ABSOLUTE ESTATE
ONLINE BIDDING ONLY
ENDS THURS, OCT. 20th @ 4:00 PM EDT
LOCATED IN HARDIN COUNTY at 2997 Acra Lane, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. From Elizabethtown near the 31W and Lincoln Pkwy intersection: Take HWY 210 about ¼ mile to HWY 567 (Valley Creek Rd) turn left and continue 7.2 miles to Acra Ln. on the left. (Just past the Hardin County water tower). The property is approximately 3 miles past Valley Creek Baptist Church.
BARR REALTY & AUCTION CO., INC. has been selected by Melinda and Andy Givans to conduct this online absolute auction. Auctioneers & Realtors: Mark Barr, Stephen Barr, Jamie Barr, Chris Barr, Dennie Armes, App. Evan Barr & App. Eric Barr with offices in Hardinsburg and Brandenburg, KY.
30 ACRES • TIMBER • HOUSE • BUILDINGS
ONLINE BIDDING ONLY
Going on the auction block, selling by online bidding only will be the former George Acra Estate property consisting of 30.7 acres nearly all wooded. Improvements include an approximately 1600 square foot berm style home that is in need of repairs, a garage with concrete floor and overhead door, a large workshop, an additional garage with overhead door and multiple outbuildings. The land has 134,950 board feet of marketable timber. Parcel 1: Includes the berm home, additional buildings and 30.7 acres. The 1,568 sq. ft. berm home is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with metal roof, county water, wood heat, kitchen/dining/family room combo, utility room, pantry, metal roof, and 16' x 32' covered deck with firepit and pizza oven. Additional building include: 20' x 28' garage with concrete floor, 100 amp elect. service, insulation, wood stove, 7.5' x 14' overhead door with auto opener; 7.5' x 14' wood sided, 2 room building with 20 amp electric service and attached shed; 1,627 sq. ft. "work shop" with 100 amp elect. service, wood heat, laminate flooring, 6.5' x 8' overhead door, attached sheds, and covered porch; 16' x 31' "tool shed" with attached machinery sheds, stalls, and poultry coup; 18' x 25' metal framed garage with metal siding, 95 amp elect. service, gravel floor, and 6.5' x 14' overhead door with auto opener; 8' x 12' "storm shelter building" with wood siding, 75 amp elect. service, porch, laminate flooring, and storm shelter underneath. Parcel 2: Marketable timber consisting of approximately 134,950 board feet located on approximately 30 acres of land. Tree species amounts include: Hard Maple 26,100, Red Oak Group 20,080, Hickory 19,780, Yellow Poplar 17,910, Pine 15,280, White Oak Group 13,390, Beech 12,140, Chestnut Oak 4,390, Soft Maple 2,100, Ash 1,450, Elm 1,190, Black Gum 1,140. According to Ron Taylor, Consulting Forester, the timber has a value of $37,206. Timber size 18.5 inches across the stump measured 6” from ground level with an 18 month removal period. Bidding: This property is being offered in 2 parcels (1 real estate parcel and 1 timber parcel) and in its entirety. The configuration that produces the best offer to the seller will determine how the property sells. Initially, bidders will be able to bid on each parcel individually. Parcel grouping, at the discretion of the auctioneers, will be allowed on or before 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, October 20th. A bid center will be on site at 2997 Acra Ln. Thurs. Oct. 20th at 3:00 pm EDT to assist any bidders. ZONING: R-2. INSPECTION: Wed. Oct. 12th 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT and Thursday, Oct. 20th 12:00 Noon to 4 PM EDT. If you need help placing a bid call us at 270-422-2136. To view plat, aerial, timber cruise report, zoning letter click on the red document buttons above.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: With Ultimate Choice Bidding, when a new group is made by another bidder, it is possible to have the winning bid on a lot that you were out on previously.
NOTICE: There will be a bidding center set up onsite on auction end day, Thursday, Oct. 20th, 2022 at 3 PM EDT. If you need further assistance bidding, please call 270-422-2136.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: REAL ESTATE: $15,000 down within 48 hours of the auction ending time. Deposit to be made in the form of cash, cashier’s check, personal or wire transfer. Balance due by Nov.30, 2022. POSSESSION: date of deed. TAXES: 2022 real estate taxes paid by seller. TIMBER TERMS: Timber size to be 18.5 inches across stump measured 6” from ground level with an 18 month removal period. $15,000 down within 48 hours of the auction end time, the balance due by Nov. 3rd, 2022. If one buyer purchases both parcels, the balance due will be by Nov. 30 2022. Other online bidding terms apply, see barrrealtyauction.com for details. BUYERS PREMIUM: A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to all winning bids to determine the final selling price. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All real estate sold as is where is condition with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, neither the seller nor the auctioneer makes any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein contained. It is for this reason that buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to inspect prior to the auction. All announcements from the auction block take precedence over any printed material or any oral statements made. Not responsible for accidents.
Melinda and Andy Givans, Owners
This property is offered in 2 Parcels. One real estate (Parcel 1) and one Timber (Parcel 2). Each tract is offered individually, high bidders choice, and in combination with other tracts and the property in its entirety. The configuration that produces the best offer to the seller will determine how the property sells.
Barr Realty and Auction Co., Inc. has the sole authority the resolve any bidding disputes as they may arise.
Auction End Times: All of Barr Realty and Auction Co., Inc.'s Online Real Estate Auctions are times events and subject to the extended bidding due to bidding activity. Barr Realty and Auction Co., Inc. reserves the right to adjust the auto extension time period. Example: Barr Realty and Auction Co., Inc. Online Real Estate Auctions have a "Dynamic Close" auto extend feature. Any bid placed within 10 minutes of the advertised auction end time will automatically extend the auction for 10 minutes from the time the bid is placed. Example: If an auction is scheduled to end at 4:00 PM and receives a bid at 3:59 PM, the "Dynamic Close" auction extension auto-extend feature remains active until no further bids are received on the entire bidding group of properties within the auto-extend time frame and which time the auction will close. Barr Realty and Auction Co., Inc. reserves the right to adjust the auto extension time period. Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding privileges are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Barr Realty and Auction Co., Inc. reserves the right to reject the registration and bidding activity is subject to termination.
1. Real Estate Terms and Conditions:
NOTE: If you require any type of government guaranteed loan such as VA, FHA, RHS or KY Housing Corporation, PLEASE DO NOT BID! There are no financing contingencies for homes sold at auction. If you are obtaining financing it is recommended that you use a conventional type loan only. You should speak with your loan officer prior to bidding to ensure that the financing can be completed within the allowed time frame and according to the terms and conditions as shown on the purchase contract agreement and addendum. TAXES: 2022 real estate taxes to be paid by the seller. Other online bidding terms apply, see barrrealtyauction.com for details. BUYERS PREMIUM: A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to all winning bids to determine the final selling price. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All property sold “as is where is” condition with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, neither the seller nor the auctioneer makes any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein contained. It is for this reason that buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to make an inspection prior to the auction. All announcements take precedence over any printed material or any oral statements made. Not responsible for accidents.
2. 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 Agreement to Purchase Real Estate.
3. A Buyer’s Premium of 10% is added to the high bid. At the close of the auction, the successful Bidder will be emailed an Agreement to Purchase Contract to be executed and returned to Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. within Forty-Eight (48) hours. Successful Bidders will make their deposits in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or wire transfer with Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. within Forty-Eight (48) hours of the completion of the auction. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing.
4. Purchaser will be responsible for all wire transfers.
5. Per the Contract, time is of the essence; you should proceed to closing within Thirty (30) days. Possession shall be given to the successful Buyer(s) at closing. Any closing fees charged by the buyer(s) lender or closing attorney will be a buyer(s) expense.
6. Successful Bidders not executing and returning their Contract with Earnest Money deposit within 48 hours of the conclusion of the auction will be considered in default. If your closing is delayed for any reason, by you, as purchaser or other parties working on your behalf, including any lender you involve, you may be declared in breach of this contract, forfeit all deposits made and could be additionally liable for any and all costs incurred by Seller and Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. incurred in a subsequent resale of the property.
7. Buyer(s) must be prepared to make a cash offer. There are no contingencies to this sale (i.e. financing, appraisal, repairs or inspections). Therefore, you should be pre-qualified by a lender prior to bidding if you require financing. This property is being sold for cash “as is, where is.” with a closing deadline.
8. SERVER & SOFTWARE TECHNICAL ISSUES: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software or any other online auction-related technologies, Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. Neither the Company providing the software nor Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly for any reason.
9. Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. reserves the right to remove or cancel the bids and or bidding rights and privileges of any party at any time deemed not to be in the best interest of the seller. The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional and if complete verification is not possible, Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. will reject the registration and bidding activity will be terminated.
10. Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. will make its best efforts to accept and submit your bids. However, due to possible equipment malfunctions, lapsed time due to internet connections or bidders not acting quickly enough we do not guarantee that a bid will be received and/or accepted. It is of no benefit to wait to the last second to submit a bid. In the event bidding is active the auto extend feature will automatically extend the time unless we inform you otherwise. It is for this reason that we highly recommend that you submit any and all bids as quickly as you can to ensure that it is received/accepted.
11. Auctioneers and/or a Barr Realty & Auction Company, Inc. representative have the option of reopening the bidding for any item if they deem a computer or electronic malfunction prevented a potential or existing bidder from placing bids. Even though a bidding time may have ended and the computer screen may show the bidding is CLOSED. The auctioneers and/or a Barr Realty & Auction Company, Inc. representative may reopen the bidding at their sole discretion.
12. Barr Realty & Auction Company reserves the right to change a bidder’s user name and/or password at any time for any reason.
13. Buyer acknowledges they are buying property “as is, where is”, without inspections or contingencies, Buyer(s) will rely on his/her own judgment and inspection.
14. Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. and their representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Seller(s).
15. Real Estate is sold subject to any and all existing matters of record and all easements building use or zoning laws and regulations. 2022 real estate taxes to be prorated.
16. All Barr Realty & Auction Co., Inc. Online Only Real Estate Auctions are timed events that have an auto-extend feature. Any bid placed within 5 minutes of the auction ending will automatically extend the auction for 5 minutes from the time the bid is placed. Example: If an auction scheduled to end at 12:00 p.m. receives a bid at 11:59 a.m., the close time of the auction automatically extends to 12:04 p.m. The auto-extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within the 5 minute time frame. Auto extend all extend feature.
17. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Bidders agree to keep their username and password confidential as they are responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving their account.
18. When using the website you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of website use privileges.
19. Auction company employees and/or auction company may bid on auction items.
20. We gather aggregate information from this web site which may include but is not limited to: number of page visitors, most visited pages, any and all correspondence. All property sold “as is where is” condition with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, neither the seller nor the auctioneer makes any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied as to the accuracy of the information herein contained. It is for this reason that buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to make an inspection prior to the auction. All instant announcements from the auction company take precedence over any printed material or any oral statements made. Not responsible for accidents.
21. This is a binding agreement upon the buyer. If the buyer defaults on this agreement, the real estate can be sold again. The buyer will be responsible for paying the monetary difference between the selling prices and all expenses incurred in the resale including but not limited to advertising, promotion, sales fees, closing fees, buyers premiums, attorney fees and court costs.