Scott County and Town of Gate City — Real Estate Tax Sale - TACS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
COUNTY OF SCOTT and TOWN OF GATE CITY, VIRGINIA

Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of County of Scott, 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 County Office Building Board Room, 190 Beech Street, Gate City, on August 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM.

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. Account No. TACS No. Property Description
J1 Patsy Tolle 146B4-9-3-46 19392 59632 124 Clinch Street, Weber City
J2 Curtis Russell Lumber Co. REMOVED 36-A-21B; 36-A-21; and 36-A-21A REMOVED 1467; 1469; and, 1468 REMOVED 598084 REMOVED Vacant; Daybreak Drive, Duffield REMOVED
J3 Johnny & Frances D. Ramsey REDEEMED 149-1-2 REDEEMED 6827 REDEEMED 60468  REDEEMED 4326 Bristol Highway, Gate City REDEEMED
J4 Ben Hill 48-A-79 12149 59981 Vacant; Mabe Stanleytown Road, Duffield
J5 Kristie Louise Arnold 146A7-A-240 13767 695491 110 Woodland Street, Gate City
J6 Kristie Louise Arnold 146A7-A-235 14400 695491 245 Woodland Street, Gate City
J7 Gary Russel 99-A-58,57A 10850 35918 Vacant; Fairview Road, Duffield
8 Daniel Howard Phillips 41-2-1,2 5999 36370 Vacant; off River Bluff Road, Dungannon
J9 Cody England and Autumn Paris England 84-A-81A 18784 59667 Vacant; Clinch River Highway, Fort Blackmore
J10 Kimberly Jane Smith Byrd 168A-2-3-30-47 4596 695193 207 Easter Lilly Lane, Gate City

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. 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 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 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 $150.00, 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 ($20,000.00) 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 on the day 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.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 deposit and buyer’s premium must be received in full within seven (7) days following the auction closing (no later than September 2, 2024). 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 Scott 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 the County of Scott 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.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 vshisler@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 612-0629, or by writing to the address below.

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
Attn: Tax Sales
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800


NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES
AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
COUNTY OF SCOTT, 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 County Office Building Board Room, 190 Beech Street, Gate City, on August 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM.

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, please see the information packet

Property Owner(s) Tax Map No. Account No. TACS No. Property Description
N1 Betty Wolfe 146A2-1-6-13 13993 318928 Vacant; off Elliott Drive, Gate City
N2 Nannie Ison 125-A-147 3381 97061 Vacant; off Reed Hollow Road, Gate City
N3 Teresa Gay Sturgill 165-A-64 4394 319100 Vacant; near Stanley Valley Road, Gate City
N4 William Jon Lane 98-A-38C 19904 318803 Purchase Ridge Road, Duffield
 N5 Agnes Lay Kiser 4A-A-12 5989 61176 Vacant; near Osborne Ridge Road, Coeburn
N6 Eugene Hartsell Swartz 120A-1-6-9 3777 59634 Vacant; off US Highway 23 South, Duffield
N7 J. Hop Quillen 143-1-Q3 4300 407821 Vacant; off Daniel Boone Road, Gate City

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. 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 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 $150.00, 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 www.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 September 2, 2024). 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 Scott 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 Scott. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at www.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 vshisler@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 612-0629, or by writing to the address below.

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
Attn: Tax Sales
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800