Aitkin County Tax Forfeited Sale Parcel #10

Parcel 10 Shamrock Township

For viewing the interior of the buildings, we will be having an open house on Friday, November 4th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Legal Description:
Vandermeys Shores Lot 23, Lot 24 and Outlot A

Parcel ID:
29-1-468600, 29-1-468700, and
29-1-469100

This picture shows the view from the back of the property as you are coming into the property on the road

Starting Price at the Auction: $ 96,700.00

Land	$62,810.00
Buildings	$33,600.00
Timber	$290.00

Lot:
        This property has 150 feet of shoreline on the Sandy River Lake. The shoreline appears to be hard (some sand) with weeds growing in front from the lack of use. According to the neighbors, there is muck once you get out from the shore. The lot is a level, nicely wooded area and has an outlot that is connected to the back of this lot. The outlot is where the garage is located.

Timber:
        Oak pulp and bolts                  13 cords
        basswood pulp and bolts       1.5 cords
        maple pulp                               0.6 cords
        birch pulp and bolts                 0.5 cords
        Norway pine pulp and bolts    1.2 cords

Buildings:
        The home is a rambler style with walk out basement. It has a finished basement, along with a full kitchen down there. On the main floor, are two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen and dining room. The living room walks out to a covered deck that overlooks the water. The home is not totally finished upstairs. The house was built in 1976 with the deck/patio being added on in 1979.
        Also included on the property is a boat house that is 20 x 24 with storage above it that was built in 1981.
        On the outlot is a three stall garage (24x38) with work area / storage above it. This was built in 1991.
        The property has well and septic on it. It is being sold as is. As this is a forfeited property, we have no knowledge of the condition of the internal components of the property, or the condition of the well and septic. According to the present records in the zoning office, the property has 2 - 1500 gallon holding tanks. These will need to be pumped and inspected. The buyer would be responsible for any repairs or replacement of anything on the property. The purchaser is responsible for bringing the property and septic up to compliance.

Aerial map of parcel:
Map of parcel

Photos of property:
Outside to the Lake Boathouse Garage Workarea Garage Inside 1 2 3 4

Estimated real estate taxes for 2012:
        $675.00. These taxes are based on the tax extension rate from 2011, a nonresidential use, and the starting price at the auction. If any of these items change, the amount of the real estate taxes could also change. these amounts are an estimate only of the taxes that might be due. Your first tax payment will be due on May 15, 2012.

Access:
        The access to the property is a maintained gravel township road. The road at the back of the property is a public road but unmaintained. It is shared by 4 properties.

GIS Coordinates:    46.7153 lat        -93.3152 long

Driving Directions:
       From McGregor, Mn. go north on Hwy 65 - 7 miles and turn west on Hwy 232. Go approx. 1 mile to 482nd Lane. Go in about 1/2 and at the T turn north. Follow the road to the end and turn to the right when it goes towards the water. Look at the picture and look for the signs.

Points of Interest:
        Aitkin County has many acres of public lands that are open for hunting and recreation purposes. It has over 600 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, approx. 120 miles of maintained ATV trails, and 365 lakes for fishing and recreation. Aitkin is the county seat for Aitkin County and has the government offices located there.
         FYI - Aitkin County is 153 years old this year. Aitkin County was established in 1857 and has been in existence 1 year longer than Minnesota has been a state. If you purchase this property, you will become a member of a long established county.

Nearest town:
The City of McGregor is located approx. 9 miles away where you can find the essentials. Also located in the Big Sandy area are numerous resorts, restaurants and bars.