Cochise County Announces State-Owned Real Estate Online Auction

If you've ever wanted to own a piece of Arizona Real Estate, this is a great way to start. Cochise County just announced its upcoming Tax Deed Land Sale.

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According to the press release, the Tax Deed Land Sale will open to the public on September 23, 2024, at 9am. The sale runs through October 4, 2024, at 5pm.

All the properties in the sale will be sold "as-is" and may not meet current zoning regulations. The press release states,

All properties are sold on an “as-is” basis. Properties may not meet zoning regulations and no warranties or representations are made regarding property conditions, including utilities, access, or zoning.

If you want to check out what's for sale, you can preview the auction at publicsurplus.com beginning on September 11th.

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How the Cochise County Land Auction Works

When the auction is live, you can bid on the property for sale through the website. A $25 Administrative Fee will be added to each final sale price for processing and recording deeds.

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The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has the right to accept or reject any bid and may withdraw units if deemed in the public interest.

READ: Why Have Arizona Thrift Store Prices Seen an Unexpected Rise?

After the bidding closes, deeds will be issued to the successful bidder or bidders, which will be recorded within 60 days of the sale. Current and future taxes will be the purchaser's responsibility.

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Miracle Valley Bible College Back on the Auction Block

The Miracle Valley Bible College property is once again part of the sale. It was up for auction last year due to years of unpaid taxes.

Last year, the highest bidder was Dale Whitehead, who attended the Bible College in the 1960s.

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Whitehead made the highest bid in last year's auction, hoping to acquire the property and return it to its previous glory. However, he never followed through with payment, and the property remained with the county.

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The Bible College property requires a minimum bid of $150,000. Bidders must also provide a $50,000 bid deposit via wire transfer.

READ: What Would You Do with the Old Miracle Valley Bible College?

If you're interested in bidding on this or the other properties in Cochise County, address questions to the Cochise County Board of Supervisors by calling the office at (520) 432-9200. The board staff won't be able to answer questions regarding specific parcels listed.

Sources: Wikipedia | Cochise County Government | Cochise County Board of Supervisors | Public Surplus | Miracle Valley Oasis Center

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