The Town of Templeton offers for sale seven (7) parcels of tax deeded land for which the former owner’s right of redemption has been foreclosed. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on September 30, 2020, in the Offices of the SelectBoard, 160 Patriots Road PO Box 620, East Templeton MA 01438 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.
The bid package is available by clicking here. A package with further information on the conditions of sale, maps and the like is also available by mail from said offices for payment of a non-refundable fee of $25.00.
Tax Deeded Parcels:
Parcel 1: State Road; Land of 16,250+/- s.f. [Board of Assessor’s Maps, Parcel 1-3-1.31.1. Worcester County Registry of Deeds Bk 12401 Pg 0332.]
Parcel 2: Fifth Street; Land of 7,500+/- s.f [Parcel 4-11.108. Worcester County Registry of Deeds Bk 22558 Pg 0094.]
Parcel 3: Willow Street; Land of 87,000+/- s.f. [Parcel 5-08.19. Worcester County Registry of Deeds Bk 10445 Pg 0134.]
Parcel 4: Whitney Street; Land of 40+/- acres [Parcel 5-14.26. Worcester County Registry of Deeds Bk 43578 Pg 0036.]
Parcel 5: South Main Street; Land of 54,500+/- s.f. [Parcel 4-12.175.2. Worcester County Registry of Deeds Bk 44050 Pg 0071.]
Parcel 6: Laurel View; Land of 43,500+/- s.f. [Parcel 4-10.119.7. Worcester County Registry of Deeds Bk 47520 Pg 0043.]
Parcel 7: Pleasant Street; Land of 12,250+/- s.f. with fire damaged structure [Parcel 1-04.132. Worcester County Registry of Deeds Bk 61845 Pg 212.]
All bidders are required to pay a bid deposit of $350.00 in the form of cash or a bank check to assure their completion of the purchase. This deposit is applied toward the purchase price and all related expenses identified above. All bids may be held for a period of forty-five (45) days to evaluate them and account for certain rights of refusal. Successful bidders must close on the sale within forty-five (45) days of being notified that their bid has been accepted.
In addition to the purchase price the successful bidder must pay all deed preparation, recording, and legal services regarding the sale of the property in the amount of $350.00. Additional fees or escrow requirements may apply depending upon the parcel that you acquire.
If mailed, each bid should be in a separate sealed envelope marked, Sale of Tax Deeded Lands Templeton, MA to protect against them being opened in error.
Any questions with respect to this invitation must be received in writing by mail (above address), fax (978-894-2801) or email (cterenzini@templetonma.gov), by Carter Terenzini, Town Administrator, no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 17, 2020. Answers and/or any additional notices or bid requirements will be posted on the town website as an addendum. It is the bidder’s responsibility to view and account for any addendums relating to this request. The town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and waive any minor or non-material informalities, if deemed to be in its best interests.
