Introduction

House Auction

Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.

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

DateThursday, June 12, 2025
Time7:00 p.m.
LocationNorthland 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!

We invite you to our Open House on Monday, June 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come and explore the home up close, learn about the auction process, and ask any questions you may have. Whether you are a first-time buyer or simply seeking more information, this is a great opportunity to learn about the house. We hope to see you there!

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.

Questions?

Please contact Northland with questions.

John Fields
Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
john.fields@northlandcollege.edu

218.793.2539