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Bayfield County Board Votes to Buy Neighboring Property at 111 E 7th Street for $215,000
Summary
The Bayfield County Board approved purchasing 111 E 7th Street in Washburn for $215,000 and discussed inspection findings, potential WHEDA grant support of up to $50,000 for repairs, and possible property management options; funding will come from the county general fund.
The Bayfield County Board voted July 9 to purchase the property at 111 E 7th Street in Washburn for $215,000. County Administrator Mark Abeles-Allison presented an approved counteroffer and said the county paid earnest money; the minutes state the counteroffer and the sale terms, including that the property is sold "as is." The minutes record a home inspection performed the morning of July 9 that "showed that the house was generally in good condition with minor repairs that will be addressed."
Board members discussed repair costs, whether the property would be furnished, how the county would assess fair market value for taxation, and who would manage the property if acquired. Deputy Administrator Kelly Westlund reported Novus-listed fair market value of $177,600 (2025) and annual property taxes of $2,640. Abeles-Allison confirmed purchase funds will come from the county general fund and said rental income would be returned to the general fund. The minutes note a potential WHEDA Foundation grant of up to $50,000 for repairs but say eligibility will not be known for at least a month. The purchase motion carried on roll call (Yes-12; No-0; Absent-1).
The minutes list an earnest-money payment but display an unclear numeric value in the record; the minutes do not include a clear breakdown of expected repair costs or an implementation schedule for property management.
