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Brentwood Select Board orders market analysis for tax-deeded commercial lot after inquiry
Summary
Town staff told the board that a 2.8-acre commercial parcel taken by tax deed in May 2024 is in the town inventory and that an outside party has expressed interest. After debating whether to commission an appraisal or a realtor market analysis, the board directed staff to obtain a market analysis and prepare to list the parcel on the open market.
The Brentwood Select Board on Oct. 28 discussed a tax-deeded commercial parcel that became town property after the one-year redemption period expired in May 2024. Staff said the site is a 2.8-acre lot in the commercial district near Stroudon Tire and that a private party has expressed interest in purchasing it.
Board members reviewed options for valuing the parcel, including a formal appraisal versus a realtor’s market-analysis report. Julie said the town’s assessor already has a 2025 valuation on the tax card but recommended getting an independent appraisal; other members favored a market analysis and listing the property on the open market to draw multiple offers.
The board was also briefly told that a recent state law may expand allowed uses in commercial zones to include multifamily housing, which could affect interest and price; staff said any ordinance detailing local development rules would still need to be enacted by the town. After discussion the board voted to have staff obtain a realtor market analysis and to proceed toward listing the parcel rather than pursuing a private sale.
The Select Board did not set a listing price at the meeting and directed staff to return with the market analysis and recommended next steps, including whether a formal appraisal or an ordinance change is needed before marketing the lot.
