How much is the minimum bid for the manufactured home?

The minimum sealed bid for the home and all personal property is $4,945.

Do I have to pay unpaid property taxes if I win the bid?

Yes. Unpaid property taxes are not included in the bid and must be paid separately by the high bidder.

Where do I deliver my sealed bid?

Sealed bids must be delivered to Mr. Charles M. Greeff at the Law Office of Charles M. Greef (contact details in the full notice).

Will I need to clean up the property if I win?

Yes. The high bidder is responsible for cleanup of the home and premises and disposal of remaining personal property at their expense.

Abandonment — 186 Clearwater Avenue NE, Salem, OR

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A 1972 Marlette manufactured home and miscellaneous personal property at 186 Clearwater Avenue NE in Salem have been declared abandoned by two estates and are being sold by sealed private bid with a minimum bid of $4,945; buyer pays cleanup and unpaid taxes.

Key Takeaways

Minimum sealed bid $4,945 for the home and all personal property
High bidder must remove remaining personal property and pay cleanup costs
Unpaid property taxes not included in bid — high bidder must pay separately
Community approval required for rental or storage agreements
Sealed bids delivered to Charles M. Greeff, Law Office of Charles M. Greef

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Abandonment
City: Salem
Address: 186 Clearwater Avenue NE, Salem, OR

Research context

6 abandonment notices in Salem (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If you fail to submit a bid, you forfeit any opportunity to purchase the abandoned home; the property will be sold to the high bidder with a minimum bid of $4,945 and they will assume cleanup and tax obligations.

What to do next

1
Prepare your sealed bid
Assemble a written bid meeting or exceeding the $4,945 minimum and clearly identify the property (1972 Marlette, Home ID 161691).
2
Deliver bid to law office
Deliver your sealed bid to Mr. Charles M. Greeff at the Law Office of Charles M. Greef before the submission deadline stated in the full notice.
3
Plan for taxes and cleanup
Budget for unpaid property taxes and costs to remove and dispose of all remaining personal property and clean the premises if you are the high bidder.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the minimum bid for the manufactured home?: The minimum sealed bid for the home and all personal property is $4,945.
Do I have to pay unpaid property taxes if I win the bid?: Yes. Unpaid property taxes are not included in the bid and must be paid separately by the high bidder.
Where do I deliver my sealed bid?: Sealed bids must be delivered to Mr. Charles M. Greeff at the Law Office of Charles M. Greef (contact details in the full notice).
Will I need to clean up the property if I win?: Yes. The high bidder is responsible for cleanup of the home and premises and disposal of remaining personal property at their expense.

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Legal terms in this notice

abandoned: Property left by its owners or estate with no intention of reclaiming it.
sealed bids: Private written offers submitted in sealed form and opened after the deadline.
minimum bid: Lowest acceptable offer; bids below this will not be considered.
AS IS: Property sold in its current condition without warranties or repairs.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Abandoned
One Manufactured Home and Misc. Personal Property
One (1) 1972 “MARLETTE” manufactured dwelling, Home ID No. 161691, Serial Number H12265FL6W20393 located at 186 Clearwater Avenue, N.E., Salem, OR 97301 has been abandoned by The Estate of Kenneth Martin and the Estate of Deborah Rose Morris, along with miscellaneous personal property. Manufactured dwelling and personal property are all sold AS IS. Sale is by private bidding with sealed bids. The minimum bid for all property is $4,945. High bidder must dispose of all remaining abandoned miscellaneous personal property at high bidder's expense. The bid amount does not include any unpaid property taxes owing for home, which are not to be included in the bid but shall be paid separately by high bidder. Clean-up of home and premises shall be required. Community approval is required before entering into a rental or storage agreement. Sealed bids shall be delivered to Mr. Charles M. Greeff, Law Office of Charles M. Greef

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