Foreclosure Sales
Below is a list of past and future foreclosure sales; future sales can be cancelled or postponed so be sure to check before attending:
| Date of Sale | Property Address | Owner | Sold to | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-02 | 1335 Big Noise Pit Rd, Two Harbors | Harrington | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-02-09 | 77 Hays Cir, Silver Bay | Fergon | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-03-30 | 1068 Wales Rd, Two Harbors | Burke | Michael Samich | $192,225.23 |
| 2023-04-27 | 418 4th Ave, Two Harbors | Thompson | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-05-04 | 6808 Hwy 1, Finland | Jensen | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-05-18 | 47 Edwards Dr, Silver Bay | Lehtinen | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-06-01 | 1915 7th Ave, Two Harbors | Schaefer | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-08-24 | 2025 Hwy 61, Two Harbors | Martens | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-10-26 | 29 Bell Circle, Silver Bay | Jamnick | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2023-12-14 | 53 Edwards Dr, Silver Bay | Dupree | Wintrust Mortgage | $115,149.00 |
| 2024-01-04 | 5539 Midbrod Rd, Silver Bay | Midbrod | NewRez, LLC | $142,788.36 |
| 2024-02-01 | 1335 Big Noise Pit Rd, Two Harbors | Harrington | Guild Mortgage Company LLC | $154,924.07 |
| 2024-03-21 | 1222 Shoreview Rd, Two Harbors | Olsen | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2024-03-28 | 201 3rd Ave, Two Harbors | Wood | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2024-04-04 | 517 4th Ave, Two Harbors | Jones | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2024-04-04 | 2767 Hwy 3, Two Harbors | Williams | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2024-04-18 | 745 Kawishiwi Trl, Ely | Walsh | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2024-04-25 | 5863 Hwy 1, Silver Bay | Olson | ||
| 2024-05-09 | 807 12th Ave, Two Harbors | Wingness | (sale cancelled) | |
| 2024-05-16 | 176 Mine Rd, Ely | Storbeck | ||
| 2024-05-30 | 723 2nd Ave, Two Harbors | Johnson |
Mortgage Foreclosures are legal actions taken to foreclose upon real estate, as opposed to personal property. These are covered by Minnesota State Statutes, Chapters 580-582.
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Sale Procedure
In both types of Mortgage Foreclosure Sales, the sale is conducted by the Sheriff, or his designee, in an open bidding process. Sales are conducted Thursdays at 10 a.m., in the Lake County Sheriff’s Office – 613 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616. The mortgage company’s or plaintiff’s attorney will open the bid with the exact amount due at the time of the sale.
Following this bid, other bidders are given an opportunity to bid. A successful bidder must have cash or certified funds (payable to the Lake County Sheriff) available to pay the Sheriff’s Office at the time of the sale.
The successful bidder will receive a Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale that lists the name of the purchaser and the amount of the purchase. The Certificate of Sale is prepared by the attorney and includes documentation proving that all statutory requirements have been completed.
All mortgage foreclosure sales are subject to a redemption period, usually 6 or 12 months. The length of the redemption period is noted in the sale notice.
Mortgage Foreclosure by Advertisement
This is the most common type of foreclosure action. It is usually based upon some default in the terms of the mortgage.
The attorney hired to conduct the foreclosure will prepare the appropriate Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale, arrange for service and publication of the notice and have the Sheriff’s Office conduct the sale.
Some attorneys utilize the Sheriff’s Office to serve the notices while others only notify the Sheriff’s Office of the sale. Since attorneys often do not involve the Sheriff’s Office until the day of the sale, information may not be available if you call.
Any questions regarding a sale or arrangements to reinstate a mortgage should be directed to the attorney preparing the sale. Their telephone number is usually published with the Notice of Sale.
Mortgage Foreclosure by Action
These sales are conducted pursuant to a direct Order from a District Court Judge for the Sheriff to sell a specific parcel of real property.
The notices are prepared by the plaintiff’s attorney, similar to the Mortgage Foreclosure by Advertisement, or may be prepared by the Sheriff. However, the Sheriff or a Deputy will sign the Notice of Sale. Service of the Notice of Sale is usually done by the Sheriff’s Office. A posting in three public places as well as publication in the county’s legal newspapers is required by law.
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency offers information about mortgage foreclosure.