The next tax sale
is scheduled for May 19th - 23rd, 2008.
Bids will be accepted beginning May 17th, 2008. Closing times will vary on each
parcel between the 19th and 23rd of May, 2008.
This tax sale will be held online at http://www.bid4assets.com/SanBern.
Notice to Parties Concerning Redemption - The right of redemption shall terminate
at 5:00 p.m. May 16th, 2008, the last business day prior to the sale. Any remittance
sent by mail for redemption of tax-defaulted property must be received in the Tax
Collector's office by 5:00 p.m. May 16th 2008, in the form of cash, cashiers check
or bank money order.
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Prospective Bidders - A deposit is required prior to bidding
on any auction. The deposit must be made a minimum of 3 business days before any
bids may be placed. The deposit will be accepted by Bid4assets starting April 21,
2008. Bid4assets must receive all deposits no later than May 13, 2008 in order to
participate in this sale. Please plan ahead and allow enough time to make your deposit.
The required deposit is $5,000. A $15 fee is charged per deposit. The deposit will
be accepted via wire transfer or by mailing a certified check or money order to
Bid4assets only. All unsuccessful bidders will receive a refund of their deposit
plus fee within seven (7) to ten (10) business days after the close of all auctions.
The deposit for successful bidders will be transferred to the County and credited
towards their purchase(s).
Winning bidders who do not perform
on all auctions won will forfeit their deposit to the County.
Properties that are subject to sale at public auction for non-payment of property
taxes must be offered for sale within four years of the time the property becomes
subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell. The Tax Collector is responsible for
the administration of these sales.
The purpose of the tax sale is to collect the unpaid taxes and to convey the tax-defaulted
property to a responsible owner. These properties are subject to the Tax Collector's
power to sell because of defaulted taxes.
The sale of these properties should not, in any way, be equated to real estate sales
by licensed salesmen, brokers or realtors. The
County Tax Collectorcannot guarantee the condition of the property nor assume any responsibility for
conformance to codes, permits or zoning ordinances. You should inspect the property
before investing. The burden is on the purchaser to thoroughly research, before
the tax sale, any matters relevant to his or her decision to purchase, rather than
on the county, whose sole interest is the recovery of back taxes. It is recommended
that bidders consult with the Zoning Department of any city within which a particular
parcel lies, or the Zoning Section of the County Planning Department for an unincorporated
area parcel. Tax defaulted property will be sold on an as is basis.
Should the successful purchaser desire a survey of the property, this must be done
at the purchaser's expense. No warranty is made by the county, either expressed
or implied, relative to usability, the ground location, or property lines of the
properties. The prospective purchaser must determine the exact location, desirability,
and usefulness of the properties. Refund of any purchase or any payment on a purchase
agreement will not be made.
The county assumes no liability for any other possible liens, encumbrances or easements,
recorded or not recorded.
The minimum price at which property may be offered for sale shall be an amount not
less than the total amount necessary to redeem and the costs of the sale.
The parcels will be sold to the highest bidder.
Settlement Requirements:
High Bidder must pay in full within five (5) business days from each auction close.
Acceptable forms of payment will be:
- Certified / Cashier's Check / Bank Money Orders (made
payable to County of San Bernardino Treasurer - Tax Collector)
- Cash (paid at the San Bernardino County Tax Collector's
office)
- Wire Transfer
Please Note: A documentary transfer tax
of $0.55 will be added for each $500, or fraction thereof, of the final sales price.
Personal Checks, Traveler's Checks and credit cards will not be accepted.
Title Conveyed:
The Tax Deed conveys title to the purchaser free of encumbrances of any kind existing
before the sale, except:
(a) Any lien for installments of taxes and special assessments (such as Weed, Water
Stand-By, Demolition and Bond), which installments will become payable upon
the secured roll after the time of the sale.
(b) The lien for taxes or assessments or other rights of any taxing agency which
does not consent to the sale of the property.The City of San Bernardino has objected and does not consent to this sale.
(c) Liens for special assessments levied upon the property conveyed which were,
at the time of the sale, not included in the amount necessary to redeem the tax-defaulted
property, and, where a taxing agency which collects its own taxes has consented
to the sale, not included in the amount required to redeem from sale to the taxing
agency.
(d) Easements constituting servitudes upon or burdens to the property; water rights,
the record title to which is held separately from the title to the property; and
restrictions of record.
(e) Unaccepted, recorded, irrevocable offers of dedication of the property to the
public or a public entity for a public purpose, and recorded options of any taxing
agency to purchase the property or any interest therein for a public purpose.
(f) Unpaid assessments under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 [commencing
with Section 8500] of the Streets and Highways Code) which are not satisfied as
a result of the sale proceeds being applied pursuant to Chapter 1.3 (commencing
with Section 4671) of part 8.
(g) Any Federal Internal Revenue Service liens which, pursuant to provisions of
federal law, are not discharged by the sale, even though the Tax Collector has provided
proper notice to the Internal Revenue Service before that date.
(h) Unpaid special taxes under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter
2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government
Code) that are not satisfied as a result of the sale proceeds being applied pursuant
to Chapter 1.3 (commencing with Section 4671) of Part 8.
If the property is sold at auction after redemption has been made, or sold in error,
a refund of only the purchase price and documentary tax will be made and with the
full understanding and agreement of the purchaser that the Tax Collector has no
further liability in the matter.
The following information is furnished to the prospective bidder WITHOUT WARRANTY
and is for the convenience and guidance in locating all parcels. All items and descriptions
listed are believed to be correct. However, the Tax Collector shall not be held
responsible for typographical errors.
As the State law does not provide the Treasurer-Tax Collector with means of refund
in the case of such sale at public auction, USE CAUTION - AND INVESTIGATE BEFORE
YOU BID! Do not attempt to purchase property at the auction unless an investigation
has been made as to the exact location, desirability and usefulness of the property.
Parcels are sold on an "as is" basis and the County in no way assumes any responsibility
implied or otherwise, that the properties are in compliance with zoning ordinances
and conformance to building codes and permits. An investigation may reveal that
the property is in a street or alley, in a flood control channel or landlocked,
and that improvements that may be shown on the tax sale list no longer exist at
the time of auction and a lien may have been or will be placed on the property for
their removal.
It is the purchaser's responsibility to determine if there are any liens or special
assessments. It is suggested the Current Tax Roll,
County Treasurer
, Cities, Land Use Services and Special Districts be researched before time to purchase.
Contact city or county Planning Department for zoning and building restrictions.
The Tax Collector shall resolve any dispute arising on any aspect or transaction
of the sale, and his decision shall be final.
Contact Information for Other County Offices:
ASSESSOR
172 West Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0310
(909) 387-8307
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
222 West Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0018
(909) 387-8306
LAND USE SERVICES
385 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0182
(909) 387-4044
TRANSPORTATION / FLOOD CONTROL
825 East Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0835
(909) 387-8104
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
157 West 5th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0450
(909) 387 - 5940
