Lake of the Woods County land for sale

August 04, 2025

LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY 
TAX FORFEITED LAND SALE 
(IN-PERSON ONLY) 
(Pursuant to MN Statute 282.005)
             Sale date: September 12,2025 at 10:00 a.m.             
              Lake of the Woods County Commissioners Room 
                          206 8th Ave SE, Baudette, MN 56623

City/Twp | Parcel | Description/Address | Acres | Bid Amount
Gudrid | 31.10.23.050 | 2502 State Hwy 11 SE Baudette, MN 56623The West 182’ of Gov. Lot 4 Lying North of the Row line of STH #11 | 1.07 | $47,800
McDougald | 22.25.21.010 | 5287 8th St NW Williams, MN 56686TR In NE4NW4, Lying N of RR | 5.00 | $40,100
Williams | 62.51.00.070 | 375 Meloney Ave Williams, MN 56686Lot 7 Auditor’s Plat No. 2 | 4.01 | $42,500
Unorg 158-30 | 44.11.32.020 | 5772 29th Ave SE Baudette, MN 56623N2S2NW4SW4 | 10.00 | $16,368.12*includes timber amount $2068.12
Unorg 158-30 | 44.11.32.030 | 5852 29th Ave SE Baudette, MN 56623S2S2NW4SW4; N2SW4SW4 | 30.00 | $45,136.45*includes timber amount $6236.45 

The minimum sale price equals the most current Estimated Market Value (EMV) and Timber Value if applicable as established by the Department of Natural Resources. This is in accordance with tax forfeited land sale laws for parcels forfeited in 2023 and prior.
 

TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE AND APPLICABLE FEES ARE DUE AT TIME OF SALE BY CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, PERSONAL CHECK OR CASH.

 
In addition to the purchase price, the following fees will be collected at the time of sale:  
 
·       State assurance surcharge: 3% of the purchase price; 
·       State Deed Fee: $25.00; 
·       Deed Filing Fee: $25.00
·       Recording Fee: $46.00; 
·       State Deed Tax: Equal to the greater of $1.65 or 0.33% of the purchase price.
·       Well Disclosure (If Applicable): $54.00
 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND 
IN LAKE OF THE WOODS COUNTY
 
Any individual, corporation or entity is eligible to purchase tax forfeited land unless you: 
·       Have delinquent property taxes on any parcel within Lake of the Woods County, if so, the property will be offered to the next highest bidder. 

·       Have allowed, in the last 10 years, previously purchased tax forfeited land and let it forfeit for non-payment of taxes. 

 
 
All sales are final, and no refunds or exchanges are permitted. All property is sold “as is”.  Lake of the Woods County makes no warranty that the land is “buildable” or the “condition” of the buildings on the property.  No warranties as to physical condition of the property have been made by Seller, its Employees or Agents; any warranties of physical condition of the property are void.  The Seller, its Employees or Agents, have no further responsibility or liability with respect to the condition or management of the property. Lake of the Woods Conty is not responsible for determining property lines or boundaries.  Access to the property is the responsibility of the buyer.
 
Sales are subject to the following restrictions on the use of the properties:  existing leases, building codes and zoning laws, and easements obtained by any government subdivision or agency thereof for a public purpose.  Contact the city or township where the land is located for details of building codes or zoning laws. 
 
RADON WARNING STATEMENT:  Minnesota Department of Health strongly recommends that ALL potential buyers have an indoor radon test performed prior to purchase or taking occupancy of any tax-forfeited residential property. Lake of the Woods County has no knowledge of radon and is not required to conduct radon testing on tax-forfeited residential property.  
 
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:  Any special assessments that were levied after forfeiture or clean-up costs incurred and certified to the County Auditor have been added to the sale price. It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to contact the city/township to determine if any future special assessments will be assessed to the property.  
 
TITLE:  PROOF OF OWNERSHIP:  The buyer will receive a receipt at the time of the sale. Lake of the Woods County will submit an application for a Conveyance of Forfeited Lands for a State Deed from the Department of Revenue.  Once Lake of the Woods County receives the State Deed, it will be recorded.   
 
FOR ALL LAND NOT IN A PLATTED SUBDIVISION:  There are restrictive covenants required for marginal lands and wetlands including lands in Auditor’s Subdivisions, (see Minnesota Statutes, Section 103F.535, Subd. 2, and Minnesota Statutes Section 282.018, Subd. 2.)
 
IN ORDER TO PROTECT YOUR LEGAL INTERESTS, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONSULT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY ON LEGAL ISSUES THAT MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SALE.
 





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