Supervisors update resolution to sell Holiday Harbor marina
- Elizabeth Larson
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to move forward on selling the Holiday Harbor marina in Nice.
The board passed a resolution amending a previous one that originally had been passed in January 2016, declaring the marina surplus property and allowing for its sale.
The county’s former redevelopment agency purchased Holiday Harbor for $2 million in 2008. The property includes 400 feet of lake frontage, docks, boat slips, a duplex and several buildings.
In March 2016, the board approved a purchase bid of $1,200,100, which fell through two months later, as Lake County News has reported.
The matter had been brought up in July but held over while staff researched specifics about the parcel and access to a nearby public beach, which they said is shared, not exclusive to the property.
At the July meeting county staff also had suggested the property be listed for $850,000, with a minimum bid of $650,000.
However, County Administrative Officer Carol Huchingson said that, based on an updated appraisal, they recommended raising the minimum bid to $750,000, with the asking price to remain at $850,000.
Realtor Dave Hughes will be the listing agent. If the project is sold, Hughes will get a 2.5-percent commission, with the selling broker receiving a 3-percent commission Huchingson said.
The bid opening is proposed to take place before the board on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Huchingson said they can reject bids they don’t like.
The selected bidder would have to deposit 4 percent earnest money into an escrow account on the day of bid opening.
District 3 Supervisor Jim Steele moved to approve the resolution, which the board approved.
This is the second county property – both on the Northshore – that the board has voted to move forward on selling in the past month.
In July, the board voted unanimously to sell the former Lucerne visitor center on Highway 20. Hughes also is listing that building, which a minimum asking price of $260,000 and a listing price of $365,000.
The marina is shown in the video above, created by a former listing agent.
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