OtherRecommended approval52 Mersereau Avenue

52 Mersereau Avenue Sale

Mount Vernon

Description

The buyer submitted a $410,000 bid and proof of funds to purchase the city-owned property.

Impact summary

Determines the method of sale for a city-owned residential parcel.

Applicant

Name: Reginald Lowe, Jr.
Address: 52 Mersereau AvenueSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 3
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 2

Last vote · Real Estate Committee

Recommended approval3–0, unanimous

A recommendation, not a final decision. City Council decides next.

Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.

Meeting timeline (2)

Jun 25, 2026Approved 3–0

Real Estate Committee - Jun 25, 2026

A direct bid offer of $410,000 with proof of funds was submitted for the purchase of city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue.

Mar 27, 2026

Real Estate Committee - Mar 27, 2026

The current occupant expressed intent to purchase the property, but the committee confirmed it will remain on the public auction list.

Related issues (1)

Disposal of City-Owned Properties and Unsold Auction Inventory

The city is trying to sell off long-held vacant properties to get them back on the tax roll, but holding them costs money for repairs and scaffolding. Bids on three properties were closed pending October decisions, and a new auction likely won't happen before year-end.

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