A former garage is still for sale in Walnutport, with a deadline of April 30 to submit bids.

Borough solicitor Michael Corriere announced at Thursday’s borough council meeting that no bids have been received for the former Donald Gogel’s Garage at 306 Oak St.

Last month, borough council on a 6-0 vote decided to accept bids to purchase the former garage in an “as is” condition with a minimum bid of $115,000.

In addition, the buyer has to demolish the existing structure.

In September, residents raised questions to borough council about the former garage property at 306 Oak St., including how the borough acquired it and conditions on the site.

Corriere said the property was sold at a sheriff’s sale for outstanding liens, and with no third-party purchaser, the borough acquired it by default.

In January 2024, council agreed to take steps to secure the Gogel property and address unsafe conditions.

He said the more than 400 tires on the site were part of a legal nonconforming use and had been there for years while the business operated.

Councilwoman Jen Wentz said the borough must dispose of the tires in accordance with state Department of Environmental Protection rules.

Corriere said the borough received a Northampton County grant to demolish the building and remove the tires, but a condition requires the property be sold to an affordable housing agency or a buyer who will provide affordable housing. Officials said the goal is to make the property ready to be sold.

Residents also raised concerns about maintenance and health conditions.

One neighbor said weeds had reached 6 feet in some areas, while another said tires had encroached onto her property and contributed to mosquito issues.

Borough officials said maintenance had been limited and that an exterminator was treating the property weekly.

Corriere added that a judge ruled the Gogal property was in violation and the business was shut down.