1/8/13 - For the second time in less than a month, the Howell School Board has approved the sale of a house owned by the district on the Parker Middle School property. The board last month had authorized a potential sale of the home at 280 Wright Road for $125,000, but that buyerâs financing fell through. The district then received a cash offer for the property for $120,000 late last week. That prompted a special board meeting Monday morning to consider the offer, which was approved on a 5-1 vote. Trustee Mike Moloney was the lone no vote; citing concerns that the lower offer meant the district wasnât getting what the house was worth. Board Vice President Mike Witt pointed out that the property had previously been assessed by three different realtors at $114,000. Superintendent Ron Wilson, who lived in the house for a brief period, added that if a sale wasnât made soon, the district would face paying for the maintenance costs through the winter. Wilson also estimated the house, which was built in 1960, was in need of $50,000 in improvements. The sale is currently awaiting finalization of several details, including a standard inspection. Wilson expected they could close on the sale of the house within a week. (JK)
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