Buchanan County - Non-Judicial Sale - TACS

NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
BUCHANAN COUNTY, 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 Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 4447 Slate Creek Road, 3rd Floor, Grundy, Virginia 24614 , on June 14, 2023 at 10:00am.

The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below, and any terms or conditions which may be posted or announced Mitch-Ell Auction Firm (“Auctioneer”) and Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC (“TACS”). Subsequent announcements take precedence over any prior written or verbal terms of sale.

For complete information (including terms, conditions and property listings), please see the Information Packet.

You can visit the auctioneer’s website here: Mitch-Ell Auction Firm

Property Owner(s) Tax Map No. TACS No. Property Description
N1 Abbie Fields 2HH220156 760912  Stiltners Creek AC 1; North Grundy District
N2 Michael Stiltner 2HH219095 761375  Poplar Creek AC BDRY(ABT ½ Acre); Rock Lick Magisterial District
N3 Frankie Burks, et al 2HH109117 760355  1199 Half Mile Branch Road; Grundy; Knox Magisterial District
N4 Randall Franklin Colley 2HH138074 760465  Russell Fk River Haskel C. Smith 13 PT Ac Lot #13 Pt#14; Hurricane Magisterial District
N5 Harve and Rose Blankenship 2HH044059 759767  Hoover Camp Br. 0 0 AC17; Knox Magisterial District
N6 Brookie Adkins, et al 2HH120044 760549  Levisa River 0 0 AC 10 Adkins; Garden Magisterial District
N7 John S. Brown Estate 2HH142035 761298  Grissom Creek 0 0AC 19.75; Hurricane Magisterial District
N8 Hassie Price Dotson Estate 2HH074084-ENLG-B 761822  Garden Creek 0 0 AC 19 & 1 Lot; Hurricane Magisterial District
N9 Eugene Blankenship 2HH085110 760647  5162 Hurley Road; Knox Crk 0 0 AC Tract; Knox Magisterial District
N10 Mary Lee Bailey 2HH037005 760530  Tug River 0 0 AC 11; Knox Magisterial District
N11 Charles R. Stump Estate 2HH236085 760158  Rocklick Creek 0 0 AC BDRY; Rock Lick Magisterial District
N12 Leona Helton Dye Estate 2HH059002 760570  Garden Crk 0 0 AC 3; Garden Magisterial District
N13 Elbert Wampler, et al 2HH140013 760221  Hurricane Creek 0 0 AC 9-1/4; Hurricane Magisterial District
N14 Elbert Wampler, et al 2HH140014 760221  Hurricane Crk 0 0 AC 15.5; Hurricane Magisterial District
N15 Conley C. Blankenship et al 2HH085054 759707 Straight Frk AC 10; Knox Magisterial District
N16 Goldie Blankenship, et al 2HH142050 759800  Russell Fork River 0 0 AC 2.5; Hurricane Magisterial District
N17 George Hurley (Estate of) 2HH277034 760898  Bull Creek 0 0 AC 6; Rock Lick Magisterial District
N18 Harvey Anderson, et al 2HH183015 INST-A 760329  Levisa River 0 0 AC Part of 2 Lots; South Grundy District
N19 Freeland Luster, et al 2HH224031 761833  Bear Br 0 0  AC BDRY (35); Rock Lick Magisterial District

GENERAL TERMS OF SALE:  The Treasurer has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to 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. 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.

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 any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.

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 $100, added to the winning bid.

Terms applicable to In-Person Bidders ONLY: The highest bidder shall make payment in full on the day 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 https://mitchellauctionfirm.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 Mitch-Ell Auction Firm, at (276) 608-4786 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 June 21, 2023). All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to Buchanan County and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.      

To qualify as a purchaser at this auction you may not owe delinquent taxes to Buchanan County. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at https://mitchellauctionfirm.com/, by email to mark@mitchellauctionfirm.com or by phone to Mark Mitchell, at (276) 608-4786. 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)506-3102, or by writing to the address below.

Re: Buchanan County Non-Judicial Sale Auction
Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800