HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CORYDON LAND AUCTION
13+ WOODED ACRES & 1/3 MILE INDIAN CREEK FRONTAGE!
150’ +/- FRONTAGE ON IN-62 – ZONED R-3
HILLTOP VIEW OF CORYDON - MATURE TIMBER
OPENING BID OF $25K MEETS RESERVE!
FAMILY OWNED FOR 120 YEARS!!
ONLINE ONLY - ENDS APRIL 29 @ 4 PM!!
ADDRESS: IN-62, Corydon, IN 47112
Location: Across from Lifelong Learning Center, Downtown Corydon!
REAL ESTATE INFO: OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY-UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CORYDON LAND!!! Family owned by the Doolittle & Brewster families for 120+ years, this property is making its debut on the market!! Features a stunning natural setting amidst the charming small town of Corydon showcasing beautiful mature trees, 1/3 mile Indian Creek frontage (inc paved public walkway), a variety of wildlife & birds, and even some curiously interesting geological traits! Add all that to a stunning hilltop view of downtown, exhibiting tree-lined streets and numerous national landmarks, including the Constitutional Elm! Numerous opportunities for fun, recreation, or potential investment! Private retreat, social gatherings, or add something of your own! Take your opportunity now!
LOT FEATURES: 13.405 +/- acres; 150’ +/- frontage on IN-62; 1/3 +/- mile frontage on Indian Creek; utilities available at the road; marketable timber; mostly wooded; vacant; no improvements; & subject to Indian Creek Trail Conservation Easement.
INDIAN CREEK TRAIL EASEMENT: Property is subject to the Indian Creek Trail Conservation Easement. “Indian Creek Trail is a 1.66-mile trail that follows Indian Creek through Corydon; starting at the YMCA, and ending up in Hayswood Nature Reserve.” The Doolittle section of the trail was created in 2004, runs north to south over the 13.405 acres, and is a 0.62 mile long paved public walkway. See Documents section for copy of Easement and trail map.
LINK TO INDIAN CREEK TRAIL WEBSITE: Click here-Indian Creek Trail Website
SURVEY: See Documents section for recent 2023 survey.
ZONING: Zoned R-3 & FG. See Documents section for the Harrison County Zoning Ordinance setting out permitted uses and rules and requirements. Planning Commission can be reached for additional questions at 812-738-8927. Link to the Harrison County Planning Commission website: Click here-Harrison Co Plan Commission
FLOODPLAIN: Part of the property is in a floodplain. See Documents section for flood map & zoning information for properties within a floodplain (FG).
MARKETABLE TIMBER: Approximately 22,800 board feet hardwood (inc 930 board feet of veneer quality walnut); total estimated value of $15,855. See Documents section for Timber Appraisal Summary.
OPENING BID: The opening bid of $25,000 meets the reserve and once met, the property will sell to the highest bidder!
INSPECTION/OPEN HOUSE: Vacant land, view anytime
UTILITY PROVIDERS: Electric-Duke Energy; Water-Town of Corydon
INTERACTIVE MAP: Parcel data & various map layers (including topography) available for viewing on the Interactive map below.
BROKER PARTICIPATION: A one (1%) percent commission is available to properly registered Real Estate Brokers/Agents. You must pre-register your Buyers with Beckort Auctions, LLC twenty-four (24) hours before the end of the auction by filling out and recording with Beckort Auctions a Broker Registration Form. Please review the Broker Registration form under the Documents section for eligibility.
POSSESSION/CLOSING INFO: Possession at closing. Buyer to pay all closing fees except deep prep.
CURRENT PARCEL ID: 31-09-25-478-004.000-007 & 31-09-36-227-001.000-007
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: New Survey; PT SE QR 25-3-3 & PT NE QR 36-3-3, 13.405 acres
PROPERTY TAXES: Harrison Township. Current property tax amounts are $130.52 per semi-annual installment & $97.60 per semi-annual installment. Current taxes are based upon seller’s current assessments and deductions, if any. Property tax amounts may increase or decrease upon transfer and reassessment.
DIRECTIONS: From I-64 Exit #105 Corydon head south on IN-135; then left (south) on Old Hwy 135; then west (right) on IN-62.
OWNER: William B. Doolittle, Sr. Living Trust
PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE TERMS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING.
IF YOU HAVE NOT READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT BID. BY BIDDING ON THIS AUCTION, BUYER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH AND ENTERS INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE ITEMS(S) UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions of Sale: This online only auction is selling subject to owner’s confirmation and is 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. 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. By signing an offer, Buyer(s) will be waiving the 10-day lead based paint test.
2. Closing Info: A Buyer’s Premium of 10% is added to the high bid. Please take this into consideration when bidding. At the close of the auction, the successful Bidder will be emailed an Agreement to Purchase Contract to be executed and returned to Beckort Auctions, LLC within twenty-four (24) hours of the completion of the auction along with 10% deposit of the total contract price. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing on or before Thirty (30) days from Auction Day. Purchaser will be responsible for all wire transfers. Per the Contract, time is of the essence; you should proceed to closing within Thirty (30) days. Buyer(s) shall pay all costs of closing with exception of deed preparation paid by Seller. Possession shall be given to the successful Buyer(s) at closing.
3. Lead Based Paint Disclosure: Buyers of any interest in residential real property with a residential dwelling built prior to 1978 are notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint. The Seller(s) of such property is required to provide the Buyer(s) with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections while in the Seller(s) possession and notify the Buyer(s) of any unknown lead-based paint hazards. Any inspections and assessments for the presence of lead-based paint and/or hazards by a buyer(s) must be made prior to auction; otherwise, buyer(s) waives the 10-day opportunity to conduct such risk assessment/inspection and shall acknowledge receipt of lead-based paint disclosure form.
4. Liquidated Damages: Successful Bidders not executing and returning their Contract with Earnest Money deposit within Forty Eight (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 additionally be liable for any and all costs incurred by Seller and Beckort Auctions, LLC incurred in a subsequent resale of the property. If such action occurs, Beckort Auctions LLC hereby has the right to disperse the deposit as stated in the listing agreement and the buyer has no claims to such money or property being sold. Liquidated damages are to cover cost of auction, cost incurred by seller, labor cost and additional cost of auction as not defined in this agreement. These liquidated damages do not restrict the seller from suing the buyer for performance damages and/or any additional damages the seller suffers by the default of the buyer.
5. Other Conditions: 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.
Beckort Auctions, LLC 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, Beckort Auctions LLC will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated.
All Beckort Auctions, LLC Online Only Real Estate Auctions are timed events that have an auto-extend feature. Any bid placed within 10 minutes of the auction ending will automatically extend the auction for 10 minutes from the time the bid is placed. Example: If an auction scheduled to end at 6:00 p.m. receives a bid at 5:59 p.m., the close time of the auction automatically extends to 6:10 p.m. The auto-extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within the 10 minute time frame.
6. Real Estate Brokerage Services Disclosure: Beckort Auctions LLC and their representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Seller(s). We do not represent the buyer(s) in any manner and we must be completely loyal and faithful to our client. Beckort Auctions LLC has an exclusive right to sell listing for this transaction. All negotiations must be conducted through Beckort Auctions LLC.
A one percent (1%) bid price commission, not to include any buyer’s premium if applicable, is available to properly registered Brokers/Agents. You must pre-register your Buyers with Beckort Auctions, LLC twenty-four (24) hours before the end of the auction by filling out and recording with Beckort Auctions a Broker Registration Form. Agents who fail to pre-register their Buyer will not be recognized as Buyer Agents and will not be entitled to a co-op commission. Broker/Agent cannot act as a Buyer and Broker/Agent on the same transaction. Please review the Broker Registration form for eligibility.
7. Beckort Auctions LLC Involvement in this Contract: The seller and buyer hereby agree that Beckort Auctions LLC is a part of this contract and shall receive compensation as stated in the agreement hereto or as stated in the listing agreement hereby made a part of.
8. Restrictions: Real Estate is sold subject to any and all existing matter of record, and all easements, building use or zoning laws and regulations. Taxes and assessments will be pro-rated to the closing date.
9. Additional Auction Information: All information published, announced or contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct; however, it is not guaranteed by the seller or the auctioneers. Personal on-site inspection of all property is recommended. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of the property, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of bid, offer or deposit money after its opening tender. This includes but is not limited to public information such as easements, restrictions, zoning, right-of-ways, or any other information that can be obtained as public record in the appropriate county court house concerning subject properties.
10. Bidder Verification: Bidding rights are provisional, and if identity verification is questionable, Beckort Auctions has the right to reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Beckort Auctions reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person’s credential 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.
11. Technical Issues: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, internet or any other online auction-related technologies, Beckort Auctions, LLC reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding or close the bidding. Neither the company providing the software, nor Beckort Auctions, LLC, shall be held responsible for the failure of the software to function properly for any reason.
YOUR BID ON THIS AUCTION INDICATES BOTH AN UNDERSTANDING AND AN ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOURSELF AND BOTH THE SELLER AND BECKORT AUCTIONS AND THAT YOU, AS THE BIDDER, ARE PREPARED TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION.
REVISED 02/12/2019
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