NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
COUNTY OF BLAND, VIRGINIA
Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of County of Bland, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at a simulcast (with online and in person bidding) public auction the following described real estate at Bland County Courthouse, 612 Main Street, Bland Virginia 24315, on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00pm.
The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below, and any term or conditions which may be subsequently posted or announced by Walker Commercial Services, Inc. (“Auctioneer”) and Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC (“TACS”). Subsequent announcements take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.
For complete information please see the information packet
| Property Owner(s) | Tax Map No. | TACS No. | Property Description | |
| J1 | Larry Little | 64-1-12 | 1033562 | Brushy Mt (JFHT) Lot 12; 5.5ac, more or less; Jefferson Forest Ln 10-14IA1049D12 |
| J2 | Elena F Kinsey & Others | 7-A-22 | 1033547 | Dry Fork; 5.0ac, more or less; Dry Fork 11-004 525A |
| J3 | Daisy Brown | 11-A-19 | 1033569 | Fronts on East River Mountain Rd; 7.5ac, more of less; East River Mt 408-316 767A |
| J4 | John Hull | 63A2-A-36 | 1033549 | Bastian 1.0ac, more or less 167 Bears Trail; 12-116 E9-A541 |
| J5 | AJ Williams | 135-A-21 | 1034803 | Fronts on Birch Grove Rd; N Fork Holston; 2.0ac, more or less; 13-195 51A |
GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court. The Special Commissioner has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.
Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Properties are offered for sale as-is, where-is, and if-is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied and the buyer assumes the risk of loss from the date of the sale. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of any information contained in the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts. We do not provide and do not assist with obtaining title insurance or title to personal property.
The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of all funds paid as liquidated damages to cover attorney’s fees of $2,500 and auctioneer fees of $1,000, with any remaining amount go to the locality to cover additional costs of resale. Failure to make a timely or sufficient deposit also makes the high bidder liable for these fees, plus resale costs and deficiencies.
PAYMENT TERMS: The highest bidder shall make a deposit in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher, along with a 10% buyer’s premium, subject to a minimum of $150, added to the final bid. Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be paid in full at the time of the auction. Deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per parcel. Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from the auction date, and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward.
The balance of the purchase price and recording costs for deed recordation shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court.
Terms applicable to In-Person Bidders ONLY: The deposit and buyer’s premium are due at the close of the auction. All payments must be made in the form of personal check, cashier’s check or money order. No cash will be accepted.
Terms applicable to Online Bidders ONLY: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding are free of charge and are done through the Auctioneer’s website www.walkercommercialservices.com. If any interested bidders are unable to attend for in-person bidding and wish to bid on property, but do not have access to the internet, please contact Walker Commercial Services, Inc., at (540) 344-6160 for assistance.
The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The deposit and buyer’s premium must be received in full within seven (7) days following the auction closing (no later than August 6, 2026). All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cashier’s checks and money orders shall be made payable to County of Bland and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.
GENERAL TERMS: To qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to County of Bland and you may not be a Defendant in any pending delinquent tax matter. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at www.walkercommercialservices.com, by email to asher@walkercommercialservices.com or by phone to, (540) 344-6160. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 548-4424, or by writing to the address below.
Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
Attn: Tax Sales
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800
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NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
COUNTY OF BLAND, VIRGINIA
Pursuant to Virginia Code §58.1-3975, the following real property will be auctioned for sale to the highest bidder at a simulcast (with online and in person bidding) public auction to be held at Bland County Courthouse, 612 Main Street, Bland, Virginia 24315, on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00pm.
The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below, and any terms or conditions which may be posted or announced by Walker Commercial Services, Inc. (“Auctioneer”) and Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC (“TACS”). Subsequent announcements take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.
For complete information please see the information packet
| Property Owner(s) | Tax Map No. | TACS No. | Property Description | |
| N1 | Jeffrey and Javette Buchanan | 63A1-1-18 | 1033554 | Fronts on Chase St; Bastian Sub Lot 18 12-116E9A1A 401 |
| 63A1-1-19 | 1033554 | Fronts on Chase St; Bastain Sub Lot 19 12-116E9AIA 402 | ||
| N2 | Kevin Lee Dent
REDEEMED |
63A1-1-38
REDEEMED |
1033619
REDEEMED |
Fronts on Boyd Lane; Bastian Subdiv Lot 38 5 8 Boyd Ln 12-116E9A1A418 REDEEMED |
| N4 | Nelson Brown | 119-A-21 | 1033582 | Fronts on W. Blue Grass Trail; Rt 42 Near Bland 0.25ac, more or less Blue Grass Trl 13-066 505 |
| N5 | Ella Gordon | 77-A-21 | 1033574 | Fronts near N. Scenic Highway; Bland 1.5ac, more or less N Scenic Hwy 10-016 1343 |
| N6 | Ella Lundy | 74A-1-7 | 1033542 | Fronts on Sun Ridge Lane; Suiter Subdiv Lot 7 Suiter Subdiv 409-48 IA 226 |
| N7 | Ella Lundy | 74A-1-76 | 1033542 | Fronts on Lodge Drive; Suiter Subdiv Lot 76 Suiter Subdiv 409-48 IA 275 |
| N8 | George R. Gish | 11-A-99 | 1033652 | Laurel Fork 1.0ac, more or less Laurel Fork Rd 409-18 683 |
| N9 | Karen Sue Dodson | 61A1-1-24 | 1033627 | Fronts on Mulberry Lane; Wolf Creek Green Acres Lot 24 U Block Apple Ln 409- IB-1199 |
| N10 | Ruby Cox | 47-A-3 | 1033558 | Wolf Creek 2.0ac, more or less; Grapefield Rd 409-27 1147E |
| N11 | William Clint Vanover
REDEEMED |
111-A-5C1. REDEEMED | 1034800
REDEEMED |
Fronts on Little Creek Highway; Walkers Little Creek 1.0, more or less; Little Creek Hwy REDEEMED |
| N12 | REDEEMED |
Green Acres Part of Lot 19 Block C Green Acres 409-50IC-1228A REDEEMED | ||
| Fronts on Cherry Lane; Green Acres Lot 20 Block C Cherry Lane 409-50IC-1229 REDEEMED | ||||
| Fronts on Cherry Lane; Green Acres Lot 21 Block C Cherry Lane 409-20IC-1229 REDEEMED | ||||
| Fronts on Cherry Lane; Green Acres Lot 22 Block C Green Acres 409-50IC-1231 REDEEMED |
GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: The Treasurer has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.
Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Properties are offered for sale as-is, where-is, and if-is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied and the buyer assumes the risk of loss from the date of the sale. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts. We do not provide and do not assist with obtaining title insurance or title to personal property.
The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of all funds paid as liquidated damages to cover attorney’s fees of $750 and auctioneer fees of $250, with any remaining amount go to the locality to cover additional costs of resale. Failure to make a timely or sufficient deposit also makes the high bidder liable for these fees, plus resale costs and deficiencies.
PAYMENT TERMS: The highest bidder shall pay the high bid in full, along with the buyer’s premium and deed recording costs, following the close of the auction. There will be a 10% buyer’s premium, subject to a minimum of $150, added to the winning bid.
Terms applicable to In-Person Bidders ONLY: The highest bidder shall make payment in full at the close of the auction. All payments must be made in the form of personal check, traveler’s check, cashier’s check, or money order. No cash will be accepted.
Terms applicable to Online Bidders ONLY: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding are free of charge and are done through the Auctioneer’s website www.walkercommercialservices.com. If any interested bidders are unable to attend for in-person bidding and wish to bid on property, but do not have access to the internet, please contact Walker Commercial Services, Inc., at (540) 344-6160 for assistance.
The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The full balance due must be received within seven (7) days following the auction closing (no later than August 6, 2026). All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cashier’s checks and money orders shall be made payable to County of Bland and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.
GENERAL TERMS: To qualify as a purchaser at this auction you may not owe delinquent taxes to County of Bland. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at www.walkercommercialservices.com, by email to asher@walkercommercialservices.com or by phone to, (540) 344-6160. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 548-4424, or by writing to the address below.
Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
Attn: Tax Sales
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800