INVITATION TO BID

🏡 Property for Bid – 1110 W. Mount Pleasant Street, West Burlington, IA

Parcel No. 10-26-453-007 | Lot Size: ~0.97 Acres
Starting Bid: $5,000
Bids Due: August 15, 2025 by 3:00 P.M.
Download Bid Packet (PDF)
Download Draft Purchase Agreement (PDF)

📍 Location

1110 W. Mount Pleasant Street, West Burlington, Iowa
Des Moines County | Parcel ID: 10-26-453-007

🌎 Click here to view property on GIS
🗺️ Click here to view property on GIS Pictometry

Legal Description:
ALL OF LOT NUMBER 13, EXCEPT the North 30.57 feet of the West 170 feet thereof, AND EXCEPT the South 50 feet thereof, in Julius H. Pohren’s Subdivision in the South part of the SW¼ of the SE¼ of Section 26, Township 70 North, Range 3 West of the 5th P.M., in the City of West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

🛠️ Property Details

  • Vacant land – approximately 0.97 acres

  • No structures currently on the property

  • No survey conducted; property sold as-is

  • Available for viewing at any time – no appointment needed!

🧾 Bidding & Purchase Terms

  •  Deadline: Submit sealed bids by 3:00 P.M. on August 15, 2025

  • Submit to: City Clerk, 122 Broadway Street, West Burlington, IA 52655

  • Minimum Bid: $5,000

  • Cash-only offers – no financing contingencies

  • Winning bidder must sign City-provided Purchase Agreement

  • Buyer pays all closing costs, including legal and recording fees

  • City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids

🧱 Development Requirement

  • Construction must begin within 6 months of taking title

  • Structure must be suitable for human habitation or use

  • Completion required within 18 months

  • Failure to comply may result in reversion of title back to the City

📌 Bid Submission Must Include:

  •  Completed Bid Form
  •  Narrative Summary of Proposed Development
  •  Summary of Relevant Experience
  •  Estimated Investment Amount

🗣️ Questions?

Contact: Gregg Mandsager, City Administrator
(319) 752-5451
E-Mail the City Administrator
If you have previously emailed the City, please resend your message to cityadministrator@westburlingtoniowa.gov.
Deadline for questions: August 10, 2025

Questions Asked By Citizens (FAQ's)

Q: Is a single-family home required on the site, or would an accessory structure be sufficient to meet the bid requirements?
A: A single-family home must be constructed and completed within the allotted timeframe. An accessory structure alone does not meet the bid requirements.

💡 Don’t miss your chance to be part of West Burlington’s future! Submit your bid today and bring your vision to life on this prime property.

Attachments:

📎Download Full Bid Packet & Purchase Agreement Here

  1. Bid Packet - WB Parcel No 10-26-453-007 (PDF)
  2. DRAFT Purchase Agreement - WB Parcel No 10-26-453-007 JLS (PDF)