Property Classification Definitions:
A-class residues, by definition, are those residues that are buildable and have access. These are valued by an outside source, other than the Department of Transportation (Department) and are publicly advertised via various media and sold at public auction then conveyed to the highest bidder.
B-class residues, by definition, are those residues that may or may not be buildable or may or may not have access. B-class residues having a value of $25,000 or greater, which has been determined by an outside source other than the Department or has an area greater than 1-acre are publicly advertised using various medias and sold at public auction then conveyed to the highest bidder. B-class residue having a value less than $25,000 as determined by an outside source other than the Department, and an area less than 1-acre are initially offered to all adjoining owners via certified mail, if there is interest, the residue is conveyed to the highest bidder; however, if there is no interest from the adjoining owners, the residue is publicly advertised on various medias and sold at public auction then conveyed to the highest bidder.
C-class residues, by definition, are those residues that are not buildable or do not have access and have only one adjoining owner. C-class residues are initially offered to the adjoining owner via certified mail for a value determined by an outside source other than the Department. If the only adjoining owner is not interested in purchasing the residue, it is publicly advertised on various media and sold at public auction then conveyed to the highest bidder.