Widtsoe Townsite Lot (C-27132)

The net proceeds from the sale of this property will be deposited into the permanent fund for the beneficiary of Public Schools.

Location:
Located in the Widtsoe Townsite in John’s Valley on State Highway 22, approximately 13 miles north of the entrance to Bryce Canyon.  This parcel is part of the area locally known as Widtsoe Junction, which is near the Dixie National Forest and offers outdoor recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, sightseeing, and hiking.

Access:
Access is based on the plat for the town site. Several lots which are part of the Townsite have already been sold and are being developed.  This is the last remaining SITLA lot in the Widtsoe Townsite area.

Zoning:
Multiple use – you can build on a one-acre lot.

Water Rights:
SITLA has water rights in this area that may be transferable to this lot. We will make these rights available for purchase by the successful bidder.

Utilities:
None

Mineral Leases:
None

Surface Leases:
None

Cultural Resource Covenant:
A cultural resource survey was conducted on the subject property. The property will not be sold subject to any cultural resource restrictions.

1. Please see the disclosure summary and the certificate of sale template documents for general disclosures which apply to all parcels being offered for sale at this auction.


2. All mineral rights will be reserved.


3. The sand and gravel on the parcel will be subject to a royalty provision if sold commercially.


4. The following comment was received from the Utah Geological Survey (UGS):  “Potential geologic hazards in the area that could affect the parcels include flash flooding/debris flow, problem soils including shrink/swell and/or collapsible,  and indoor radon potential.  Potential hazards should be addressed in a manner appropriate to the intended use of the property.  Geologic hazards are best addressed early in the planning process prior to development and construction.  UGS has general geologic hazard information available at its offices and online at http://geology.utah.gov/utahgeo/hazards/index.htm.”


5. The property will be conveyed subject to all valid existing rights.

Ron Torgerson
Resource Specialist
rgtorgerson@utah.gov
(435) 893-2980
Diane Lund
Sales Coordinator
dlund@utah.gov
(877) 526-3725 or (801) 538-5163

After all auctions have closed, the successful bidder will be notified via email with closing instructions, including total amount due.
For the successful bidder, a deposit of at least 10% of the sale price, plus closing costs and interest through June 30, 2023, is due within one business day from the completion of the auction and is payable to SITLA. Financing will be offered for this parcel at a variable interest rate of prime plus 2.5% or 7.5%, whichever is greater. The remaining balance may be financed for up to a 20 year term. Full remittance instructions will be included with the invoice.

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