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2013 Registration form.pdf      
If you plan on attending the Surplus Sale Auction, please print and fill out the "2013 Registration Form" to bring with you in order to help expedite the registration process.  You may also scan the registration form and email to CoOwnedSurplus@indy.gov or fax to 317-327-8329.

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COUNTY-OWNED SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION

  
 
 
Auction dates for 2013 and 2014
July 19, 2013
October 18, 2013
January 24, 2014
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. auction begins at 9:30 a.m.
 
 
2013 Sale Results
 

 

 Master List of County Owned Properties  

 
Important Notice
 
The County Commissioners are now accepting applications for qualified nonprofit groups. Nonprofit groups who have never obtained property through this program will be limited to three parcels for their first request. Nonprofit groups who have worked with the County and have had all conditions released on all properties that have been transferred can request up to five properties at once. Please fill out the application completely and submit the form, along with payment, to the address listed on the application.
 
Nonprofit Application for Surplus Property - Revised 12 20 12.pdf
 
COUNTY OWNED SURPLUS REAL ESTATE
 
AUCTION SALE PROCEDURES
 
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY ROOM, 2ND FLOOR (ROOM 230)
 
For all auctions - Pre-registration and bidder deposit are requested, priority is given to those who have pre-registered for admittance.
Registration begins at 8:30am - Auction begins at 9:30am
On the date of the sale
 
All information is subject to change
 
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO CONDUCT A DRIVE-BY INSPECTION OF ANY PARCEL INCLUDED ON THE SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION LIST.  Bidders, please be aware that some parcels: may be landlocked, narrow strips only, irregular or may not have street frontage; may have alley access only; or may have possible encroachments.    
 
Data given about properties to be auctioned is given as a courtesy and is for information only. The Marion County Board of Commissioners does not guarantee the accuracy of the information given. Each bidder has the responsibility to independently verify or obtain whatever information he or she feels necessary prior to submitting a bid.
 
Parcels will be auctioned in the order they appear in the published notice.
 
Bidding will start at the minimum bid.
 
Once the Auction has been closed, bids may not be withdrawn.
 
All sales are FINAL.  No refunds will be given.
 
Bidders must pre-register one week prior to the auction.  A deposit of One Thousand ($1,000.00) must be made two business days prior to the auction.  If a sale is on a Friday, then the deposit must be made by the end of business on Tuesday before the auction.  This is to guarantee a place in the auction.
 
 
Payment may only be made by CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, CASHIER'S CHECK, OFFICIAL CHECK or MONEY ORDERS issued by a financial institution. Certified, Cashiers, Official checks or Money Orders must be made payable to the Marion County Treasurer. Do not bid if you do not have the correct type of payment. (The Treasurer will not accept more than $10,000 in cash from any one bidder during the auction.)
 
 
 
All properties that sell for up to Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) must be paid in full immediately following the sale of the property.  More than Two Thousand Dollars and one cent ($2,000.01) must have a minimum earnest money deposit of the greater of either Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or  Fifty percent (50%) of the sale of the total properties purchased, whichever is greater.  The earnest money deposit must be paid immediately following the sale of the property. The balance must be paid in full between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM noon the next day otherwise the earnest money deposit is forfeited. 
 
IN THE EVENT A BIDDER DOES NOT PAY THE REMAINING BALANCE BY 12:00p.m. ON THE DAY FOLLOWING THE SALE, THE EARNEST MONEY IS FORFEITED BY THE BIDDER.
 
The bidder submitting the next-to-highest bid shall be deemed an alternate bidder.  In the event the highest bidder defaults in presenting full payment by the required deadline, the alternate bidder’s bid will be considered the winning bid.  In this situation, the alternate bidder’s payment must be received within forty-eight (48) hours from notice of the alternate bidder’s opportunity to purchase.
 
Alternate bidders are obligated to their bid.
 
Unlike a common auction, the transaction is not completed with the termination of the bidding. The highest bid will be accepted, and all sales require the Mayor’s approval. The quit claim deed will transfer ownership to the winning bidder within thirty (30) to sixty (60) days from the date of the auction.
 
The Purchaser has no authority to enter the property until he receives the deed to the property.  The County will use reasonable efforts to deliver the deed in a timely manner.
 
If any improvement is occupied, it is without the County’s consent.  The County is not responsible for evictions.
 
The Marion County Board of Commissioners DOES NOT warrant that these properties are free and clear of all encumbrances, easements, encroachments, judgments, liens, right-of-way restrictions.  The title transfer is in the form of a Quitclaim Deed.  Once the Auction has been closed, bids may not be withdrawn. 
All bidders are encouraged to hire a real estate attorney to perform a quiet title action to remove all liens, judgments, etc.
 
Marion County expressly disclaims any warranties, expressed or implied, as to its merchantability, habitability or fitness for a particular purpose.  Any and all such property is to be sold on an AS IS condition, with award to the highest bidder.
 
The County assumes no responsibility for any changed condition of the property from the date of the Auction until delivery of the deed to the purchaser.  Purchaser understands that he accepts all risk of loss to the property during that time.
 
All properties are subject to tax assessment in 2013, due and payable in 2014 if obtained before March 1, 2013.  If obtained after the March 1, 2013 assessment date, taxes will be due 2014 pay 2015.
 
The street address being used is not necessarily the legal address.  The address used is for reference only.  Anyone intending to apply for an improvement location permit will have to verify the correct street address and zoning with the Permits Division of Planning and Zoning, Room 1821, City County Building.
 
High bidders are responsible for contacting the County Assessor’s office to verify accuracy of the assessed valuation against the property.
 
Once the Auction has been closed, we WILL NOT re-open bidding.
 

 

 
*** NEW IN 2013 ***
 
 
Bidder registration is requested prior to the "Surplus Sale". This is to ensure that a bidder number and place are on hold for the auction. A copy of the registration form is available on the County Commissioners’ Website (www.indy.gov/comm - click the "Surplus Sale" link), or you may pick up a registration form in room 1041 in the City County building. Please send these back by way of fax (317-327-8329), email to coOwnedsurplus@indy.gov, or feel free to drop if off to the Treasurer’s Office in room 1041 due one week prior to the sale.
 
In order to purchase properties in the auction, bidders must have a deposit on file with the Treasurer’s Office in the amount of One Thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Deposits must be made with certified funds such as a Cashier’s Check, Official Check, Money Order from a financial institution, or cash (up to $10,000.00 from any one bidder). Bidders must have their deposits on file with the Treasurer’s Office by the end of business two days prior to the auction. If an auction is on a Friday, then the deposit must be on file by the end of business by that Tuesday.
 
Please do not fax, email, or drop off registration forms on the day of the sale, bring them with you.
 

 
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In accordance with state legislation, Marion County will be reviewing the tax status of all County Owned Surplus buyers. 
 
 
  • County Owned Surplus buyers will not be issued a deed until any delinquent property taxes are made current on property they currently own.
  • Failure to bring all delinquent property taxes current may result in the voiding of sale of the parcel, application of money rendered to the delinquent taxes, and the resale of that parcel in a subsequent sale.
  • If the buyer is a habitual code violator, the buyer and any entities related to the buyer may be banned from participating at any sale.
  • If the buyer has forfeited any purchase in a prior sale, then the buyer and any entities related to the buyer will be banned for participating at any sale.

 

 
Buyer Due Diligence
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  • Only the parcel number describes what is being sold. Common addresses may be announced, but the address may not accurately describe the property being auctioned. The parcel number controls.
  • You get what you buy, and there are no refunds for any reason.
  • Poor research can result in a poor purchase.
  • Know what you buy, buy what you know.

 

 
 
 
 
 
Information Regarding Demolition Orders:
Anyone purchasing property is advised to contact the Marion County Health Department at 221-2000 to determine whether demolition or repair orders have been issued on the property.
Demolition and repair orders can be issued after the date of the sale.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify whether demolition or repair orders have been issued for the property
The purchaser accepts the property subject to any orders issued by the Marion County Health Department.
 
Where to call, mail, or visit for questions:
Surplus Properties and Auctions
Marion County-Owned Real Estate
Suite 1041 City County Building
(317) 327-4030
Demolition and Repair Orders
Marion County Health Department
Health and Hospital Corporation
3838 N Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 221-2000
Property Taxes
Marion County Treasurer's Office
Suite 1001 City County Building
(317) 327-4444
Property Tax Deductions
Marion County Auditor's Office
Suite 841 City County Building
(317) 327-4646
Deeds
Marion County Recorder's Office
Suite 721 City County Building
(317) 327-4020
Zoning
Department of Metropolitan Development
Suite 1821 City County Building
(317) 327-5155
 
  
 
NOTICE
 
If you previously owned a property that was sold in a tax sale and you failed to redeem the property before a tax deed was issued to the County, Indiana law limits the circumstances under which you or your agent may now purchase that property at a surplus auction.
 
NO PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD TO A PERSON WHO IS INELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 36-1-11-16 OF THE INDIANA CODE.
 
36-1-11-16 PROVIDES:
Sec. 16. (a) This section applies to the following:
        (1) A person who owes delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, or costs directly attributable to a prior tax sale on a tract of real property listed under IC 6-1.1-24-1.
        (2) A person who is an agent of the person described in subdivision (1).
    (b) A person subject to this section may not purchase, receive, or lease a tract that is offered in a sale, exchange, or lease under this chapter.
    (c) If a person purchases, receives, or leases a tract that the person was not eligible to purchase, receive, or lease under this section, the sale, transfer, or lease of the property is void and the county retains the interest in the tract it possessed before the sale, transfer, or lease of the tract.
As added by P.L.60-1988, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.342-1989(ss), SEC.37; P.L.98-2000, SEC.18.