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Live On-Site Auction

Auction Dates

Starts: Sat, Dec 4, 2021 10:00AM

Description

ABSOLUTE AUCTION
CHARLES W “DOC” DIEKROEGER ESTATE

CHARMING HOME & ESTATE IN METROPOLIS, IL

ATTN: HOME BUYERS & INVESTORS!
HOME & CONTENTS TO SELL TO THE HIGH BIDDER/S!

REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS: THIS EFFICIENT HOME BOASTS 3 BDRMS,
2 BATHS, ± 1,590 TOTAL SQ. FT. UNDER ROOF, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 FIREPLACES, UPGRADED HVAC AND H/W HEATER, CITY WATER & SEWER, EXCELLENT LOCATION, ATTRACTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD, & MORE!

ALSO SELLING: HOME FURNISHINGS, OUTDOOR (BIG GREEN EGG, WEBER GRILL, & MORE), MOWER, LAWN & GARDEN, FURNITURE,
ANTIQUES, KITCHENWARE, HOME DÉCOR, TOOLS, APPLIANCES,
COLLECTIBLES (GOEBEL FIGURINES, HUMMEL PLATES, POSTAL STAMP COLLECTION, LONGABERGER BASKETS) & MORE!

Laurie Hines, Broker Co-Op, GIA Realty Metropolis, IL


When: Saturday, December 4, 2021 @ 10 A.M.
Where: 2209 N. Ave. Metropolis, Il. 62960
Auction held on site rain or shine.
For more information go to: www.colsonsells.com

Directions: Starting from US-45 in front of Linwood Motors head southwest on E 12th St. (directly across from Linwood Motors) ± 1.1 mile. Turn right onto North Avenue and continue ± 0.6 miles arriving at property on left. Signs posted.

Note: Previews by appointment only or between the hours of 8:00 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. on day of auction with the sale starting at 10 A.M.

Grounds Overview: asphalt driveway, concrete sidewalk with light post leads from driveway to front entry and another concrete sidewalk leads from front entry to North Ave. Road. Large magnolia tree in the front yard accented by evergreen landscaping & split rail wooden fence along front and sides of the front yard. Brick pavers & stepping stones lead from the driveway to the backyard where there is a 12’x12’ wooden deck w/2 sets of access steps/railing & privacy fencing adjacent to the deck. Other backyard amenities include: landscaping, lamp post, shade trees, split rail wooden fence, flag pole, wind chimes, flower bed, & fire pit (fire pit will be sold separately).

Portable Building (Not selling separately): +/-10’x+/-16’ w/loft & electrical service. This portable building is a nice asset to the property for lawn & garden storage. NOTE: The portable building will remain with the home and will NOT be sold separately. Building has fluorescent lighting & several electrical receptacles. All contents stored inside will be sold on day of auction.

Exterior Home Overview: Home exterior is comprised of a crawlspace/block foundation and stained cedar siding perfectly matching the dimensional shingles on roof of home. Shingles appear to be in good to excellent condition and roof vents are in place. Front of home has a bay window while the rest of the windows are double-hung w/screens, & accented with shutters. Home exterior also boasts gutters w/downspouts, accent, & security lighting. The overall appearance of the home exterior is clean, neat, and appears to be in good to excellent condition.


Interior Overview: Living Room: +/-21’4” x +/-12’ with 2¼ oak hardwood under carpet, knotty pine on 2 walls, drywall on 2 walls, wood burning masonry fireplace w/masonry hearth & surround. Fireplace has 4 blower-controlled vents for added heat disbursement. 8’ ceiling height, standard window/door moldings, & baseboards throughout home. Bedroom #1: +/-13’ x +/-10’4” with 2¼ oak hardwood under carpet, chair rail with paneled wainscotting/drywall combination, clothes closet, ceiling fan w/light, & 3 windows w/interior plantation shutters. Bedroom #2: +/-12’10” x +/-11’ with 2¼ hardwood under carpet, drywall throughout, clothes closet, & 2 windows w/interior plantation shutters. Bedroom #3: +/-13’ x +/-9’ with 2¼ oak hardwood flooring (no carpet), drywall throughout, clothes closet, ceiling fan w/light, & 1 window w/interior plantation shutters. Bathroom #1: +/-7’ x +/-5’, this full bath contains a Best Bath Systems whirlpool/walk-in tub (stays w/home), vanity w/sink, medicine cabinet, commode, light/exhaust fan, & lightbar over medicine cabinet. Eat-in Kitchen: +/-12’9” x +/- 10’ x 8” containing a Jenn Air stove, Whirlpool refrigerator, Kenmore dishwasher, upper/lower cabinets with custom raised-panel doors, ample countertop space, double-bowl stainless steel sink w/garbage disposal, chair rail w/wainscoting consisting of painted paneling/drywall combination, garden window and hanging light over sink, ceiling fan w/light, & sheet goods flooring. Utility Room: +/-13’ x +/-5’ w/washer/dryer hookup, A.O. Smith 50-gallon gas water heater (installed on 2-24-15), Ruud gas-fired furnace (looks like new), cabinetry over washer/dryer w/shelves on either side of cabinets, & 2-overhead ceiling lights. Pantry: +/-6’ x +/-4’ w/shelving and ceiling light. Formal Dining Area: +/-15’3” x +/-9’2” w/engineered floating flooring (wood style), chair rail with paneled wainscotting/drywall combination, 1 window w/interior plantation shutters, & ceiling light. Family Room/Den: +/-16’3” x +/-15’6” w/engineered floating flooring (wood style), chair rail w/paneled wainscotting/drywall combination, 2 windows w/interior plantation shutters, and direct vent gas log fireplace/stove circa 50s-60s replica. Bathroom #2: +/-6’ x+/-6’6” w/shower, vanity w/sink, built-in cabinetry, mirror, light, exhaust fan, & commode.

Utilities: Municipal city water/sewer, Atmos Energy natural gas , City of Metropolis electric, water, sewer, central HVAC gas-fired split system, Ruud furnace inside home/Weather King compressor outside. Both units in good working condition. AO Smith 50-gallon gas hot water heater.


Personal Property

Appliances: Whirlpool refrigerator w/top freezer, Maytag automatic washer, Roper clothes dryer, Cuisinart air fryer, GE dorm size fridge, Electric heater

Mower: Toro lawn mower: self-propelled, OHV engine, TXP 159 CC, 22” cut

Lawn & Garden: assorted garden tools, electric weed whacker, assorted hedge trimmers, pole saws (2)

Furniture: 3-cushion camelback sofa w/claw feet, marble top lamp table w/ornate base, 3-drawer marble top chest, 2-wingback chairs, pair of mahogany side tables w/drop leaf/drawer, Queen Anne parlor table w/pullout ends, mounted wall shelf & mirror, 4-Hitchcock floral painted chairs, round oak kitchen table, pine hutch w/3-drawer top & 2-door base (dated 1976), set of 3 pullout tables, dropleaf dining table, 6-chairs w/Queen Anne legs, cedar chest, small 2-drawer chest w/lift top, end tables, oak rolltop desk, oak swivel desk chair, computer table, large pine bookshelf w/storage base, queen size bed w/spindle headboard, round Duncan Phyfe table, 4-drawer chest, marble top 3-drawer chest, hall table w/drawer, cedar night stand, Taylor Jamestown bedroom suite: twin beds, 7-drawer chest, & 9-drawer dresser w/mirror, full size poster bed, 6-drawer kneehole desk, pine chest w/folding doors & pullout drawers, quilt rack, wooden trunk

Antiques: antique mahogany hall table, large antique stool w/needlepoint top, 2-antique rose back chairs w/cane seat, round-top trunk, rocker (needs seat), Waterbury shelf clock, 1-drawer table, vintage paper cutter, vintage wood duck decoy, wooden 4-wheel wagon, 2 Antiques bowls

Kitchen: large set of Longaberger pottery dishes, Bavaria tea set, pots/pans, Alfred Meakin pitcher & bowl, 3-Romandorpf bakers, blue stoneware crock, assorted dishes, Orange Mel ware, 5 pieces Homer Laughlin china, Plates and saucer bowls, 2 Avon bowls, 2 pieces Vinson Corning USA, Ancor Hocking Bowls, Fire king pedestal mugs, Melmac Melamine cups and saucers

Collectibles: commemorative postal stamp collection, Longaberger baskets, large assortment of Goebel figurines, 25 Hummel plates from 1972-1995, milk can, 2 blue granite coffee pots, 1982 Lenox Christmas plate, Carnival glass bowl, pressed glass items, coal bucket

Home Décor: small lift top stand, assorted framed pictures, blue/white pottery planter, blue/white pottery jug lamp, ornate parlor lamp, assorted oil lamps, metal desk lamp, pair of lamps w/prisms, anniversary clock, egg basket, Bessie Pease Gutmann “The Reward” picture, dozens of assorted baskets, Christmas ornaments/figurines/decorations, brass horsehead bookends, Christmas tree

Tools: 6’ fiberglass ladder, step stool, assorted extension cords, Craftsman 3-drawer work bench, Black & Decker power drill, Skil jigsaw, Tool set, assorted tools, 10 ft wooden step ladder, Sun battery tester,

Outdoor: Weber Spirit grill, round metal umbrella table w/5 chairs, Big Green Egg cooker on rolling stand, fire pit, 3 metal chairs & side table, yard ornaments, Coleman Powerhouse 414 dual fuel stove, assorted folding bag chairs, Coleman stoves, Coleman lantern w/case, Brinkman smoker

Misc.: HP printer/copy machine, assorted pewter & metal items, new Dennis Basso fur coat, assorted books, metal saddle stand, wooden rocking horse, old wooden child’s sled, metal boxes (4), tackle box, assorted coolers, assorted gas cans, smoke stand, Jewelry, Games, RC crate, Oil heater, Pocket knives



Terms of Auction
Real Estate: 15% good faith deposit due day of sale. Balance due in 45 days. 10% buyer premium added to final bid and included in the total contract price. Showings are by appointment only or between the hours of 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. on day of auction.

Procedure: Initial procedure determined by auctioneer.

Title: Fee Simple Absolute title delivered.

Deed: Seller will provide a Warranty Deed.

Purchase Agreement: Successful bidder/s will enter into a purchase agreement contract immediately upon conclusion of the auction.

Possession: Possession given at closing.

Restrictions: Any recorded restrictions (if any) and zoning regulations apply.

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

Absence of Warranties & Disclaimers: All information contained herein and all related materials are subject to the Terms and Conditions outlined in the Purchase Agreement. The property is being sold on AS IS, WHERE IS basis, no warranty or representation either expressed or implied concerning the property is made by the seller or the auction company. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own inspections, verifications, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained herein is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. There is no liability for its accuracy. Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the discretion of the auctioneer. The sellers and selling agents reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question regarding the person’s credentials, fitness, etc. All decisions of the auctioneer are final.

Personal Property: Cash, credit card or check day of sale with proper ID. 10% buyer premium added to final bid. Kentucky sales tax will apply as required unless tax exempt.

Auctioneer’s Note: Auction held on site, rain or shine. Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material or any other oral statements made. Auction Company or owner is not responsible for accidents.

New Information, Corrections & Changes: Please check for updated information prior to scheduled auction time for changes, corrections, or additions to the herein described property information.














 

Terms & Conditions

Terms of Auction
Real Estate: 15% good faith deposit due day of sale. Balance due in 45 days. 10% buyer premium added to final bid and included in the total contract price. Showings are by appointment only or between the hours of 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. on day of auction.

Procedure: Initial procedure determined by auctioneer.

Title: Fee Simple Absolute title delivered.

Deed: Seller will provide a Warranty Deed.

Purchase Agreement: Successful bidder/s will enter into a purchase agreement contract immediately upon conclusion of the auction.

Possession: Possession given at closing.

Restrictions: Any recorded restrictions (if any) and zoning regulations apply.

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

Absence of Warranties & Disclaimers: All information contained herein and all related materials are subject to the Terms and Conditions outlined in the Purchase Agreement. The property is being sold on AS IS, WHERE IS basis, no warranty or representation either expressed or implied concerning the property is made by the seller or the auction company. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own inspections, verifications, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained herein is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. There is no liability for its accuracy. Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the discretion of the auctioneer. The sellers and selling agents reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question regarding the person’s credentials, fitness, etc. All decisions of the auctioneer are final.

Personal Property: Cash, credit card or check day of sale with proper ID. 10% buyer premium added to final bid. Kentucky sales tax will apply as required unless tax exempt.

Auctioneer’s Note: Auction held on site, rain or shine. Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material or any other oral statements made. Auction Company or owner is not responsible for accidents.

New Information, Corrections & Changes: Please check for updated information prior to scheduled auction time for changes, corrections, or additions to the herein described property information.


 

Directions

Directions: Starting from US-45 in front of Linwood Motors head southwest on E 12th St. (directly across from Linwood Motors) ± 1.1 mile. Turn right onto North Avenue and continue ± 0.6 miles arriving at property on left. Signs posted.
 

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