The Ziggurat building in Laguna Niguel is up for auction including nearly 100 acres surrounding it, but the iconic pyramid-shaped structure will be preserved, according to federal authorities.
The owner of the land, the United States General Services Administration, will begin accepting bid requests March 7 at 9 a.m. There is a minimum starting bid of $70 million.
The federally owned property, located at 24000 Avila Road, features parking lots, guard stations, and the 1 million square foot building which is partially occupied by federal agencies.
If sold, federal authorities said it will continue to occupy a roughly 52-acre portion of the property until the end of 2024….