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Portland Tried to Auction Off Abandoned Rat-Infested Property for $200K, But Nobody Wanted It

One of the properties at the auction, a decaying home on 87th Avenue, has caught fire three times, and the remaining structure has become filled with trash. (Credit: Screengrab from KGW-TV)

The city of Portland attempted to auction off a rat-infested property starting at more than $200,000, however nobody expressed interest in buying it, according to a report.

Six foreclosed properties were part of the auction Monday afternoon. In total, the property owners owed millions of dollars in code violation fees, nuisance complaints and other fees, as reported by KGW-TV.

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