Sale of Real Property: 1975 Route 206, Southampton Township

Southampton Township, located in Burlington County, New Jersey, is inviting sealed bids for the sale of specific real property not needed for public use. This unique municipal asset, identified as Block 1902, Lot 36.01, and commonly known as 1975 Route 206, Southampton Township, NJ, encompasses approximately 4.0 +/- acres. The property is strategically zoned Highway Commercial (HC), offering significant potential for various commercial developments. This public sale is conducted in strict accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13, ensuring a transparent and legally compliant divestiture process for interested parties seeking prime commercial real estate in the region. The Township aims to transition this parcel into productive private ownership, contributing to local economic growth and tax revenue. Prospective bidders must understand that the property is being sold strictly "AS IS, WHERE IS," with Southampton Township making no representations or warranties regarding its condition or suitability for any specific purpose. Bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence, including verifying wetlands and buffer areas prior to any proposed development, ensuring full compliance with all applicable Township land use ordinances for any future use. A minimum bid price of $35,000.00 has been established for this sale. The Township explicitly reserves the absolute right to reject any and all bids received, reflecting its commitment to securing the most advantageous outcome for the municipality. Sealed bids for the 1975 Route 206 property must be physically submitted to the Southampton Township Municipal Clerk's Office, located at 5 Retreat Road, Southampton, New Jersey. The precise deadline for bid submission and public opening is June 11, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., at which time all received bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A mandatory bid deposit is required, equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount or $20,000.00, whichever figure is less. This deposit must be submitted in the form of cash, a certified check, or a bank treasurer's check, with checks being the preferred method. The deposit from the successful bidder will become non-refundable upon acceptance of their bid by the Township Committee, and closing is expected within forty-five (45) days after contract execution.