LIVE AUCTION SUCCESS!

Parcels A, B & C sold as a combo for $726,000
Parcel D sold for $112,000

Please take a look at the information and virtual tour below and the documents and drone video above that we made available to potential buyers. We can do this for you too!

Thank you for your interest in this Estate property.

Please find in the above downloadable documents the Bidders Packet which will be updated.

If you are interested in the this property please take time to be at one of the several listed open houses. 

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LIVE ON-SITE REAL ESTATE AUCTION
Thursday, October 10th @ 5:00PM
Held on-site at the farm

LOCATION: 7940 Stage Ave. N.W. Conklin, MI 49403
DIRECTIONS: From Grand Rapids take I-96 west to the Fruit Ridge Ave. exit # 26, north 7 miles to 10 Mile Road, West 1 mile to Kenowa Ave., south ½ mile to Stage Ave. east to Auction. OR from Muskegon take M-46 east 20 miles to Kenowa Ave., south 8 miles to Stage Ave., east to Auction. (West edge of Kent Co.)

Property offered at Live Public Auction to settle the Estate of the late John & Marsha Ball.

Home and vacant parcels to be offered individually, as a whole and in any combination

Stunning views of Cranberry Lake!

 7940 Stage Ave. N.W. Conklin, MI 49403

Alpine Twp., Kent County

Sparta Public Schools

Agricultural zoning

 Parcel A:

• Beautiful updated home built in 1974
• 3-4 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths
• 17 +/- rolling acres
• Modern kitchen w/SS appliances (stove excluded)
• Great room w/propane fireplace
• 12x18 4-season porch
• Composite deck w/view of the lake Cranberry Lake
• Main floor laundry room w/Miele washer & dryer
• Full base w/workshop & 7 ½’ ceilings
• Newer propane forced air furnace
• Boiler heat
• Central air
• 2-stall attached garage
• 52’x24’unattached 2-stall garage
• 48’x40’ steel roof pole barn w/power
• Paved turn-around drive way

Parcel B:

• 14 +/- acres
• Approx. 550’ of frontage on Stage Ave

Parcel C:

• 18 +/- acres

• Frontage on Stage Ave.
• Approx. 260’ of frontage on Cranberry Lake

Parcel D:

• 7 +/- acres
• Approx. 250’ of frontage on Cranberry Lake
• Frontage of Kenowa Ave. & Stage Ave

Parent Parcels: PP# 41-09-06-300-005 & PP# 41-09-06-300-006

 OPEN HOUSES:

• Tues. Oct 1st 3PM-4PM
• Fri. Oct 4th 5PM-6PM
• Mon. Oct 7th 6PM-7PM
• Weds. Oct 9th 5PM-6PM

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

A complete Purchase Agreement with all terms and conditions of this Auction  will be made available; the following is only an overview.

Registration Requirements: Bidders must first sign and accept all disclosure forms including seller's disclosure and waiving the opportunity for inspections. All inspections must be completed prior to Auction. Bidders must register for a special Real Estate Buyers number day of Auction and complete an opening bid form.

Real Estate Deposit Requirements: If you are the successful bidder and your bid is accepted you will immediately need to execute the Purchase Agreement with a nonrefundable deposit of $10,000 for each parcel. Your bid is not contingent upon being approved for financing. Please arrange financing prior to Auction and be able to pay cash at closing. 

Property Disclaimer: The property is being offered "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties of any type express or implied. All information advertised or stated has been derived from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Buyers shall rely totally on their inspection of the property and records. Any improvements that must be made are the responsibility of the buyer. Any announcements made Auction day take precedence over prior written and oral statements. The Auction will be conducted by the sole discretion of the Auctioneers.

Buyer Premium: A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the final bid to create the purchase price. Please take this into consideration when bidding.

Possession: Possession will be at closing

Closing: Closing will occur within approximately 45 days of Auction at the Plainfield or Newaygo Transnation Office. Balance of purchase price will be due at closing.

Deed: Seller shall supply an owner's title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price.

Easements: Sale of property is subject to all easements of record.

Closing Costs: The buyer will incur closing costs and transaction fees of approx $500 for each parcel.

Survey: A new survey has been provided by the seller at no cost to the buyer and is to be accepted by the buyer.

Real Estate Taxes: Taxes shall be prorated to the date of closing.

Broker Participation: A 3% commission on the high bid will be paid to a licensed Michigan Broker whose prospect pays for and closes on the property. Commission is tabulated from the high bid before the premium is added. The broker must first register their prospect in writing by sending an email to artsmithauctioneers@gmail.com. Broker or agent must inspect the property with their client and attend the Auction with the prospect and sign in. There can be no exceptions to this procedure; no oral registrations will be accepted.

Septic & Well Information: There will be no well and septic inspection provided by the seller. The well and septic are currently in working order to the best of our knowledge. The property is being offered "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties of any type.

Crops: Current vacant land tenant reserves rights to present crops.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The information that is included is a summary of information available from numerous sources, the majority of which have not been independently confirmed. This summary has been provided only for the use of prospective bidders at the Public Auction to be held on October 10th 2019.  It is supplied for whatever assistance it may provide in answering questions, however, All information and opinions are supplied without warranties or representations; either expressed or implied whatsoever. Prospective bidders are advised to avail themselves to records of Alpine Township, Kent County and the State of Michigan and to make inspections of the premises on their own behalf; consulting whatever advisor they may feel appropriate.

NEW DATA:

New data, corrections, or changes could be made after the printing of this packet. Please arrive prior to the start of the Auction to inspect and consider any new information and changes. 

REGISTRATION:

The Auction begins at approx. 5:00PM on-site at the house. Registration begins at 3:00PM; please arrive with enough time to be completely registered by 4:45PM. The registration process is free, easy and takes about 10 minutes. You will need your driver’s license and to sign a few documents stating that you understand the Auction requirements. You will also need to have an opening bid in mind to complete the registration form. This number will be held in confidence and will be used to start the bidding when the Auction starts.

You must be registered for a Real Estate Buyer Number to bid at this Auction.

BIDDING:

The Auction of this real estate will take place in the same manner in which you would expect to bid on a piece of personal property. The Auctioneer will move at a slower pace to ensure that every person clearly understands the amount of the previous bid. You will have the opportunity to bid as many times as you like and in any combination and upon conclusion, the highest bids will be offered to the seller. The Auctioneers decision is final.

If you're the successful bidder - congratulations! You'll meet with Noah Smith immediately after the Auction to pay the required deposit, sign purchase agreements and complete all necessary documents.