The City of Northampton is offering an exciting opportunity for developers/investors seeking to expand and participate in the success of Downton Northampton by adding economic development with new vibrant uses that will enhance the vitality of our City. The land offered for sale is located in the heart of Downtown Northampton, where the City envisions a project that will replace the existing conditions and fill a void in the streetscape with a new multi-story building that compliments existing and surrounding, architecture, and the residential and business environment. Proponents with documented experience in developing multi-story, mixed-use or single-use commercial developments are encouraged to submit proposals. The property is 33 King Street, Assessor Map ID 32A-127, more particularly described below and in attached survey). The Site is approximately 1.46-acres, located in a mixed commercial and residential area of downtown Northampton. It is currently developed with a vacant two-story building including a partial basement. The building is in the southwestern portion of the property. The building was the former location of the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds and courthouse. The northern half of the Site and the southeastern portion of the Site are paved and used for parking. The current building was reportedly constructed in 1975. This building was owned until June, 2023 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and it was used as the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, Family Court, and Probate Court until 2018 or 2019. Since then, the property has been mostly vacant or used for state building storage. The property is served by municipal water and sewer. Land to the north, northeast and southeast of the building is paved and used for parking. Land to the south of the Site fronts King Street. Merrick Lane is located along the eastern boundary of the Site and it accesses the northern parking lot. A 10% non-refundable deposit- deposits are refunded for unsuccessful bidders Contact Person: Carolyn Misch, Director Office of Planning & Sustainability ,Cmisch@northamptonma.gov, 413-587-1287. Minimum Bid: $2,500,000 For Questions: Carolyn Misch at CMisch@northamptonma.gov Owner Rights:The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw the parcel from sale. The sale shall be awarded to the most beneficial and advantageous proposal, considering both price and non-price factors, responsive to all criteria based on the following scoring criteria. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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