Real estate tax sale

Macoupin County, as trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2018 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately 193 items through a sealed bid auction sale. All sealed bids must be in the Macoupin County Treasurer's Office located in the Macoupin County Courthouse, 201 E. Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626, no later than the close of business on Sept. 16, 2022.

The sale of these lots should be a major benefit to both the taxing districts and the neighboring property owners. This sale will place the properties into the hands of individuals who have an interest in owning them. The county hopes that these new owners will both maintain the property and keep the real estate taxes paid. By eliminating abandoned properties, the appearance of the neighborhood should improve and the value of adjoining properties should increase.

The required minimum bid is just $821 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid received on or before Sept. 16, 2022. Complete bidder's packets and sale catalogs are now available at the Macoupin County Treasurer's Office or online at http://www.iltaxsale.com.

For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Macoupin County Tax Agent's Office. The phone number is 1-800-248-2850 or 618-656-5744 or visit them at http://www.iltaxsale.com Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.