ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION
423 Bluff Street, Beloit, WI 53511
IN-PERSON PREVIEWS (OPEN HOUSES):
Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AUCTION END DATE:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (the auction starts to close at 7:07 PM)
AERIAL DRONE FOOTAGE: https://youtu.be/PuyutNyHY00
3D VIRTUAL TOUR: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=3i4ZhQXXi8e&
FLOOR PLANS WITH ROOM MEASUREMENTS: See Floor Plans PDF in Documents or View Floor Plans in Photos.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
*3 story Queen Anne style home
*5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom
*Features neighboring carriage house with 5 bedrooms and 1 bath
*As stated on the Wisconsin Historical Society website, the house, built in 1890, was originally owned by Mrs. S.H. Fenton, and it is historically associated with A.A. Aldrich, who purchased it in 1897, and embellished it in 1903. Aldrich, who helped found the Beloit Iron Works (later Beloit Corporation) in 1885, was president of the Iron Works while he resided at this address. Aldrich remained president until his death in 1931, overseeing the company's rise to preeminence in the paper-making machinery field. For many years, the house was owned by the Beloit Foundation, a charitable local group largely funded by the Beloit Corporation and controlled by Aldrich's descendants.
*Appliances include stove, microwave, and dishwasher
*Updates/improvements include:
- 200 amp electrical service – September 2013
- 55 gallon electric water heater – September 2014
- New Burnham boiler installed – July 2015
- Replaced shingles and flat roof – April 2019
*Stained glass throughout the house
*Covered and enclosed porch
*Nicely landscaped yard with mature trees
*Boiler heat (natural gas) and city sewer
*Square footage – the main level is 1,482 sq ft, the second level is 1,435 sq ft, the third level is 650 sq ft, and the lower level is 1,185 sq ft. The main level of the carriage house is 463 sq ft and the upper level is 439 sq ft
*Lot size – 0.356 acres
*Year built – 1890
*Close to downtown…dining, shopping, and ABC Supply Stadium (home of the Beloit Sky Carp - Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the High-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins)
*Located in the City of Beloit, Rock County, WI
*The property at 423 Bluff Street in Beloit, WI, is listed as the Alonzo Aldrich house and is a contributing property within the Bluff Street Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
*Municipal sewer and water
*Beloit School District
*Zoning – R1: Single Family Residential
*Parcel number in Rock County, WI – 13530015
*Assessed value – $152,200
*2024 taxes – $1,848.09
*Title is guaranteed free and clear at closing (with taxes and utilities paid up to the closing date)
*$99,000 minimum opening bid
BELOIT AUCTION & REALTY, INC.
534 W Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511
608.364.1965
David Allen, CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS, CAS, CES, GPPA
Mobile: (608) 333-4586
Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer #2580 - IL #441.00296
WI Real Estate License #55947-090 - IL #471.020014
Richard Ranft, CAI, AARE, AMM, GPPA
Mobile: (608) 751-2184
Registered Wisconsin Auctioneer #237 - IL #441.001071
WI Real Estate License #51214-090 - IL #478.00010
ADDENDUM A - TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE AUCTION
- This is an ONLINE public real estate auction…it is NOT a foreclosure auction. Title to the property is guaranteed to be free and clear from all liens and encumbrances with all property taxes paid up until closing. Auction is subject to prior sale. Bidder agrees to all terms and conditions of the auction set forth prior to bidding on the auction. These terms and conditions are made part of the offer to purchase. All bidders are required to register online prior to the beginning of the online auction if they intend to bid. Each bidder is assigned a unique bidder number. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this auction, bidder agrees that all bids he or she submits are irrevocable and binding.
- Disclaimer & Absence of Warranties: All properties are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS’ with no financing, inspection, appraisal, zoning, or other contingencies to sale. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, concerning the property is made by the Seller or the Auction Company. All sketches and dimensions in any brochure or marketing are approximate. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained in this brochure is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions is assumed by the Seller or the Auction Company. Potential buyers can arrange for their own property inspection by a licensed inspector at least 72 hours prior to the auction date at their own expense.
- Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer cannot, and will not be, held responsible for any interruption in service, errors, and/or omissions, caused by any means and does not guarantee continual, uninterrupted or error free service or use of the Site. Bidder acknowledges that this auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. The Auctioneer, in their sole discretion, may void any sale, temporarily suspend bidding and re-sell any lot/property that was affected by any malfunction. All decisions of the Auction Company/Auctioneer are final.
- This is a Buyer’s Fee Auction. A buyer’s fee of 10% plus the high bid shall equal the total purchase price. This Auction has a minimum opening bid price of $99,000. The successful bidder must make a $6,000 down payment of earnest money (non-refundable) by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Payment may be made with cash or certified funds. Successful bidder will be required to sign a standard offer to purchase agreement. Earnest money deposit is non-refundable if the offer is accepted by the seller and will be applied to the purchase price at the time of closing. Buyer agrees to close with the balance of the purchase price due and payable at closing on or before Friday, November 21, 2025 (cash or certified funds). An additional extension to this closing deadline until Friday, December 5, 2025, can be made with an additional payment of $4,000 to the purchase price. Closing will be conducted by Brabazon Title Team Group, LLC in Beloit, WI.
- If the successful bidder seeks financing through a loan program that requires the property to be in a certain condition before financing will be given, such as the case with an FHA loan for example, the successful bidder is responsible for all costs related to having a licensed and insured contractor bring the property up to that condition (they will not be allowed to do the work themselves). The successful bidder must still meet the closing deadline as specified in #4.
- Changes, corrections, and new additions: please check our website and the auction you are interested in prior to the scheduled auction time to inspect any changes, corrections, or additions to the property photos and information.
- Seller to provide title insurance and pay all taxes to date of closing. Buyer acknowledges that buyer is responsible for all other closing costs pertaining to the buyer’s side of the closing statement, these costs may include but are not limited to the balance of the sale, attorney fees, deed preparation, deed recording, survey (if required), mortgage fees, or any other fees or expenses required on their side to close the transaction.
- Agency: Beloit Auction & Realty Inc. represents the Seller(s) only and does not inspect properties on bidder’s behalf. Potential buyers must conduct their own due diligence and investigation of each property and must also investigate the suitability of each parcel prior to making a bid and purchase at the auction.
- Non-Reliance Provision: The parties hereto, in executing this agreement, do not rely on any inducements, promises or representations other than such as are expressly contained in this agreement.
- Buyer Agency Agreement: All bidders are responsible to notify auctioneers of any potential buyer agency agreement(s) in place before registration and bidding on the auction at least 72 hours prior to the start time of the auction. There is no cooperating real estate firm commission paid out on the sale of this property.
- If a bidder is the winning Buyer and refuses or fails to complete the transaction for ANY reason (including, but not limited to, remitting the total purchase amount), Buyer shall relinquish ANY right to complete the transaction and shall have no rights or interest in the property, as well as forfeit all deposit monies as liquidated damages to Seller. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Various state statutes give Seller the right to pursue legal action against bidders who refuse to complete transactions. This may include (but is not limited to) suit to compel completion of the sale, and/or criminal charges of fraud or other intentional act. Any dispute between the Auction Company/Auctioneer and bidders or buyers will be dealt with through arbitration in Rock County, WI. Beloit Auction & Realty, Inc. will be entitled to the value of its time, costs, and attorney’s fees incurred as damages.
ADDENDUM A - TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE AUCTION
- This is an ONLINE public real estate auction…it is NOT a foreclosure auction. Title to the property is guaranteed to be free and clear from all liens and encumbrances with all property taxes paid up until closing. Auction is subject to prior sale. Bidder agrees to all terms and conditions of the auction set forth prior to bidding on the auction. These terms and conditions are made part of the offer to purchase. All bidders are required to register online prior to the beginning of the online auction if they intend to bid. Each bidder is assigned a unique bidder number. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this auction, bidder agrees that all bids he or she submits are irrevocable and binding.
- Disclaimer & Absence of Warranties: All properties are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS’ with no financing, inspection, appraisal, zoning, or other contingencies to sale. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, concerning the property is made by the Seller or the Auction Company. All sketches and dimensions in any brochure or marketing are approximate. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained in this brochure is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions is assumed by the Seller or the Auction Company. Potential buyers can arrange for their own property inspection by a licensed inspector at least 72 hours prior to the auction date at their own expense.
- Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer cannot, and will not be, held responsible for any interruption in service, errors, and/or omissions, caused by any means and does not guarantee continual, uninterrupted or error free service or use of the Site. Bidder acknowledges that this auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. The Auctioneer, in their sole discretion, may void any sale, temporarily suspend bidding and re-sell any lot/property that was affected by any malfunction. All decisions of the Auction Company/Auctioneer are final.
- This is a Buyer’s Fee Auction. A buyer’s fee of 10% plus the high bid shall equal the total purchase price. This Auction has a minimum opening bid price of $99,000. The successful bidder must make a $6,000 down payment of earnest money (non-refundable) by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Payment may be made with cash or certified funds. Successful bidder will be required to sign a standard offer to purchase agreement. Earnest money deposit is non-refundable if the offer is accepted by the seller and will be applied to the purchase price at the time of closing. Buyer agrees to close with the balance of the purchase price due and payable at closing on or before Friday, November 21, 2025 (cash or certified funds). An additional extension to this closing deadline until Friday, December 5, 2025, can be made with an additional payment of $4,000 to the purchase price. Closing will be conducted by Brabazon Title Team Group, LLC in Beloit, WI.
- If the successful bidder seeks financing through a loan program that requires the property to be in a certain condition before financing will be given, such as the case with an FHA loan for example, the successful bidder is responsible for all costs related to having a licensed and insured contractor bring the property up to that condition (they will not be allowed to do the work themselves). The successful bidder must still meet the closing deadline as specified in #4.
- Changes, corrections, and new additions: please check our website and the auction you are interested in prior to the scheduled auction time to inspect any changes, corrections, or additions to the property photos and information.
- Seller to provide title insurance and pay all taxes to date of closing. Buyer acknowledges that buyer is responsible for all other closing costs pertaining to the buyer’s side of the closing statement, these costs may include but are not limited to the balance of the sale, attorney fees, deed preparation, deed recording, survey (if required), mortgage fees, or any other fees or expenses required on their side to close the transaction.
- Agency: Beloit Auction & Realty Inc. represents the Seller(s) only and does not inspect properties on bidder’s behalf. Potential buyers must conduct their own due diligence and investigation of each property and must also investigate the suitability of each parcel prior to making a bid and purchase at the auction.
- Non-Reliance Provision: The parties hereto, in executing this agreement, do not rely on any inducements, promises or representations other than such as are expressly contained in this agreement.
- Buyer Agency Agreement: All bidders are responsible to notify auctioneers of any potential buyer agency agreement(s) in place before registration and bidding on the auction at least 72 hours prior to the start time of the auction. There is no cooperating real estate firm commission paid out on the sale of this property.
- If a bidder is the winning Buyer and refuses or fails to complete the transaction for ANY reason (including, but not limited to, remitting the total purchase amount), Buyer shall relinquish ANY right to complete the transaction and shall have no rights or interest in the property, as well as forfeit all deposit monies as liquidated damages to Seller. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Various state statutes give Seller the right to pursue legal action against bidders who refuse to complete transactions. This may include (but is not limited to) suit to compel completion of the sale, and/or criminal charges of fraud or other intentional act. Any dispute between the Auction Company/Auctioneer and bidders or buyers will be dealt with through arbitration in Rock County, WI. Beloit Auction & Realty, Inc. will be entitled to the value of its time, costs, and attorney’s fees incurred as damages.