The site of the old Ooltewah Elementary School, which will be auctioned by Hamilton County, is seen in Collegedale.PAST SALESBelow are the results of delinquent property sales from 2007 to 2013:Year // Parcels // Sales2007 // 39 // $182,5122008 // 26 // $76,4002009 // 21 // $27,9502010 // 24 // $54,5432011 // 51 // $145,5832012 // 71 // $142,4712013 // 138 // $938,000Source: Hamilton County
Hamilton County is gearing up for its next delinquent property sale, and officials are hoping – but not expecting – to have another good sale year.
There are 112 properties up for grabs, including two surplus school system parcels. Commissioners are expected to vote next week on the minimum bids for the properties. The final sale will be in March.
Hamilton County Real Property Manager Paul Parker said this year’s sale isn’t likely to touch last year’s figures.
In 2013, the county sold 138 of its 191 delinquent properties to the tune of $938,000 — more than it made in at least the six previous years combined.