This solicitation involved the City of Worcester selling a vacant 7,060‑sq‑ft residential‑zoned parcel (Lot 3, 521 Sunderland Road) to the highest compliant bidder. The buyer must purchase the land “as‑is,” develop a single‑family home, and occupy it for at least 20 years. All development costs, including title, surveys, permits, and construction, are the buyer’s responsibility. A 10 % bid security is required, and if construction is not completed within 24 months after conveyance, the property reverts to the City. The contract was awarded to Habitat for Humanity for $100,000.
• Minimum purchase price: $75,000; winning bid: $100,000.
• Buyer must secure all permits, conduct environmental due‑diligence, and indemnify the City.
• Reversion clause triggers if the home is not completed within two years, returning ownership to the City.