2 BR/1 BA Stone Home w/Large Detached 2 Bay Garage/Shop on .47 +/- Acres Only 1 Mile From I-95 in Stafford County, VA--SELLS to the HIGHEST BIDDER!!

PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION EVENT!!

SELLING to the HIGHEST BIDDER!!

This well located home has been lovingly occupied by the original owners/builders since 1958, and they now have relocated to a more manageable living environment.  We are honored to have been entrusted to market and sell this rock solid home to the HIGHEST BIDDER!!

Live On-Site Auction w/Live Real Time Online Simulcast Bidding for Your Convenience!!

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Home Tour:  Tuesday, Oct. 17 @ 11:00 AM SHARP! (Feel free to bring your inspector/contractor).  Please contact Kelly Strauss (540-226-1279) for more information.

• Move-in ready & well built 2 BR/1 BA ranch/rambler style home on .47 +/- acres in Stafford County, VA
• This single level living home measures 1,400 +/- finished sf., and features an eat-in kitchen (all appliances convey), living room, family room w/fireplace & bay window, laundry room/pantry (washer/dryer convey) and pull down storage attic
• There is carpet throughout most of the home; vinyl in the kitchen, bathroom & laundry room/pantry; Pergo flooring in the hallway
• Small covered front porch; large covered patio off of detached garage/shop
• Heating:  Forced air oil furnace (above ground tank from Quarles); Cooling:  central AC
• County water & private well (2 water sources) & septic system (Public sewer is located approx. 30 yards from home); electric water heater
• 2 bay 800 +/- sf. detached block garage/shop building w/tons of storage.  This great building has new garage door openers, ceiling fans, electricity, walk-out door, double door in rear, concrete floor, pull down storage attic and is ideal for a home based business or enthusiast/hobbyist; detached smaller block storage shed w/electricity
• Other Features:  newer roofs on home & garage (approx. 5 years old); home is wrapped on the exterior for little or no maintenance; 2 asphalt driveways (there is a deeded easement for ingress & egress for rear neighbor; larger bedroom has large dressing room/walk-in closet; freshly cleaned carpets throughout the home; fencing one 1 side; meticulously maintained yard & grounds; concrete walkways; new construction across the street
• Located close to large employers such as GEICO, Amazon, Mary Washington Hospital, University of Mary Washington & More!!
• Electric:  Dominion Energy; Internet:  Verizon Fios; Oil:  Quarles
• This property is perfect for a home based business and there is room to enlarge the existing home if so desired.
• Centrally located only .6 mile from Rt. 17, 1 mile from I-95, 2 miles from Rt.1, 3.5 miles from downtown historic Fredericksburg, 3.5 miles from Mary Washington Hospital & University of Mary Washington, 3.8 miles from GEICO and only a short drive to Northern Virginia, Richmond, Culpeper, King George/NSWC Dahlgren!!
• Tax Map:  45-37E; Deed Book:  106-247; Zoning:  R1; Yearly real estate taxes:  Due to the current owner's age and disability, they were exempt; Home was built in 1958 and has stone and vinyl siding exterior;  WE GUARANTEE A FREE & CLEAR DEED
• Only $150,000 Suggested Starting Bid!!

Need Financing for this property??  Please contact Kelly Strauss for financing information (540-226-1279)

FOR REALTORS:  if you have been working with a Realtor, please have them CLICK HERE  and complete their broker participation form.  In order for the Realtor to be compensated, broker forms must be completed and submitted no later than 5 pm on the day before the auction (10/25/23), and all terms adhered to.

TERMS:  $15,000 deposit is due immediately after confirmation of final bid and the balance due at closing within 30-45 days or as soon thereafter as seller's closing documents are available (unless prior written arrangements have been made by contacting Kelly Strauss @ 540-226-1279). There is a possibility of a lesser deposit if proof of pre approved financing is presented prior to auction.   Deposits must be in the form of a cashier's check or certified check (from a US bank) made payable to yourself.   The deposit is non-refundable.  A 10% buyer's premium will be added to the final bid, and will become a part of the purchase price. Property sold in as-is condition, and is not contingent upon buyer's financing, condition of property, appraisal, inspection, etc.  Pre-approved (no later than 5 pm on 10/25/23) broker participation is compensated (NO EXCEPTIONS).  Buyer shall close using Lakeside Title & Escrow (540-412-1057).  Auctioneer's Note: All information and dimensions were derived from sources believed to be correct, but are not guaranteed. Buyers shall rely on their own information, judgment, and inspection of the property. All auction day announcements take precedence over any previously printed material or any other oral statements made.  Please note that the following statements are simply the highlights of the terms & conditions.  Please refer to the "Property Information Packet" for complete and detailed terms & conditions that will govern the auction event.

We are happy to offer online/simulcast bidding for bidders who cannot physically attend the live auction event. Please understand and agree that online bidding will only be allowed if the buyer is physically NOT on site at the live auction. Online bidding will NOT be allowed if you are physically in attendance at the live auction event. 

ADDITIONAL TERMS for THOSE PLANNING TO BID LIVE ONLINE
In addition to the above terms and conditions, Please read below if you are participating and registered for LIVE ONLINE SIMULCAST BIDDNG

• Contact the auction coordinator (his or her name and contact number is on the NichollsAuction.com site under the auction you are bidding on) immediately if you need additional information.
• Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be and must be verified (via phone, email or text).  Bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc. will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated.
• At the close of the auction, and seller confirmation, the successful bidder will be emailed or given the contract package to execute and return to Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc.  Upon being declared the high and successful buyer, the credit card that you registered with will be charged $500 toward your deposit. The successful bidder’s remaining earnest money deposit ($14,500) must be in the form of cashier’s or certified check (United States Bank) or wire transfer to Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc. and is due immediately. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing. Purchaser shall be responsible for all wire transfer fees.
• Contract Packages will be sent by e-mail or hand delivered to the high bidder, who must execute and hand deliver, email, fax or overnight mail back to Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., within 24 hours of receipt. If the successful bidder does not execute and return their contract with earnest money deposit within 24 hours of receipt they will be considered in default and subject to legal action. This is a legal binding contract.
• In the event a winning bidder fails to submit the signed ’Contract for Sale of Real Property’ and deposit earnest money as provided in the pre-stipulated Auction Terms, the winning bidder will be charged an administrative fee of $15,000 on the credit card provided at auction registration. Additional default remedies are reserved by Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., and the Seller as provided in the Auction Terms & Conditions and the ‘Contract of Purchase’. All administrative fees are non refundable.
• Any reliance on the contents shall be solely at the recipient’s risk. Bidders must conduct and rely solely upon their own investigations and inspections. The property is being sold ’AS IS’ with any and all faults. Please review all information supplied, and seek appropriate assistance prior to bidding.
• Technical Issues: Neither the company providing the software nor the auction company shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly for any reason.  In the unfortunate event of a DDOS attack or server attack/shut down, the auction company reserves the right, but is not required, to extend bidding time.  To minimize the chance of being affected by internet or software issues, please use the “Max Bid” feature.