Vacated right of way lot for sale

The City of Sheldon is selling former right-of-way. See 6c - February 19, 2025 Council agenda for details.

Proposals accepted until 12 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Notice: City Property for Sale Advertising authorized 2/19/25; proposals due 3/07/25 @ 12 pm

Invitation for Proposals to Acquire, Clean-up and Improve vacated City Right-of-Way north of 14th St, between 1217 14th St and 1305 14th St (Unimproved 13th Avenue).

Last year City approved the vacate of a section of unimproved 13th Avenue north of the 14th Street right-of-way (between 1217 14th St & 1305 14th St) with the shortened legal description of VAC 13TH AVE ADJ TO BLK 81 SIXTH ADDITION. The next step is to dispose of the property.

The City did not vacate the standard 14th Street right-of-way between 1217 14th St and 1305 14th St, and this is being retained by the City; and

The City desires a modified approach for the disposal which is tailored to this specific situation.

Solicitation of proposals for vacated 13th Avenue right-of-way was approved by the City Council on February 19, 2025. Proposals must be received in writing in the City Clerk’s office no later than 12 PM, Friday, March 7, 2025. A public hearing(s) will be required prior to disposal, and the City Council reserves the right to accept, reject or seek modification of any and all proposals that may be submitted.

This property consists of vacated Right-of-Way, which is approximately 224 feet long and 65 feet wide. It is too small to meet the setbacks for a house, and the zoning code will not allow a standalone building on it unless approved by the Board of Adjustment or unless rezoned. The City is transferring the property “as is” via quit claim. The City’s focus is not on the highest bid received. City will consider a partial conveyance; i.e., a proposal may be for a portion (but not all) of the property. The property is best suited to be transferred to property owner(s) whose property is connected to the vacated Right-of-Way. City desires a positive impact to the tax base and neighborhood.

For background and the full solicitation notice and policy, and the related discussion, please see the link to the February 19, 2025, City Council meeting (item 6c – https://www.towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/568)

Or see www.sheldoniowa.gov