Middlesex County board approves sale of 318 Paradise Lane for $350,000

The Middlesex County board voted unanimously to authorize sale of county-owned property at 318 Paradise Lane (tax map 40-214) for $350,000.

Staff told the board that two offers were received and “the highest of the two is for $350,000,” adding “it’s a cash offer. It’s been vetted,” and recommending the county convey the parcel by special warranty deed rather than the buyer’s draft general warranty deed. The county noted a road maintenance agreement attached to the property and said that had been disclosed to the offeror.

The motion to authorize the sale to buyers identified in the transcript as Mr. Martin and Mrs. Arthur, with conveyance by special warranty deed, was moved by Bill Harris and seconded by Mr. Williams. In a roll call, Mr. Jesse, Mr. Williams, Bill Harris, Mr. Crittendon and Mr. Don Harris all voted yes; the motion was approved. The board recorded the sale motion as its formal action on the agenda item.

Board members said the county has owned the parcel for a long time and reported no prior problems with the property. Staff noted the buyer’s draft contract included a general warranty deed, and recommended changing that to a special warranty deed because the county received the property under the same type of conveyance.

The transcript and meeting packet identify the property as located in Deltaville, Virginia, and list Mason Realty as the broker handling the open sales agreement. The record did not include a closing date, contingencies in the purchase contract, or the buyers’ full legal names beyond the identifiers used in the meeting transcript.

The board recessed to and returned from a closed session earlier in the meeting; after approving the sale the board conducted brief other business and adjourned.