Whiteside County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2012 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale to the public the real estate obtained. They will offer approximately 15 items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed bids must be in the Whiteside County Treasurer’s Office, located in the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, no later than the close of business on Friday, July 22, 2016.
The sale of these lots should be a major benefit to both the Taxing Districts and the neighboring property owners. This sale will place the properties into the hands of individuals who have an interest in owning them. The County, as Trustee, hopes that these new owners will both maintain the property and keep the real estate taxes paid. By eliminating abandoned properties, the appearance of the neighborhood should improve, and the value of adjoining properties should increase.
The required minimum bid is just $641 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid received on or before Friday, July 22, 2016. Complete bidder’s packets and sale catalogs are now available at the Whiteside County Treasurer’s Office or online at www.iltaxsale.com.
For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Whiteside County Tax Agent’s Office at 800-248-2850 or 618-656-5744, or visit www.iltaxsale.com. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.