Tropic Parcel
(C-27211)

Garfield County, UT
State Land Sale | Utah SITLA June 10, 2025

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Tropic Parcel
(C-27211)
38.35
32D 9H 3M 27S
6/5/2025 10:50 AM MDT / 11:50 AM CDT
6/10/2025 10:50 AM MDT / 11:50 AM CDT
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$994,000
$5,000
$999,324
(Bid Price + Agency Fees)
Parcel Details
Parcel
Tropic Parcel
(C-27211)
County, State
Garfield, UT
Legal Description
T.37S., R.3 West, SLB&M,
Section 2: NE1/4SE1/4 (less 1.65 acres for Highway 12)
Acreage
38.35
Sale Processing Charge
$5,324.00
Comments
38.35 acres, more or less
Property Photos
Points of Contact

For questions about land sales:
Utah SITLA
Scott Chamberlain, Assistant Managing Director, Surface
Email scottchamberlain@utah.gov
Phone (435) 893-2979

Diane Lund, Assistant Managing Director, Surface; Land Sales Coordinator
Email dlund@utah.gov
Phone (801) 538-5163


For questions about participating in the offering:
EnergyNet
Government Resources
Email government@energynet.com
Phone (877) 351-4488

Property Map
Property Video
Property Map (click to enlarge)
Successful Bidder Notification

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, 2025, 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.

Encumbrances

Mineral Leases:
1. Material Permit No. 655, issued to Garfield County for sand and gravel, with an expiration date of June 30, 2025

Surface Leases:
1. Easement No. 1494, issued to Garfield County for Class B roads, for a perpetual term
2. Easement No. 1979, issued to Garfield County for Class D roads, for a perpetual term
3. Grazing Permit No. 23469, issued to Landon or Scout Holm (this acreage will be removed from this permit when this property is sold)
4. Predesignation No. 751, issued to Garfield County for roads which qualify as valid existing rights, for a perpetual term

Cultural Resource Covenant:
A cultural resource survey was conducted on this parcel. No significant sites were identified

Additional Information

This property has historically been used for agricultural and grazing purposes. The topography is sloping with level portions. The vegetation is junipers, brush, native grass, and sage. The elevation is 6,100 to 6,400 feet.

Location:
The property is located within the city limits of Tropic, in Garfield County. The Grand Staircase National Monument is located to the south of the property. Highway 12 crosses through the property. Tropic is approximately 275 miles southeast of Salt Lake City.

  • GPS Points (to center of property):37.61373243, -112.07637643

Access:
Access is from Highway 12, which crosses over the northeast corner of the property.

Zoning:
Agriculture/Residential (assumed)

Water Rights:
No water rights are included with this property. Potential purchasers may want to verify with the city of Tropic about the possible use of culinary water.

Utilities:
Power is along Highway 12. Other utilities are nearby in Tropic.

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

Disclosures

  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 comments were received from the Utah Geological Survey (UGS): Potential geologic hazards in the area that could affect the property include flash flooding/debris flow, problem soils including shrink/swell and/or collapsible, shallow bedrock, and indoor radon potential. Prospective users should be aware of the potential hazards so they can be addressed in a manner appropriate to the intended use of the property. 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.
Utah Broker
Utah Broker of record is Bates Land Consortium

RE License Number: 10851533-CN00: 6346513-AB00



www.bateslandco.com
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