Stutsman County Schedules Public Auction of Forfeited Real Estate

On November 4 the County of Stutsman posted a public notice stating that certain real estate had been forfeited to the county for delinquent taxes and that the county had taken tax deed to those properties. The notice announced that the county will offer the properties for sale at public auction on Tuesday November 18 beginning at 10 00 AM. The auction is to be held at the office of the County Auditor located at 511 2nd Avenue Southeast in Jamestown.

The county public notices page includes a link to a PDF containing more information and a full list of properties that will be offered. The same page lists a Park Board and Commission meeting scheduled for 8 30 AM on November 18 followed by the tax foreclosure sale at 10 00 AM. Contact and courthouse address information is provided on the public notices page for residents who need additional details or who wish to review the auction list before attending.

For local residents the sale represents several practical consequences. Property owners whose parcels were listed have already had title conveyed to the county through tax deed proceedings, and the upcoming auction is the county s mechanism for returning those parcels to private ownership while addressing outstanding tax obligations. Prospective buyers from Stutsman County and beyond may find opportunities to acquire land within the county, and the sale outcomes will affect local property ownership patterns and potentially future land use.

The auction also matters to local finances. Sales of forfeited properties are a tool counties use to recoup unpaid taxes and reduce the burden on municipal services, and revenue from successful bids can contribute to county budgets. For neighbors and community planners the change in ownership could influence neighborhood stability and property maintenance in affected areas.

Residents seeking to participate in the auction or to learn whether a specific parcel is included should consult the PDF linked on the Stutsman County public notices page or contact the County Auditor s office at the Jamestown courthouse. Because the notice and list were published on November 4 and the auction is taking place today November 18 the county advises timely review of the materials for current information.