The City of Batavia has foreclosed on eight properties for failure to pay taxes.
In a report to city council, City Manager Jason Molino is recommending that six of the residential units be auctioned off, one be turned over to Habitat for Humanity and a commercial property be offered through a request-for-proposal.
The eight properties are:
- 507 Ellicott St., assessed value of $52,000 and back taxes of $19,225
- 20 Franklin St., assessed value of $65,000 and back taxes of $17,131
- 3 Manhatten Ave., assessed value of $71,000 and back taxes of $25,903
- 48 Riverview Parkway, assessed value of $1,500 and back taxes of $572
- 21 South Lyon St., assessed value of $53,400 and back taxes of $26,359
- 308 Washington Ave., assessed value of $12,400 and back taxes of $5,448
- 11-13 Raymond Ave., assessed value of $52,000 and back taxes of $20,803
- 13-15 Jackson St., assessed value of $15,000 and back taxes of $3,411
The Riverview Parkway and Washington Avenue properties are vacant land and are zoned residential.
The property recommended for Habitat is 11-13 Raymond Ave. The property has been vacant for more than a year and has water and mold damage. Habitat identified the property as suitable for revitalization and turning over to a low-income family. The local chapter would be asked to pay the $20,803 in back taxes for the property.
As for the commercial property on Jackson Street, it is a warehouse in the alley. Molino is recommending that the city put out a request-for-proposal asking potential buyers provide a plan for the property before it is sold.
