NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
COUNTY OF RUSSELL, VIRGINIA
Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of County of Russell, 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 the Russell County Community Room, 136 Highland Drive, Lebanon, Virginia 24266, on March 20, 2026 at 11:00am.
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 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 please see the information packet
| Property Owner(s) | Tax Map No. | TACS No. | Property Description | |
| J1 | James Boardwine | 62L-IA-691C | 158720 | 2966 Hayters Gap Rd; Elk Garden Estates; Portion of Lot 2 & Unnumb Lot |
| J2 | Harold Hess & Jeanette Hess | 68R-SA-2790A | 158910 | 901 Lynn Springs Rd; Swords Creek Lot |
| J3 | Randall Honaker & Joyce Honaker | 67R-IB-2200A | 158858 | 135 Perry Dr; uninmproved; unk acreage |
| J4 | Michael Musick & Reona Kay Musick | 76L-1217 | 159024 | Thompson Creek; 2.0 acres, more or less |
| J5 | Louis W Ray & Anna Ruth Ray | 120L-1304 | 467869 | 5869 Clinch Mountain Rd; Naomi Dorton Property; 51.0 acres, more or less |
| J6 | Willard Joneth Skeens | 158R-1821 | 158355 | Crooked Branch; 1.75 acres, more or less |
| Willard Joneth Skeens | 158R-1823 | 158355 | 377 Crooked Branch Rd; Fraley Land; 0.5 acres, more or less | |
| J7 | Cedar Ridge Truck Parts, Inc | 37R-194B | 677352 | 24018 US Highway 19; Tract #3; 1.31 acres, more or less |
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 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) 608-0619 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 March 27, 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 Russell 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 Russell 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 mitchellauctionfirm.com, by email to mark@mitchellauctionfirm.com or by phone to Mark Mitchell, at (276) 608-0619. 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 RUSSELL, 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 the Community Room, 136 Highland Drive, Lebanon, Virginia 24266, on March 20, 2026 at 11:00am.
The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below, and any terms or conditions which may be posted or announced by 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 please see the information packet
| Property Owner(s) | Tax Map No. | TACS No. | Property Description | |
| N1 | James C & Virginia Gordon | 158R-SB-1806 | 158369 | 4450 Red Oak Ridge Rd; Eastern Part of Lots 13,14 & 16 |
| N2 | Jason Lee Gullett & Thomas Christopher Wyatt | 160R-II-2489 | 158489 | 1368 Straight Hollow Rd; Lot 413 Subd J |
| Jason Lee Gullett & Thomas Christopher Wyatt | 160R-II-2490 | 158489 | Straight Hollow Rd; Lot 414 Subd J | |
| Jason Lee Gullett & Thomas Christopher Wyatt | 160R-II-2491 | 158489 | 1406 Staright Hollow Rd; Lot 415 Subd J | |
| N3 | Jason Lee Gullett & Thomas Christopher Wyatt | 160R-II-2488 | 814192 | 1336 Straight Hollow Rd; Lot 412 Subd J |
| Jason Lee Gullett & Thomas Christopher Wyatt | 160R-II-2487 | 814192 | Unmapped; Subd J | |
| N4 | William Harold Robinette | 68R-SA-2791H | 158911 | Buckles Land Lot |
| N5 | Judy Nash Stinson | 105R-IA-2976 | 157685 | River Mountain Rd; Daugherty Cave Subv Lots 5,5A,6,6A,7,7A |
| N6 | Jimmy A Marshall Estate | 156R-E-2880 | 468300 | 173 Red Oak Ridge Rd; Rose Hill Lot ENLG 4 |
| N7 | Aaron William Dye | 69L-1694A | 677890 | 291 Strouth Crk; Long Branch; 0.5 acres, more or less |
| N8 | Ronald G Flanary & Virginia I Flanary | 157L-272IC | 677831 | River Rd; Castlewood; 0.528 acres, more or less |
| N9 | Debra Kay Owens | 76R-314 | 699556 | Town of Honaker; 415 Heritage Dr; Garden Road Lot; 0.07 acres, more or less |
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 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) 608-0619 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 March 27, 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 Russell 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 Russell. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at mitchellauctionfirm.com, by email to mark@mitchellauctionfirm.com or by phone to Mark Mitchell, at (276) 608-0619. 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