Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation

About the Land Bank

The Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) works to address vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties throughout the county. Its mission is to return these properties to productive use in a manner that supports community stability and long-term development.

The Land Bank partners with local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to improve housing conditions and reduce blight.

Available Properties

The following properties are currently available through the Morgan County Land Bank.

115 Finkle Hill Road, Beverly, Ohio

Parcel Number: 030-002-900-4
Acres: 0.532
Status: SOLD

Acreage and parcel details are based on Morgan County Auditor records.

View Parcel Map (County GIS)

Purchaser Qualification Form Property Request Form

Completed forms may be submitted to the Treasurer’s Office. Please contact the office with any questions regarding submission requirements.

For additional information or to express interest, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (740) 962-3561.

Additional properties may become available periodically.

Important Notice

• Property is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied.
• The Morgan County Land Bank makes no guarantees regarding the condition of the property, well, septic system, utilities, or suitability for any specific use.
• Acreage and property details are based on Morgan County Auditor records and should be independently verified by the purchaser.
• Purchasers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence, including inspections, zoning verification, and utility availability.
• Sale is subject to approval by the Morgan County Land Bank Board of Directors.
• The Land Bank reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate any offer received.
• The Land Bank may withdraw a property from sale at any time.

Land Bank Disposition Policy Notice

The Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation operates pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1724 and acquires property for the purpose of returning vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use.

Submission of an application to acquire property does not guarantee purchase or transfer of the property. All applications are reviewed in accordance with the Land Bank’s policies and mission.

The Morgan County Land Bank reserves the right to:

• Accept, reject, or negotiate any offer
• Request additional information from applicants
• Prioritize applications that support the Land Bank’s mission to return property to productive use
• Determine the final disposition of any property

All property transfers require approval by the Morgan County Land Bank Board of Directors.

How to Acquire a Property

1. Review available properties listed above.
2. Complete the required forms:
   • Purchaser Qualification Form
   • Property Request Form
3. Submit completed forms to the Treasurer’s Office.
4. The Land Bank will review submissions and follow up as appropriate.

Submission of forms does not guarantee approval. All requests are subject to review and board approval.

Board of Directors

• John W. Finley — Board Chair
• Heidi Maxwell — Board Vice-Chair
• Cheryl Brink — Board Secretary/Treasurer
• Cecil Mayle — Board Member
• Michael Tome — At-Large Member

Programs & Partnerships

The Land Bank collaborates with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and participates in state-funded initiatives aimed at improving housing and neighborhood conditions.

Current efforts include residential redevelopment projects and strategic reuse of vacant properties.

Land Bank in Action

Bell Avenue Project – Completed Home

The first home completed in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, made possible through funding from the Welcome Home Ohio program. This project reflects the Land Bank’s mission to return vacant properties to productive use and support homeownership opportunities in the community.

Chesterhill Build – Board Volunteer Efforts

Land Bank volunteering alongside Habitat for Humanity on the next housing project, continuing efforts to improve housing conditions and expand access to quality homes in Morgan County.

Contact Information

Morgan County Treasurer’s Office
Phone: (740) 962-3561
Email: morgancountylandbank@gmail.com

Meeting Information
The Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation meets on the first Wednesday of each month in Room 135 of the Riecker Building.

Financial Reports

The Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation’s 2025 Annual Financial Reports were filed in the Hinkle Annual Financial Data Reporting System on March 30, 2026. The financial statements are available for inspection in the Morgan County Treasurer’s Office.

Land Bank Property Map

View all parcels currently held by the Morgan County Land Bank using the interactive GIS map.

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