Cortland County &
City of Cortland Real Property
Tax Foreclosure Auction
60 - Properties Of All Types Throughout Cortland County & The City Of Cortland - 60
Wednesday
October 22, 2014
11:00am
Auction To Be
Held @ Cortland County Office Building Auditorium
60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF AUCTION
We Welcome you to the County of Cortland and City of Cortland Real Property Tax Foreclosure Auction. This auction presents to you a great opportunity to purchase properties of all types, being sold at one location. The descriptions and information in this catalog is what has been provided to us. Use this catalog as a guide only. We make no Warranties or Guarantees to the information provided, as you are encouraged to do your own due diligence in researching the properties. Please read fully the Terms & Conditions of Sale in this catalog. Announcements made day of Auction take precedence over printed material. Thank You all for attending and we wish you all good luck in your bidding! A great opportunity!! Real Estate is the Best Investment!!
Auction Will Be Held @ The Cortland County Office Building Auditorium,
60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045.
General
1. All properties offered at this auction have been foreclosed due to Real Property Tax Law. All properties are sold “AS IS-WHERE IS-HOW IS”. Bidder shall be solely responsible for determining all conditions of the property prior to bidding. The County / City makes no representation as to the quality of title, lot size, shape or location, or conditions or existence of any or all improvements on any parcel or to the condition of the property(ies), this also applies to the concern of environmental problems. The County / City make no promises or statements of fact about any parcel that is being offered for sale. No employee or agent of the County has any authority to make any promises or representations of any nature concerning any of these parcels. It is the responsibility of each bidder to investigate any and all aspects of the status of each parcel that he or she may desire to purchase PRIOR TO BIDDING ON THE PARCEL.
2. You are strongly encouraged to go to the property(ies) you are interested in and examine them in person from the sidewalk or street. You are, however, prohibited from trespassing on the property(ies) or entering the building(s), if applicable. This restriction also applies to the highest bidder on the property until the Quit Claim Deed transferring ownership from the County /City to the new owner is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office.
3. Properties will be conveyed to the highest qualified bidder. The County of Cortland / City of Cortland reserves the right to reject any and all bids of any kind. The delinquent taxpayer nor anyone acting on their behalf shall be entitled to bid or purchase the property. The individuals who have previously defaulted on a bid, or who are currently delinquent on any other parcel in the County and/or City shall not be permitted to bid on any properties offered at this auction.
4. The Former Owner of the property, or his agent(s) shall not be deemed the successful bidder on a County / City property or purchase their former property at the public auction, UNLESS THE PREVIOUS OWNER PAYS THE AUCTION BID PRICE, AUCTIONEERS FEE, ALL RECORDING & ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND ALL BACK, CURRENT & DELINQUENT TAXES AND PENALTIES IN CERTIFIED OR GUARANTEED FUNDS. PREVIOUS OWNERS WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO BID WITH PRIOR COUNTY / CITY TREASURER APPROVAL, 3 DAYS PRIOR TO AUCTION DAY & MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE. IF THE FORMER OWNER OR HIS AGENT RE-ACQUIRES THE PROPERTY, ALL LIENS EXISTING PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE SHALL BE REINSTATED AND THE FORMER OWNER MUST SIGN THE DEED TO RE-INSTATE THE LIENS.
5. The County of Cortland and City of Cortland reserves the right to withdraw from sale any properties which are listed and or at their option, to group one or more parcels together into one sale. All items may be sold in random order.
6. Auction & Tax information is available at the Cortland County Treasurers Office, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY (For County Properties) and in the City of Cortland Department of Administration & Finance, 25 Court Street, Cortland, NY. Tax maps are available for viewing at the Cortland County Real Property Tax Office at 60 Central Avenue, Cortland, NY. Tax maps are only representations and may depict a proposed development or road. The County / City do not guarantee that a development and/or road actually exists, nor does it guarantee the eventual development of such. Tax maps do not represent exact dimensions and are not intended to be used in place of a survey map. Tax maps may not accurately depict the exact location of a property. Bidders are also encouraged to obtain the zoning regulations from the municipality where the property is located. Town zoning and building code information can be obtained at the town, city or village where the property is located. It is the responsibility of the bidder to research any existing violations or restrictions on the property. Any promotional tools such as photographs, tax maps, signs, written or verbal descriptions, etc. are for informational purposes and guide only.
7. All deeds issued shall be by Quit Claim Deed only. The County / City will not furnish an abstract of title or title insurance.
8. The Auctioneer and the Seller shall remain forever immune from any and all liability concerning any personal injury, environmental hazards or property damage occurring before, during or after the auction, no matter what the cause. Additionally, the Auctioneer and Seller shall remain forever immune from the consequences of purchase of any and all properties at this auction.
9. All decisions regarding bidding disputes shall remain completely within the Auctioneer’s discretion. The Auctioneer retains the right to reject any bid that is not within current bidding increments or that is not an appropriate advancement over the preceding bid.
Financial
Bid Deposit Requirement
A. If the successful bid is under $1,000.00 the FULL AMOUNT of the bid must be paid by the end of the auction to the County of Cortland Or City of Cortland, depending on the property purchased.
B. If the successful bid is over $1000.00, a deposit of 10% of the bid price or $1,000.00, whichever is greater is due at the end of the auction.
C. It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to pay the auctioneer 7 ˝ % above the bid price on the day of the Auction.
Multiple Checks Will Be Needed To Pay For Each Property.
D.
1. For Cortland County Properties Purchased: In addition to the bid deposit & auctioneers fee, the
Successful bidder will be responsible for recording fee for the deed(s), transfer tax(es) connected with the property(ies) and a County Clerk Fee (per parcel). The Purchaser will be responsible for 2014 Town & County Tax Bills (which run from Jan 1 to Dec 31), which will have the 2013 School Taxes Re-Levied in them. These Taxes along with the 2014/2015 Enlarged School Tax Bill will be due at Closing. Successful Bidders will be responsible for all future taxes following closing. The bid deposit & auctioneers fee will be collected at the end of the auction (on County Properties). The taxes state above, recording fee for deed(s), transfer tax(es), and County Clerk Fee will be collected at the time balance is paid to the County Treasurer.
2. For City Of Cortland Properties Purchased: In addition to the bid deposit & auctioneers fee, the successful bidder will be responsible for an administrative fee of $275.00 (per parcel), recording fee for the deed(s), transfer tax(es) connected with the property(ies) and a County Clerk Fee (per parcel). The Purchaser will be responsible for one half of the 2014 City County Tax Bill and 2014-2015 School Tax Bill, amounts will be available prior to the Auction and these taxes will be due at closing. Successful Bidders will be responsible for all future taxes following closing. The administrative fee will be collected at the end of the auction (on City Properties) with bid deposit & auctioneers fee. The Taxes stated above, recording fee for deed(s), transfer tax(es) and County Clerk Fee will be collected at the time balance is paid to the City Treasurer.
E. DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS must be cash or good personal checks. Checks are to be made payable to Cortland County Treasurer (for County Properties) and City of Cortland (for City Properties) as well as a check made payable to Mel Manasse & Son, Auctioneers regarding the auctioneer fee (For All Properties). Administrative fees (for City of Cortland Properties) Is Due The Day Of Auction.
F. Full payment of bid is required within thirty (30) days following the auction. At this time, you must present to the County / City the receipt received day of auction and the balance must be satisfied in cash or certified funds, and made payable to Cortland County Treasurer or City of Cortland. If the successful bidder fails to pay the balance of such purchase price within the required thirty (30) day period, the bid deposit, auctioneers fee, administrative fee and any additional fee(s) may be forfeited and retained by the County / City of Cortland as well as the auctioneer, at the option of the County / City Treasurer.
G. Evictions, if necessary, are solely the responsibility of the successful bidder after closing and recording of the deed.
H. The purchaser may not assign his / her right to complete the sale. ALL DEEDS SHALL BE EXECUTED SOLELY IN THE NAME OF THE BIDDER AND THEIR SPOUSE, IF DESIRED.
I. No personal property is included in the sale of any of the parcels owned by Cortland County or the City of Cortland. The disposition of any personal property on any parcel sold shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder following closing.
J. Default by purchaser or failure to meet these rules, terms and conditions will result in forfeiture of the required deposits and may result in rejection of any future offers of County / City owned property.
Deed Description
The County of Cortland / City of Cortland will issue a Quit Claim Deed consisting of the popular description listed in the auction notice. This information has been obtained from the Real Property Tax Service office inventory file, and is for ease of identifying only. The Deed will be issued within 30 days after the auction.
* All successful bidders (of Cortland County Properties) will be responsible for 2014 Town & County Tax Bills (which run from Jan 1 to Dec 31), which will have the 2013 School Taxes and Village Taxes Re-Levied in them. These Taxes along with the 2014/2015 Enlarged School Tax Bill will be due at Closing. Successful Bidders will be responsible for all future taxes following closing.
* All successful bidders (of City Of Cortland Properties) will be responsible for one half of the 2014 City County Tax Bill and 2014-2015 School Tax Bill, amounts will be available prior to the Auction and these taxes will be due at closing. Successful Bidders will be responsible for all future taxes following closing.
Possession
The purchaser may not take possession of the premises until the deed has been recorded. Possession of the parcel(s) may be subject to the occupancy of previous owner(s) and / or tenant(s). It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to obtain possession and/or evictions of former occupants. The County of Cortland / City of Cortland is not responsible at any time for obtaining access to the buildings located on the premises.
Deed Restrictions
The County of Cortland / City of Cortland reserves the right to require that each deed issued will contain a restriction in reference to the prior owner. This restriction that requires an additional payment equal to the accumulated taxes, penalties, and interest due as of the tax foreclosure. It will apply only if the property is sold to the former owner or his/her spouse or children during the seven years following the purchase.
Common Questions & Answers:
How much are the back taxes owed on the property(ies)?
- The County of Cortland / City of Cortland are selling these properties foreclosed for the purpose of unpaid taxes to place the parcels back on the tax rolls, after being sold to responsible purchaser(s). Therefore, no back taxes are owed in purchasing the properties. The only taxes due on the properties are as follows: For Cortland County Properties: All successful bidders (of Cortland County Properties) will be responsible for 2014 Town & County Tax Bills (which run from Jan 1 to Dec 31), which will have the 2013 School Taxes and Village Taxes Re-Levied in them. These Taxes along with the 2014/2015 Enlarged School Tax Bill will be due at Closing. Successful Bidders will be responsible for all future taxes following closing. For City of Cortland Properties: The Purchaser will be responsible for one half of the 2014 City County Tax Bill and 2014-2015 School Tax Bill, amounts will be available prior to the Auction and these taxes will be due at closing. Successful Bidders will be responsible for all future taxes following closing.
How can I see the inside of the property(ies) if there is a building on it?
- The County of Cortland / City of Cortland have certain properties which have a scheduled showing date & time. All other properties, if not listed on the showings list, will NOT have a showing on the property and you are to view from the road, at your own risk. You are, however, prohibited from trespassing on any of the property(ies) or entering the building(s), except during schedule showing date & time.
What is the starting bid on the properties?
- The starting bid on the properties is determined by the public. The assessment does not determine the starting bid and is provided for tax purposes only. Bidders or Purchasers with questions regarding assessed values or assessment practices are advised to contact the Assessors Office of the Town / City in which the property is located.
Can I register prior to the Auction?
- No, registration will begin at 9:30AM the Morning of the Auction. You will not be allowed to register for the Auction if you owe any County taxes or City taxes, unless you have received prior approval from the County Of Cortland / City of Cortland as stated in #4 General of The Terms & Conditions.
How do I know I am getting a good title to the property?
- You are encouraged to research the property in depth and do your own due diligence. The County / City will issue you a Quit Claim Deed.
Do I have to be there to bid on the property?
- Yes, you must be present the day of the Auction to bid/purchase the property(ies). All deposits are due the day of the auction, as stated above, and you will be required to sign a Bid Acknowledgement Form for each purchase.
Showing Date & Times
Sunday, October 19, 2014
10AM To 11AM:
Cincinnatus – Telephone Road Ext.
Marathon –
566 Merrills Creek
Rd
11:30AM To 12:30PM: Freetown –
1669 McGraw Marathon
Rd - *CANCELLED*
McGraw – 12
Center St
1PM To 2PM:
City of Cortland – 10 Rickard St
City of Cortland – 15 Rickard St Rear
2:30PM To 3:30PM:
City of Cortland – 69 Madison St - *CANCELLED - OUT OF
AUCTION*
City of Cortland
City of Cortland Address: 32 Samson St Lot Size: 47FF x 146’- Deep Lot Tax Map #: 86.34-01-14.000 Assessment: $7,500.00 Description: Open Vacant Lot Directions: N. Main St. to Samson
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City of Cortland Address: 10 Rickard St Lot Size: 50FF x 134’ Deep Lot Tax Map #: 86.43-02-37.000 Assessment: $61,000.00 Description: Large Yellow 2 Story Single Family Home. Vacant. Directions: Clinton St. to Rickard St. Showing: Sun., 10/19 From 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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City of Cortland Address: 15 Rickard St Rear Lot Size: Tax Map #: 86.43-03-09.000 Assessment: $48,400.00 Description: 2 Family, 2 Story Wood Frame Home. Vacant. Directions: Clinton St to Rickard St to Driveway Next To #15 (Brown House)Showing: Sun., 10/19 From 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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City of Cortland Address: 122 Pendleton St Lot Size: 50FF x 192’ Deep Lot Tax Map #: 86.76-01-12.000 Assessment: $12,300.00 Description: Vacant City Lot, Between Two Homes Directions: Port Watson St. to South Pendleton St. |
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Town of Cincinnatus
Town of Cincinnatus Address: Telephone Rd. Ext Lot Size: 151FF x 82’ + 125’ Deep Tax Map #: 123.05-01-66.200 Assessment: $35,000.00 Description: Single Story Building- Used as Diner/Restaurant
Directions:
In
Middle of Cincinnatus- Across From McKee’s Napa- Vacant |
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Town of Cincinnatus Address: 1980-1982 Lower Cincinnatus Lot Size: 1 Acre- 2.09FF Tax Map #: 143.00-01-01.000 Assessment: $40,000.00 Description: 2 Old Mobile Homes on Wooded Lot- Trailers Are In Very Poor Condition- Lot has Utilities We Believe Directions: From 4 Corner in Lower Cincinnatus- Take Lower Cincinnatus Road 2.1 Miles to Place on Left |
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Village of McGraw
Village of McGraw Town of Cortlandville Address: 12 Center St Lot Size: 66’FF x 141 + 110’ Tax Map #: 88.19-01-37.000 Assessment: $81,000.00 Description: White with Blue Trim, 2 Story Single Family House with Carport, Vacant Directions: In McGraw, Take South Street to Left on Center StreetShowing: Sun., 10/19 From 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
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Village of McGraw Town of Cortlandville Address: Elm St Lot Size: 61’ x 85’ Tax Map #: 88.19-01-73.00 Assessment: $500.00 Description: Vacant Lot, Land Locked Directions: Behind White House #11 |
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Town of Cortlandville Address: Route 13 Lot Size: 15FF x 930’ Deep Tax Map #: 95.16-02-49.000 Assessment: $500.00 Description: Vacant Lot Directions: Route 13 Across From A&W, next to Auto Dealer |
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Town of Cortlandville Address: 3266 Walden Oaks Blvd Lot Size: 86FF x 242FF Tax Map #: 106.05-01-24.000 Assessment: $10,000.00 Description: Vacant Lot w/ Frontage on Walden Oaks & Bennie Rd. Has Walden Oaks Sign On Parcel Directions: Bennie Rd. To Walden Oaks Blvd. |
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Town of Cortlandville Address: Alexandria Drive Lot Size: 161FF x 13’ Deep Tax Map #: 76.18-01-38.000 Assessment: $100.00 Description: Vacant Strip Lot On Alexandria Dr Directions: Route 281 (By Fisher Ave) to Blue Creek Rd. to Alexandria Dr. by Corner. |
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Municipality of Freetown
Town of Freetown Address: 4059 Stramba Rd Lot Size: 5.32 Acres, 365FF Tax Map #: 110.00-04-03.000 Assessment: $68,000.00 Description: Gray, Wooden, 2 Story Single Family Home w/ Older Barn in Rear. Vacant. Borders 4055 Stramba Road Directions: Marathon- McGraw Road to Stramba Road- 1.5 Miles to Property on Left |
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Town of Freetown Address: 2191 Maricle Rd Lot Size: 5.81 Acres, 300FF Tax Map #: 131.00-02-05.000 Assessment: $23,000.00 Description: Rough Cut 2 Story Barn on Open Wooded Property Directions: Texas Valley-Freetown Rd. to Maricle Rd, Go 2.6 Miles to Place on Left |
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Town of Freetown Address: 2128 Maricle Rd Lot Size: 5.62 Acres, 300FF Tax Map #: 131.00-02-06.000 Assessment: $6,600.00 Description: Has Brown Single Wide Mobile Home & Some Small Cutbuildings, Has 2 Green Gates at Driveway. Directions: Texas Valley-Freetown Rd. to Maricle Rd, go 2.6 Miles to Place on Left |
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Town of Harford
Town of Harford Address: Owego Hill Rd Lot Size: 46FF x 143.8’ Tax Map #: 162.00-06.12.000 Assessment: $500.00 Description: Vacant Land
Directions:
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Town of Harford Address: 1011 Burvee Rd Lot Size: 132 Acres Tax Map #: 154.00-01-13.000 Assessment: $230,000.00 Description: White 2 Story Single Family Home w/ Older Dairy/Cow Barn, Occupied
Directions:
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Town of Harford Address: Route 221 Lot Size: 50 Acres Tax Map #: 154.00-01-14.000 Assessment: $49,000.00 Description: Vacant Land-No Road Frontage Directions: Close to Burvee Rd & Rt 221 |
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Village of Homer
Village of Homer Town of Homer Address: 12 S William St Lot Size: 82FF x 210’ Tax Map #: 66.81-01-14.000 Assessment: $79,800.00 Description: Gray Cedar Shake w/ Red Shutters, 2 Story, 2 Family. Occupied. Nice Neighborhood Directions: Cayuga St. (Rt. 90) to S. William St. |
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Village of Homer Town of Homer Address: 108 N Main St Lot Size: 86FF on Rt.11, 45FF on Hooker Ave. Tax Map #: 66.50-02-13.000 Assessment: $69,800.00 Description: 2 Story Single Family Home on Large Lot, White/Green Sided, Asphalt Roof, Old Barn in Back. Occupied. Directions: Rt. 11-N. Main St. Just North of Village on Left. |
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Village of Marathon
Village of Marathon Town of Marathon Address: 25 Albro Rd Lot Size: 1.25 Acres, 520FF Tax Map #: 157.08-01-01.000 Assessment: $78,600.00 Description: Gray Double Wide Mobile Home w/ Red Shutters & Green Metal Roof. Nice Looking Home on Nice Lot. Occupied. Directions: Take Galatia St. 1/4th Mile to Left on Albro Rd, Go 7/10th Mile to Property on RightShowing: |
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Town of Marathon
Town of Marathon Address: 566 Merrill Creek Rd Lot Size: 185FF x 150 Tax Map #: 159.00-03-15.000 Assessment: $24,000.00 Description: Yellow Vinyl Sided Single Wide Mobile Home on Lot. Vacant. Directions: From Marathon Take Route 221 East 2.5 Miles to Right on Merrill Creek Road, Go 1.4 Miles to Place on LeftShowing: Sun., 10/19 From 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
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Town of Preble
Town of Preble Address: 1901 Preble Rd Lot Size: 4 Acre, 130FF Tax Map #: 27.10-01-10.000 Assessment: $67,000.00 Description: Older Brown Single Family Home/Storefront w/ Large Barn/Garage Attached- Poor Condition Directions: In Preble at 4 Corners, Take Preble Rd. West 200 Yards to Property of Right.Showing: |
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Town of Preble Address: 6662 Route 281 Lot Size: 200FF x 150’ Tax Map #: 27.00-01-53.000 Assessment: $140,000.00 Description: Single Story Large Restaurant/Bar Building on Nice Lot. Occupied. Directions: 1/4th Mile South of Preble on Rt. 281. |
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Town of Scott
Town of Scott Address: 6187 Switch Rd Lot Size: 10 Acres, 300FF on S. Long Rd., 852FF on Switch Rd Tax Map #: 36.00-07-14.000 Assessment: $195,200.00 Description: Large 2 Story Single Family Home with White Vinyl Siding. Garage in Rear. Occupied. Directions: From Homer Take Rt. 281 North 2 Miles to Left on Cold Brook Rd, Go 1.7 Miles to Left on Switch Rd, Go 1/10th Mile to Driveway on Left.
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Town of Solon
Town of Solon Address: Stramba Rd Lot Size: 24.33 Acres, 345FF +580FF=975FF Tax Map #: 110.00-01-01.121 Assessment: $21,100.00 Description: Vacant Land, Mostly Open. Real Nice Parcel Directions: Marathon-McGraw Road to Stramba Road, Go 6/10th Mile to Property on Left- Starts Just After House #3739 Then Goes Around House #3779. |
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Town of Truxton
Town of Truxton Address: 6320 Academy St Lot Size: 91FF x 109’ Tax Map #: 40.09-01-04.100 Assessment: $73,000.00 Description: Blue Vinyl Sided, 2 Story, Single Family Home/Office. Occupied. Directions: In Truxton Across From Sunoco, Take Truxton Tully Rd. to Immediate Right on Academy St.,Go to Property on Right. |
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Town of Truxton Address: Magpie Ln Lot Size: 1.12 Acres, 86FF Tax Map #: 19.00-02-12.000 Assessment: $8,200.00 Description: Wooded Vacant Lot- In Subdivision Directions: Truxton Tully Rd. to Boreas Pass Rd., Go 6/10th Mile to Hard Right on Magpie Ln., Go 2/10th Mile- Lot on Cul-De Sac Turn Around. |
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Town of Virgil
Town of Virgil Address: Vandonsel Rd Lot Size: 7.64FF x 421.1’ Tax Map #: 136.00-03-03.200 Assessment: $100.00 Description: Vacant Land Directions:
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Town of Virgil Address: Route 392 Lot Size: 2.2 Acres, 269FF Tax Map #: 127.00-07-07.200 Assessment: $2,200.00 Description: Wooded Vacant Lot, Over Bank Surrounded by Greek Peak Property. Directions: |
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Town of Willet
Town of Willet Address: 1383 Lower Cincinnatus Rd Lot Size: Tax Map #: 151.00-02-02.000 Assessment: $52,600.00 Description: Single Farm Home- Green w/ White Trim- 2 Story- Occupied Directions: From Willet- Take Lower Cincinnatus Rd- North 1/4th Mile to Place on Left
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Town of Willet Address: 1303 Church St Lot Size: 107FF x 156’ Tax Map #: 151.11-01-09.000 Assessment: $66,600.00 Description: Single Farm Home- 2 Story- Tan Vinyl Sided, Brown Trim- Nice Place- Occupied Directions: Route 41 in Willet to Church Street by Ball Field |
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Town of Willet Address: 1399 Route 41 Lot Size: 56FF x 110 FF Tax Map #: 151.12-01-25.000 Assessment: $26,600.00 Description: Yellow-Tan/Brown Single Wide Mobile Home on Corner Lot- Occupied- Nice! Directions: On Corner of Route 41 and Mill Street in Willet |
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