boarded up!

[Derek Smith]

I've come across a particular property while I run through the neighborhood that is completely boarded up with trespasser signs posted as well. I checked the county assessor and the place is current on their taxes with no active listing, to my knowledge since I do not have MLS access.

Does this happen? Why would someone abandon the property yet pay the property taxes? Also curious if anyone may know a way of pursuing a way of purchasing the place.