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County directs appraisal for buildable Hayden Lake parcel; staff to pursue auction sale
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to hire an appraiser (using consultant funds) to establish market value for a county‑owned buildable parcel at Hayden Lake and pursue a public auction or sealed‑bid sale; staff estimated appraisal costs under $2,000 and market value between $500,000 and $1 million.
Kootenai County commissioners on Aug. 14 directed staff to obtain an appraisal and proceed toward a public sale for a county‑owned buildable parcel at Hayden Lake, after staff reported the lot is eligible for building permits and that access can be provided by the highway district.
Community development staff indicated the parcel contains an identifiable buildable area of roughly 5,000–7,000 square feet for construction (electric lines cross the lot) and that Director Snyder had identified the parcel as surplus to parks and waterways needs. Staff estimated comparable market value between $500,000 and $1 million and said an appraisal using consultant funds would likely cost under $2,000.
Next steps: commissioners agreed staff should obtain the appraisal, consolidate the original small plat lots into a single parcel if needed, and move toward a public sale process (staff said the county would use a public auction or sealed‑bid sale to dispose of the property). Staff will coordinate access with the highway district. The board gave staff direction to proceed; staff confirmed they would return with appraisal results and sale process details.
Context: staff referenced a prior trespass and shooting incident on the parcel and said consolidating the old plat and selling the parcel could support the county’s budget preparation for 2026. No formal vote was recorded; the board confirmed direction to proceed.
