This sale is pursuant to authority contained in R.C.W. 84.56.070 & 36.16.145 and by virtue of the Personal Property Tax Distraint of the Pierce County Finance Department effected at least thirty (30) days prior to this sale.  Notice of this sale has been given in accordance with the requirements of law.

The opening bid includes all delinquent unpaid personal property taxes (2018 and prior), interest, penalties, distraint costs, advertising costs, and commissions to James G Murphy through July 17, 2018.  Items are sold subject to Federal Tax Liens, if any, and any other liens as may be announced when the items are up for bid. 

All bidders must be at least 18 years of age. Sale will be made to the highest bidder.

A $5,000 cashier’s check earnest money deposit must be delivered by successful bidder to the James G. Murphy Co., Kenmore, WA no later than 5:00 pm Thursday July 19^th.  The remaining purchase price must be paid in full by cashier’s check or wire transfer no later than 5:00 pm Tuesday, July 31^st. 

If you are the successful bidder, but you fail to submit any balance due on your auction purchase to James G Murphy Auction Company by 4:00 pm, PT, July 31, 2018 via wire transfer, mail or in-person you will forfeit your deposit, and you will not become the owner of the subject structure/cabin. The structure/cabin will then be awarded to the next highest bidder.

Bidders are required to conduct any research of due diligence they wish to conduct prior to bid submittal.  Prior to placing a bid, bidders should review the attached information from the Forest Service.  Successful bidder will be required to pay $ 1,236.00 transfer fee and $1,697.00 permit fee to the Forest Service. Bidders should contact Brian Lee with the Forest Service at 425-888-8795, bflee@fs.fed.us to inquire about applying for a special use permit, Forest Service Requirements, and application, annual, and transfer fees as amounts are subject to change.

The structure (cabin) is offered on an "as is" and "where is" basis, and the County makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, nor any guaranty of warranty, expressed or implied, as to the condition of bill of sale to the structure (cabin) nor the physical condition, occupied or vacant, of the structure (cabin) or its fitness for any use or purposes. Pierce County is not responsible for any potential eviction procedures.

Any photographs of an asset are for general representation purposes only.  Pierce County will not assume any liability for alleged loss or damage which may result from reliance upon any photograph.

A bid is an irrevocable offer to purchase property and once made, is a binding contract.  The bidder is solely responsible to determine the extent, if any, to which the parcel they are bidding on will or may be subject to liens. 

The auction will be conducted via James G Murphy Auction Company website only at www.murphyauction.com  The auction will begin on July 10, 2018 starting at 11:00 AM (PT) and will close on July 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM (PT). 

Minimum bid includes all delinquent taxes, interest and distraint costs, advertising costs, and recording fees. The minimum bid increment is $1,000.00 in even dollar amounts.  ADDITIONAL COSTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE: 10% commissions will go to James G Murphy Auction Company. (Example, purchase price is $100,000; $10,000 commissions total purchase price will then be $110,000.)

A bidder is legally and financially responsible for the parcel bid upon whether representing one’s self or acting as an agent.  By 4:00 pm, PT, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 funds must be received by James G Murphy Auction Company via a wire transfer, mail or in-person.  All payments must be in the form of cashier’s check or wire transfer. If mailing overnight payment, send to James G Murphy Auction Company, 18226 68^th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028.  Wire instructions are available to the successful bidder by contacting James G Murphy Auction Company at 425-486-1246. The Pierce County Finance Department (through James G Murphy Auction Company) reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies against a non-paying bidder.

If the structure/cabin home remains unsold, Pierce County (through James G Murphy Company) may reopen the bidding on July 24, 2018, closing on July 31, 2018 with funds due by 4:00 pm, PT August 14, 2018. Dates are subject to change. For more information contact 253-798-7553.

Any cashier's check that is returned as non-negotiable by any financial institution for any reason whatsoever shall cause the sale of the subject parcel to be null and void.  The property shall be sold at a later date to be determined by Pierce County Finance Department. 

The Pierce County Finance Department will hold any proceeds from any sale in excess of the minimum bid for the owner, or his legal representative, subject to the County’s right to interplead said proceeds upon the presentation of conflicting claims or right, including claims of creditors.

James G Murphy Auction Company retains the right to reject any and all bids for any reason, may withdraw any property from the auction at any time before or during the auction and reserves the rights to cancel the sale of a parcel any time prior to issuance of the Bill of Sale.

Successful bidder will be responsible for providing the completed Bill of Sale and original signed Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit to the Pierce County Finance Department within five business days of payment. The county will record the Bill of Sale and Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit with the Pierce County Auditor’s recording office and mail copy to the buyer upon completion of the recordings. The fees for recording the Bill of Sale and Real Excise Tax Affidavit are included in the minimum bid.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Successful bidder will need to contact Department of Revenue at 1-360-534-1501 option 4 and open a leasehold excise tax account for the leased property and pay leasehold excise tax in lieu of property tax on the land. https://dor.wa.gov/find-taxes-rates/other-taxes/leasehold-excise-tax

Terms of sales are subject to modification prior to the commencement of the sale.

By submitting a bid, you agree to the terms of sale as posted at the time bid is submitted.

All sales are final.  There are absolutely no refunds.

Bidders are required to conduct any research of due diligence they wish to conduct prior to bid submittal.  Prior to placing a bid, bidders should review the attached information from the Forest Service.  Successful bidder will be required to pay $ 1,236.00 transfer fee and $1,697.00 permit fee to the Forest Service. Bidders should contact Brian Lee with the Forest Service at 425-888-8795, bflee@fs.fed.us to inquire about applying for a special use permit, Forest Service Requirements, and application, annual, and transfer fees as amounts are subject to change.

• Forest Service Blank Ops & Main Plan
• Forest Service Blank Permit 
• Forest Service Programmatic Agreement