ABSOLUTE AUCTION
LIVE / ONSITE WITH ONLINE BIDDING
3.81 ACRES WITH DOUBLEWIDE HOME AND METAL BUILDING (OFFERED IN 3 TRACTS)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025 – 10:30 A.M.
76 CHAPEL ROAD, EAST BERNSTADT, KY 40729
This beautiful property is conveniently located just off Hwy 490 about 5 minutes from London. It measures 3.81 acres with frontage on Chapel Road and Lee Hurley Road and will be offered in 3 tracts and combinations of tracts at Multi Parcel auction.
Tract A – 1.36 acres with frontage on Chapel Road and Lee Hurley Road. It is ideal for a home site or mobile home site with level to gently rolling, cleared land.
Tract B - 1.00 acre with frontage on Chapel Road and is improved by a 1984 24x52 doublewide home. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room with cathedral ceiling, kitchen, dining area and utility room. The kitchen oven/stove, refrigerator and dishwasher are included with the home. Other features include a covered front porch, central heat (furnace) and central air conditioning. NOTE: The doublewide home was purchased by seller without a title. It will convey to the buyer without a title.
Tract C – 1.45 acres improved by a nice metal building with concrete floors, restroom, LED lighting and a wood burning heat system. It is ideal for wood working shop, mechanical shop, storage, etc. It has one large drive in door and 2 walk-in doors. NOTE: The water meter and water service line for Tract B (house tract) is located on Tract C. In the event, Tracts B and C sells separately, Tract B will retain an easement for the existing water meter and water line. The purchaser of Tract C will need to install a new water meter and water line at their expense.
Previews: Monday, August 11, 2025 – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and on the day of auction beginning at 9:00 a.m.
REAL ESTATE TERMS:
Auction Premium: There will be a 10% Auction Premium added to the winning bid. The sum of the winning bid plus the Auction Premium will be the sales price. Example: Bid Price $100,000 plus $10,000 (10% buyer’s Fee) equals purchase price of $110,000.
REAL ESTATE TERMS: 20% of the total sale price down as a non refundable earnest money in the form of a certified check, cash or wire transfer within 48 hours of the close of auction. We do not accept a credit card for down payment. The balance of purchase price is due at closing, said closing to be within 30 days of close of bidding. Purchaser shall be responsible for all wire transfer fees. Closing will be as specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate.
REAL ESTATE TAXES AND CLOSING COSTS: All real estate taxes will be prorated for 2025. The purchaser will pay all other closing costs associated with the purchaser’s side of the sale, including local and state recording fees and any cost associated with the purchaser’s loan. The seller will pay for deed preparation and deed tax.
SIMULCAST AUCTION TERMS:
Online "Simulcast" Auction Information:
Ford Brothers, Inc. Online Auctions are timed events and all bidding will close as each lot is sold. Ford Brothers, Inc. To bid in the Simulcast format, you must proceed to the catalog, click "Enter Live Auction" option at the top of the catalog that will be available approx. 15 minutes to the start of the Live/Online Auction and at the point you will be on the Simulcast Auction Bidding Platform. You will need to bid fast and pay attention to the chat window for warnings. There is NO countdown timer.
Simulcast Bidding Options:
Each lot will become available in sequential order and you will need to use the red "Bid" button to bid the next increment available. You can use the chat to ask any questions, but you cannot use it to bid. If you have any questions about bidding in the Simulcast format, be sure to give us a call at 606-878-7111.
All property is sold in “AS IS” and “WHERE IS” condition. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! Bidder understands and agrees that no refunds, exchanges, adjustments, chargebacks, etc, will be allowed. Property is available for inspection at specified times and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine condition. Bidder's failure to inspect any item or lot will not constitute grounds for any claim, refund, adjustment, chargeback, etc.
All description information has been gathered from sources which we believe to be reliable but is not guaranteed. Auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantee of any kind with respect to condition, authenticity, provenance, source, condition, suitability for a particular purpose, etc. Auctioneer reserves the right to change, modify, delete any item or lot or description in the auction as may be necessary.
SERVER & SOFTWARE TECHNICAL ISSUES: In the event, there are technical difficulties related to the server, software or any other online auction-related technologies, Ford Brothers, Inc. reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE nor FORD BROTHERS, INC. SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Email notifications will be sent to registered bidders with updated information as deemed necessary by Ford Brothers, Inc.
Any dispute between Ford Brothers, Inc, its Agents or Representatives and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of jurisdiction in Laurel County, Kentucky. By bidding on the property, the buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth.
Agency: Ford Brothers, Inc.' Agents and Representatives are agents of the Seller. Buyer and or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Ford Brothers, Inc. and its Agents and its Representatives from any and all claims, damages or suits including but not limited to awards, judgments, costs, fees, etc.
Ford Brothers, Inc., reserves the right to alter this agreement at any time. This will take place by updating this site. Please check back and review these terms as every time you use this site you are agreeing to the terms as they are written at that time.
Auction company employees and/or auction company may bid on and purchase auction items.
BIDDER DEFAULT: Failure to complete a purchase is illegal and will result in one or more of the following (1) prosecution (2) loss of bidding privileges for Ford Brothers and all other MarkNet auctions.
If a bidder at any time feels his/her username, password or bidder number has been compromised due to lack of security by the bidder, notify Auctioneer immediately.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE in regard to all auction terms.
AUCTIONEER/BROKER/SELLER DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is believed to be correct to the best of the auctioneer’s knowledge. The information is being provided for the bidder’s convenience and it is the bidder’s responsibility to determine the information contained herein is accurate and complete. The property is selling in its “as-is” condition with no warranties express or implied.
For additional information contact the auctioneers at 606-878-7111.
Announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over printed matter.
Devin Ford, Auctioneer