Who is entitled to the excess sale proceeds?

The former owner (R. Kent Nelson) is entitled to the excess proceeds, but recorded lienholders may assert claims against them.

How much are the excess proceeds and when will they be paid?

The excess proceeds total $39,018.08 and the Town intends to pay them to the former owner on July 7, 2026.

How can I get a breakdown of the deductions from the sale proceeds?

Request a written accounting from the Town of Hartford; the notice says they will provide an itemized accounting upon request.

Does accepting the payment affect legal rights?

Yes; receipt of the excess proceeds is deemed a waiver of the former owner's right to challenge the taking under 36 M.R.S. §946-B.

Foreclosure — 1196 Main Street, Hartford, Maine

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The Town of Hartford foreclosed a tax lien on Map U02 Lot 003 and sold the property; after costs there are $39,018.08 in excess sale proceeds payable to the former owner R. Kent Nelson on July 7, 2026. The payment waives the former owner's right to challenge the taking.

Key Takeaways

Excess proceeds: $39,018.08
Payment to former owner scheduled July 7, 2026
Former owner: R. Kent Nelson, Brookline, NH
Town can provide accounting of deductions on request
Lienholders may still pursue claims against proceeds

Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Foreclosure
City: Hartford
Address

1196 Main Street, Hartford, Maine

If you don't respond

If the former owner does not claim the $39,018.08 by July 7, 2026, the Town intends to pay that amount to the former owner on that date; acceptance will waive the owner's right to challenge the taking. Lienholders may still assert claims against the proceeds.

What to do next

1
Contact the Town for accounting
Email hartford@megalink.net or call 207-388-2674 to request a written itemized accounting of deductions before July 7, 2026.
2
Prepare to accept or dispute proceeds
Decide whether to accept payment on July 7, 2026; accepting waives the right to challenge the taking, while recorded lienholders may still pursue claims.
3
If you are a lienholder, assert claim
Recorded lienholders should contact the Town of Hartford at 1196 Main Street or 207-388-2674 to pursue any claim against the $39,018.08.

Frequently asked questions

Who is entitled to the excess sale proceeds?: The former owner (R. Kent Nelson) is entitled to the excess proceeds, but recorded lienholders may assert claims against them.
How much are the excess proceeds and when will they be paid?: The excess proceeds total $39,018.08 and the Town intends to pay them to the former owner on July 7, 2026.
How can I get a breakdown of the deductions from the sale proceeds?: Request a written accounting from the Town of Hartford; the notice says they will provide an itemized accounting upon request.
Does accepting the payment affect legal rights?: Yes; receipt of the excess proceeds is deemed a waiver of the former owner's right to challenge the taking under 36 M.R.S. §946-B.

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Legal terms in this notice

Excess sale proceeds: Money remaining after a tax sale after taxes, interest, and legal expenses are deducted.
Tax lien mortgage: A municipal lien on property for unpaid real estate taxes that may lead to foreclosure if unpaid.
Foreclosed: When a municipality or lienholder takes title to property for unpaid taxes or debts.
Record holder of an interest: A person or entity listed in public records as having a legal interest in the property, like a mortgagee.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF MAINE TOWN OF HARTFORD NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE EXCESS SALE PROCEEDS TO FORMER OWNER PURSUANT TO 36 M.R.S. §943-C To: R. Kent Nelson 1 Regina Road Brookline, NH 03033 A tax lien mortgage held by the Town of Hartford for unpaid real estate taxes on your former property located in Hartford, referred to as Map U02 Lot 003, was foreclosed on March 12, 2025, at which time the Town of Hartford took title to the property. The Town of Hartford sold your former property on April 14, 2026, in accordance with 36 M.R.S. §943-C. After deducting the taxes interest, and other expenses allowed by law, there are excess proceeds from the sale totaling $39,018.08. This notice is to inform you that the Town of Hartford intends to pay you, as the former owner, the excess sales proceeds totaling $39,018.08 on July 7, 2026. The Town of Hartford will provide you, as the former owner, with a written accounting of the excess sale proceeds itemizing any deductions upon request. Receipt of the excess sale proceeds by the former owner is deemed to be a waiver of the former owner's right to commence any action challenging the taking pursuant to 36 M.R.S. §946-B. Pursuant to 36 M.R.S. §943-C, this notice has also been sent to the last known address of each record holder of an interest in your former property. This notice does not limit the right of a lienholder to pursue any claims to the excess sale proceeds against you, as the former owner, otherwise available by law. Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hartford 1196 Main Street, Hartford, Maine 04220 hartford@megalink.net 207-388-2674