Description
The City of Centralia, Illinois is disposing of four parcels of surplus real‑estate (926 N Poplar, 615 N Hickory, 1335 S Locust, 435 S Hickory) through a sealed‑bid, cash‑only sale. Interested parties must submit written, sealed bids with a 10 % earnest‑money deposit by 10:30 a.m. on October 27 2025. Bids will be opened at 6:00 p.m. the same day, and the award will be announced on November 10 2025 (or later). The city will convey the property via quit‑claim deed with no title insurance; the sale is “as‑is,” and the buyer assumes all title risk, utilities, easements, and compliance responsibilities. Minimum bid for each parcel is $2,500, but the final purchase price is determined by the highest qualified bid.
• Four distinct parcels are available, each with its own legal description and parcel number.
• Required bid content: bidder’s name, address, phone, legal description, parcel number, total purchase price; parcel number must appear on the envelope.
• Earnest money equals 10 % of the bid amount, refundable if the bid is rejected and applied to the purchase price if accepted.
• No title insurance or warranties; buyer assumes “as‑is” risk and must bring the land into compliance.
• All bids are sealed and submitted to the City Clerk’s office at 101 S. Locust, Centralia, IL 62801.