ONLINE ONLY
ESTATE AUCTION
Ends Tues., May 10 @ 6 PM
114.80 Acre Farm in 13 Tracts – From 5.06 ac. to 15.38 ac.
958 Old Middlesboro Hwy., LaFollette, TN
**OPEN HOUSE: Wed., April 27, 1-4 PM**
Known as the Sowder-Smith farm, this magnificent multi-generational property will be available to the general public for the first time in over 100 years. Most all tracts are in grass, with a very gentle roll. All tracts have paved road frontage, are unrestricted, and would have great potential for further subdividing. Tracts 1-6 have all utilities available, while tracts 7-13 are septic approved and would need a well or a private city waterline ran from Old Middlesboro Hwy. There is an exquisite, two story Victorian style farmhouse with 3008 sq. ft. located on Tract 6 with 5.96 acres. Constructed in 1908, the home has 4 BR, 2 BA, CH&A, ornamental wood trim throughout, several fireplaces, and is a showplace for this era and style of home. The house tract also has a gazebo, a large outbuilding, partial stone wall, and a beautiful little creek. Tract 1 has a well maintained 36 x 80 barn and small creek to go with its 15.38 ac. Land of this high quality rarely comes available, allowing you the perfect opportunity to buy the baby farm of your dreams.
2022 Property taxes: $1,322 (Greenbelt) Tax Map: 077 Parcel: 013.00
Warranty Deed Book: 528 Page: 805
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Kitchen appliances remain with the house. All other furniture and personal property will be auctioned separately at a later date.
LOCATION: 1 ¾ miles East of LaFollette, turn right on Old Middlesboro Hwy. Travel 1 ½ miles and farm is on both sides of the road at intersection with Knox Hollow Rd. & Cross Valley Rd.
Auctioneer: Paul Provins TN Lic#: 4528
Property questions, call 423-562-4941. Bidding questions, call 423-286-0041.
All information was derived from sources believed to be correct but not guaranteed.
Sold "as is, where is" with any and all faults.
ONLINE AUCTION TERMS:
Agency Disclosure: Ayers Auction and Real Estate is acting as agent for the seller, not as buyer's agent.
PROPERTY IS OFFERED UNDER THE SPECIFIC TERMS PROVIDED IN THE PURCHASE CONTRACT. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE CONTRACT THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ AND REVIEWED THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE, DO NOT BID.
AUCTION END TIMES: Ayers Auction and Real Estate Online Auctions are timed events and all bidding will close at specified time. Ayers Auction & Real Estate Online Auctions also have an auto extend feature. Any bid placed in the final 5 minutes of an auction, the auction ending will be automatically extended 5 minutes from the time the bid was placed. Example: if an auction scheduled to close at 6:00 receives a bid at 5:59, the close time will automatically extend 6:04.The auto extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within a 5 minute time frame. ALL PROPERTIES IN THIS SALE EXTEND IF ANY ONE OF THEM IS EXTENDED.
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TERMS: 10% of the final bid price as non refundable earnest money in the form of a certified check, cash or wire transfer within 24 hour of the close of auction, with the balance of purchase price due at closing within 40 days. Purchaser shall be responsible for all wire transfer fees and any currency exchange fees to US dollars. Closing will be as specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate. This online only auction is a CASH SALE not contingent on or subject to financing, appraisal, survey or inspections of any kind, as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding and specified in the attached Contract for Sale of Real Estate.
DEED: Good Insurable Deed at Closing.
BUYER’S PREMIUM: There will be a buyer’s premium of 10% added to the bid price to arrive at final purchase price. Example: Bid Price $100,000 plus $10,000 (10% buyer’s Fee) equals purchase price of $110,000.
AUCTION BIDDER DEFAULT: Successful bidder not executing and returning the contract with earnest money deposit within 24 hours of the conclusion of the auction will be considered in default. In the event a winning bidder fails to submit the signed Contract for Sale of Real Estate and earnest money deposit, the winning bidder will be charged a penalty fee of $3,000.00 on the credit card provided at auction registration. Additional default remedies are reserved by Ayers Auction & Real Estate and the Seller as provided in the Auction Terms and Conditions and the Contract for Sale of Real Estate. Ayers Auction & Real Estate reserves the right to sell to the second-highest bidder in the event the successful high bidder does not comply with the terms of the sale.
Any dispute between Ayers Auction & Real Estate, its Agents or Representatives and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of jurisdiction in Campbell County, Tennessee. By bidding on the property, buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth.
Acceptance of Bid Prices: Successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a purchase agreement immediately following the close of the auction. Ayers Auction & Real Estate will e-mail documents to be executed and fax or e-mail back to Ayers Auction & Real Estate within 24 hours of the end of the auction. Successful bidders not executing and returning contracts with earnest money deposit within 24 hours will be considered in default. Any and all inspections that a buyer may want must be done at buyer’s expense prior to the close of the online bidding. Ayers Auction & Real Estate, Agents, Representatives or Employees may bid.
Title: As specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate
Deed: As specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate
Possession: As specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate
Real Estate Taxes and Closing Cost: All taxes will be prorated to day of closing using the most current available year’s tax amount. The purchaser will pay all other closing costs associated with the purchaser’s side of the sale, including local and state recording fees and any cost associated with the purchaser’s loan.
Easements: Subject to any and all easements of record.
Zoning: This property is subject to all state and local zoning ordinances.
Disclaimer: All properties are being sold 'as is, where is'. We encourage bidders to do property inspections and rely upon their own conclusions. All information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. All information is believed to be correct to the best of the auctioneer's knowledge.
Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Ayers Auction & Real Estate will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Ayers Auction & Real Estate reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person’s credentials, fitness, etc. Bidders agree to keep their user-name and password confidential as they are responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving their account. When using the web site you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of web site use privileges.
Agency: Ayers Auction & Real Estate, Agents and Representatives are agents of the Seller. Buyer and or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Ayers Auction & Real Estate and its Agents and its Representatives from any and all claims, damages or suits including but not limited to awards, judgments, costs, fees, etc.
NEW DATA, CORRECTIONS, AND CHANGES: Please check for updated information prior to scheduled auction time to inspect any changes, corrections, or additions to the property information. Disclaimer & Absence of Warranties: All information contained in this information packet and all related materials are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate agreement. The property is being sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis, and no warranty or representation either expressed or implied, concerning the property is made by the Seller or Ayers Auction & Real Estate Agents or Representatives. All sketches and dimensions in the brochure are approximate. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained in the brochure and on the website is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions is assumed by the Seller, Ayers Auction & Real Estate, Agents or Representatives. Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of the Auctioneer. All decisions of Ayers Auction & Real Estate are final.
Any dispute between Ayers Auction & Real Estate, its Agents or Representatives and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of jurisdiction in Campbell County, Tennessee. By bidding on the property, buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth.
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Under Contract: No