Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Land Sales
14-
Land Sales
The next sale date is TBA; tax sales are typically in the Spring and Fall at the following location:
Shenandoah County Government Center
Board of Supervisors Meeting Room
600 North Main Street
Woodstock, Virginia 22664 -
Land Sales
Payments must be made in the form of cash, credit card, a personal check, cashier’s check, money order.
-
Land Sales
Individuals interested in future sales can submit their mailing or email address to:
Reid Broughton or Kimberly Cregger
Sands Anderson PC
P.O. Box 2009
Christiansburg, Virginia 24068
540-260-9011
A list of properties for sale will be mailed or emailed approximately 3 weeks before the auction.
-
Land Sales
No. All delinquent taxes are paid from the proceeds of the sale. Purchasers are responsible only for real estate taxes from the date of sale.
-
Land Sales
The sale works like a typical auction. The highest bidder wins the property, and will sign a purchase contract for the property on the date of sale. A copy of the contract will be available prior to the sale. Terms and conditions announced on the date of sale take precedence. The highest bidder is expected to pay a deposit of 20% of their bid or $2,000, whichever is more. All sales are subject to approval. If they are approved, the property will be conveyed by special warranty deed.
-
Land Sales
Anyone can attend the auction, but registration is required to bid.
-
Land Sales
Judicial sales are free and clear of all judgments and liens. Non-judicial sales are subject to liens of record, if any. Properties sold will be clearly designated as judicial or non-judicial.
-
Land Sales
Purchasers must pay the balance of the purchase price and any recording fees and costs for recording their deed. A buyer’s premium may be added to the purchase price for properties sold at auction.
-
Land Sales
Yes. The purchaser must notify the Special Commissioner how they want to take title to the property.
-
Land Sales
The former owner(s) of the Property may, under certain circumstances, for good cause shown, within ninety (90) days from entry of a decree of confirmation, petition the Court to have the case reheard. This is a rare occurrence, but the sale is subject to the determination of the Court.
-
Land Sales
No.
-
Land Sales
Yes. You may find out about specific auctions at the following websites:
- Delinquent Real Estate Tax Collection Attorneys | Sands Anderson
- You may also visit the following sites for more information:
- Shenandoah County Treasurer Website
- Shenandoah County GIS website
-
Land Sales
Yes. Tax sales will be advertised online and in local newspapers. Properties will normally be posted where possible, and we maintain an e-mail list through which additional notices will be sent. Please contact us at the e-mail addresses below if you would like to be added to the e-mail list.
-
Land Sales
Contact
Reid Broughton or Kimberly Cregger
Sands Anderson PC
P.O. Box 2009
Christiansburg, Virginia 24068
540-260-9011