Sale of Municipally Owned Lots on Edna Avenue

The City of Linwood, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed bids for the public sale of two municipally owned lots, identified as 407 Edna Avenue (Block 127, Lot 2.02) and 409 Edna Avenue (Block 127, Lot 2.03). This offering, conducted in accordance with NJSA 40A:12-13, aims to divest municipal real estate assets no longer required for public use. Lot 2.02 measures approximately 17,853.58 square feet, with dimensions of 221.15’x 86.84’x192.16’x90.63’, and is located 170.0 feet from Maple Avenue. Lot 2.03, positioned at the corner of Edna Avenue and Maple Avenue, encompasses approximately 17,892.16 square feet with dimensions of 170.0’x112.13’x240.01’x86.84’. A complete legal description for both properties is readily available for public inspection and acquisition from the Municipal Clerk’s Office at Linwood City Hall. Prospective bidders are explicitly advised that both properties are being sold strictly in an “as-is” condition, without any express or implied warranties from the City of Linwood regarding their buildability, zoning compliance, physical characteristics, environmental status, or any existing Planning Board development approvals and conditions. The responsibility for conducting thorough due diligence and verifying all relevant property information rests solely with the purchaser prior to submitting a bid. This sale does not require specific contractor qualifications or licenses, as it pertains to the acquisition of real estate. No mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits are scheduled; however, independent inspection of the properties by interested parties is highly recommended to ensure a complete understanding of their current state and potential development. Sealed bids for the purchase of these municipal lots must be submitted to the City Administrator, Leigh Ann Napoli, at Linwood City Hall, located at 400 W. Poplar Avenue, Linwood, New Jersey, no later than June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A minimum bid of $250,000.00 is established for Lot 2.02, and a minimum of $225,000.00 for Lot 2.03. The successful bidder for each lot will be required to provide a bid deposit equivalent to 10% of their accepted bid amount. This deposit must be rendered via cash, certified check, or money order, made payable to the City of Linwood, within five (5) days following the official bid acceptance. The remaining balance will be due at the time of settlement, with the specific date to be mutually agreed upon by the City and the successful bidder, following a minimum of seven (7) days’ written notice from either party. All associated legal and administrative fees, including advertising expenses and deed preparation, will be borne by the successful bidder. The City of Linwood reserves the unequivocal right to reject any and all bids received, for any reason, at the sole discretion of the Common Council.