BEDFORD HISTORIC BUILDING REAL ESTATE AUCTION
1917 BUILT FORMER ELK’S LODGE #826
SELLS ABSOLUTE · NO RESERVE!!!
DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT ELMER E. DUNLAP
11435 SF · TWO-STORY · OFF-STREET PARKING
RESTORATION · RENOVATION · REPURPOSE
IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ONLINE ONLY · BIDDING ENDS AUGUST 16
ADDRESS: 1102 15th Street Bedford, IN 47421
Location: Historic Downtown Bedford!
UPDATE AS OF 7/24/23: Building is located in the Downtown Historic Preservation district. Any changes to the building must be approved by the Historic Review Board.
UPDATE AS OF 7/26/23: The building is part of a National Register of Historic Districts. Rehabilitation of the building is eligible for a 20% Federal Rehabilitation tax credit. See Documents section for Details.
REAL ESTATE INFO: RENOVATE, RESTORE, REPURPOSE! This once-stately 11,435 SF brick & stone building with beautiful exterior engravings, arch-headed windows, & Bedford limestone pillars, was home to the Bedford Elks (fraternal organization established in 1903), since its completion in 1917! Designed by Indianapolis Architect Elmer E. Dunlap, this 2-story building includes a basement & is a beautiful example of Italian Renaissance Revival style architecture featuring two balconies, flat rooftop, imperial staircase, limestone columns & engraved plaques! From its once-breathtaking rooftop garden, Grand Hall (w/balcony seating area), & numerous meeting rooms, uncountable community festivals, patriotic celebrations, elaborate gatherings, and charitable events were hosted! Other original features included a kitchen & dining area in the basement and massive fireplaces. In 2015 the Elks could no longer maintain the building and donated it to the Bedford Urban Enterprise Association (UEA). Building is situated on two town lots in historic downtown Bedford and includes off-street parking (54 spaces). New roof was installed 10-12 years ago. The size of the structure and extent of necessary repairs will make restoration or repurposing a challenge, but its impressive design and notable history create a unique opportunity to re-establish its grandeur & purpose!
INSPECTION/OPEN HOUSE: Wed Aug 9 (call 812-738-9476 for appointment)
UTILITY PROVIDERS: Electric-Duke Energy (currently shut off in basement & attic); Water & Sewer (currently shut off)-Bedford City Utilities
POSSESSION/CLOSING INFO: Possession at closing & buyer to pay all closing fees except deed prep.
TAXES: $0.00 per semi-annual installment. Taxes are currently exempt due to being a charitable organization.
ZONING: Property is zoned Bedford B2 (see Documents section for B2 Permitted Uses).
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Orig Lot 167, part of Lots 166 & 168
PARCEL ID: 47-06-14-442-045.000-010
REFERENCE POINTS: Bloomington-24 miles S; Indianapolis-75 miles S; Louisville KY-81 miles NW; Evansville-104 miles NE
DIRECTIONS: From US-50/37, east on 16th St 1.9 miles, left on “K” St, then left on 15th St to site.
OWNER: Bedford Urban Enterprise Association, Inc.
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 absolute with no reserve and 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. 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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