Introduction
Auction Details
Northland Student-Built House
Northland will auction a 3-bedroom, 1 3/4 bathroom home built by students in the Carpentry program. The proceeds from the auction will go back into the carpentry program, funding materials, equipment, and next year’s home construction.
Auction Date & Location
| Date | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. |
| Location | Northland Community & Technical College 2022 Central Avenue NE East Grand Forks, MN 56721 |
Purchaser Expectations
Please review the following guidelines and terms associated with the bidding and purchase process.
- BIDDING
- Minimum bid: $115,000
- Bid increments: $5,000
- PURCHASE
- Purchaser will provide $5,000 earnest money at auction, check payable to Northland Community & Technical College.
- The purchase agreement must be signed on or before July 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
- PAYMENT
- Balance of bid price paid by 3:00 p.m. on August 6, 2025.
- Balance payment includes Minnesota state sales tax of 7.375% on 65% of the purchase price, and all closing costs. Earnest money will be applied toward the purchase price.
- POSSESSION
- Once the purchase agreement is executed, the buyer must arrange for and pay for the removal of the house from the college property. Buyer must maintain insurance.
Open House
Join us for an open house on June 9!
Join us for an open house on Monday, June 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Explore the home, dive deep into the auction process, and get all your burning questions answered. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or just curious, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and connect.
Photo Gallery
Discover the beauty of the home.
See our photo gallery for interior and exterior pictures of the home.
Carpentry House Auction Documents
If you are interested in participating in the Carpentry House Auction, please review the following documents in their entirety.
- Carpentry Auction House Bidding and Sale Procedures (PDF)
- Carpentry Auction House Plans (PDF)
- Carpentry Auction House Sample Purchase Agreement (PDF)
Questions?
Please contact Northland with questions.
John Fields
Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
john.fields@northlandcollege.edu
218.793.2539