We are all familiar with the 3 lots that are located at 1954 S. Cypress! This property has generated much conversation and debate at our annual May homeowners meeting over the past few years, but also on our member Facebook page as well. While for many of us this process seemed “never-ending”. Because of everything going on with this property (health dept. condemning it, foreclosure proceedings, the owner living in another state, etc.) the proceedings were a little stickier than perhaps a “normal” foreclosure. After a lot of back and forth conversing with county and health officials, we were finally informed on August 24th of the Notice of Appraisal and Sale of Tax Deeded Property. Bids for the 3 lots and house (all sold AS IS) were being taken through September 12th and a conclusion would be reached on September 13th. On October 25th we were notified that the county accepted a bid from Russ Schaefer. Russ has been a Lakewood Property Owners since 1996 . For the past 20 years they have owned an A-frame just about a block west of their new purchase. Russ has been diligently working at cleaning up the property…..what a daunting task that must be!!! While he has a long way to go yet, the progress that he has already made is quite impressive. As someone who only has to drive by this place over the years, I am sure that the immediate neighbors must be elated with all that he has done already to this property! Thanks Russ for making Lakewood GREAT AGAIN!
