesota

Notice is hereby given that Chisago County shall, to the highest bidder, sell the following described parcels. Sale shall

be subject to the following conditions:

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 March 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

March 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 days to 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:

a. Accepted bid (sale) amount.

b. State Deed Tax (sale amount x 0.0033)

c. 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: 12.00275.15

Legal Description: LOT 010 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK

2. Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.16

Legal Description: LOT 011 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK

3. Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.17

Legal Description: SubdivisionName LOT 012 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK

4. Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.18

Legal Description: SubdivisionName LOT 013 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK

5. Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.19

Legal Description: SubdivisionName LOT 014 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK

6. Parcel Identification Number: 12.00275.20

Legal Description: LOT 015 BLK 003 COUNTY SEAT BUSINESS PARK

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.

POSTED ON THE CHISAGO COUNTY WEBSITE: February 18, 2026 – March 13, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 531210Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
• NAICS 531390Other Activities Related to Real Estate

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