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Widtsoe Townsite Lot (C-27006) (September 2021)

ONLINE BIDDING INFORMATION:

Bid Start Time for this Parcel:  10:20am MT, September 8, 2021
Bid End Time for this Parcel:  11:50am MT, September 14, 2021

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CLOSING COSTS:

The closing costs are in addition to the 10% down payment.  The cultural resources survey costs may be financed, upon approval.  All other closing costs are due from the prevailing bidder at the auction and cannot be financed.

Appraisal Costs: N/A
Cultural Resources Survey: $1,000.00
Legal Advertising Cost: $200.00
Sale Processing Charge: $500.00
Application Fee: $250.00
TOTAL CLOSING COSTS  $1,950.00

Legal Description:

Township 34 South, Range 2 West, SLB&M
Section 22:  Block 19, Lot 2 of the Widtsoe (Winder) Townsite

(See map below)

Video of the Surrounding Area:

Beneficiary:

The net proceeds from the sale of this property will be deposited into the permanent fund for the beneficiary of Public Schools.

Location:

Located in the Widtsoe Townsite in John’s Valley on State Highway 22, approximately 13 miles north of the entrance to Bryce Canyon.  This parcel is part of the area locally known as Widtsoe Junction, which is near the Dixie National Forest and offers outdoor recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, sightseeing, and hiking.

Access:

Access is based on the plat for the town site. Several lots which are part of the Townsite have already been sold and are being developed.  SITLA has 2 lots remaining in the Widtsoe Townsite area.

Acreage:

1.00 acre, more or less (210 ft. x 210 ft. square)

Water:

SITLA has water rights in this area that may be transferable to this lot.  We will make these rights available for purchase by the successful bidder.

Utilities:

None

Zoning:

Multiple use – you can build on a one-acre lot.

Financing:

Financing will be offered for this parcel.  A down payment of 10% and closing costs will be due at the auction.  The remaining balance can be financed for a 20 year term at a variable rate of prime plus 2.5% or 7.5%, whichever is greater.

Mineral Leases:

  1. None

Surface Leases:

  1. None

Cultural Resource Reservations:

A cultural resource survey was conducted on the subject property.  The property will not be sold subject to any cultural resource restrictions.

Disclosures:

  1. Please see the disclosure summary and the certificate of sale template document posted at the bottom of this page for general disclosures which apply to all parcels being offered for sale at this auction.
  2. The property will be conveyed subject to all valid existing rights.
  3. All minerals, except for the sand and gravel are reserved to Trust Lands Administration.
  4. The following comment was received from the Utah Geological Survey (UGS):  “Potential geologic hazards in the area that could affect the parcels include flash flooding/debris flow, problem soils including shrink/swell and/or collapsible,  and indoor radon potential.  Potential hazards should be addressed in a manner appropriate to the intended use of the property.  Geologic hazards are best addressed early in the planning process prior to development and construction.  UGS has general geologic hazard information available at its offices and online at http://geology.utah.gov/utahgeo/hazards/index.htm.”

Diane Lund
Assistant Managing Director, Surface; Land Sales Coordinator
Ron Torgerson
Surface, Assistant Managing Director

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