Tract 2 — 28.79 Vacant Acres & Creek

36+ ACRES  2 TRACTS | WASHINGTON CO. HOME & BARNS MULTIPAR ONLINE AUCTION
BIDDING BEGINS: TUESDAY, MAY 13 @ 6PM
BIDDING ENDS: TUESDAY, JUNE 3 @ 6PM
11250 E. STATE ROAD 160, SALEM, IN 47167

Selling online at auction for the Donna Gore Estate, 36.64 beautiful acres surrounding a one owner 2,154-square-foot four bedroom ranch home with two pole barns, garden shed and pond located in Washington County, Indiana. Offered for the first time at a multipar auction in two tracts, with the ability to buy individually or as an entirety. Ready for your renovations and improvements. Located 7 miles west of I-65 Henryville Exit and 29 miles north of Louisville, KY.  

36.64 ACRES | 2 TRACTS | HOME | IMPROVEMENTS

Perfect opportunity for the homeowner or investor looking for peaceful rural living. Set up  for a  mini farm homestead plus land for homesite, recreational or  agriculture uses. Easy access to expressway - just 30 minutes from Louisville Ky.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• 36.64 Open & Wooded Acres in Washington County
• Home - Garage - Pole Barns - Garden Shed - Pond - Creek
• Offered in 2 Tracts Multipar
• Tract 1 - 7.85 Acres + Improvements
• Tract 2 - 28.79 Vacant Acres
• 960 Feet Road Frontage
• Current Survey by Ruckman Land Surveyors
• Deed Restrictions & Protective Covenants
• East Washington School Corporation
• 7 Miles West of I-65 Henryville Exit 19
• 13 Miles East of State Road 160 Salem
• 29 Miles North of Louisville, KY

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TRACT 1 - 7.85 ACRES - HOME - POLE BARNS - POND

Sitting high on an open and partially wooded 7.85 acres with pond, a spacious one level 2,154-square-foot 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath aluminum siding home with attached 2-car garage, built in 1980 by the late Elmer and Donna Gore.  The home has electric forced air heat (unit in attic) and central air, with additional electric cable ceiling heat. The property  - with 440 feet of road frontage includes a  28' x 48' enclosed and open-ended pole barn with a one bay garage, a 28' x 60' open sided implement barn and an 8’ x 8’ garden shed.  Home in need of renovations. Property sold with protective covenants and restrictions, and a joint driveway easement access to Tract 2 with road maintenance agreement.

TRACT 1 HIGHLIGHTS

• 7.85 Open & Wooded Acres
• Small Pond
• 440 Feet Road Frontage
• 2,154-Square-Foot One Level Ranch Built 1980
• 4 Bedrooms - 2 1/2 Baths - Family Room with Fireplace
• Attached Two Car Garage
• Pole Barn 28’ x 48’ - Enclosed & Open Ended
• Implement Pole Barn 28’ x 60’ - Open Sided
• Garden Shed 8’ x 8’
• Adjacent to Tract 2
• Joint Driveway Easement Access to Tract 2
• Road Maintenance Agreement 

HOME HIGHLIGHTS

• Front Entry Courtyard
• Main Bedroom Suite with Access to Private Fenced Patio
• Hot Tub  (Condition Unknown)
• Spacious Equipped Kitchen & Dining Area
• Laundry Mudroom & 1/2 Bath (Toilet Not Connected)
• Sunken Living Room & Formal Dining Room
• Family Room with Creekstone Fireplace
• 20’ x 28’ Covered Patio
• Electric Forced Air Heat and Central Air
• Electric Cable Ceiling Heat 

POLE BARN

• 28’ x 48’ Metal Pole Barn Built 1992
• 28’ x 24’ Workshop Garage  with Concrete Floor
• 8’ Tall x 10’ Overhead Door
• 28’ x 24’ Open Ended Storage with Dirt Floor
• 100 Amp Electric 

IMPLEMENT POLE BARN

• 28’ x 60’ Metal Pole Barn Built 1992
• Open Sided with 5 Bays
• Dirt Floor 

GARDEN SHED

• 8’ x 8’ Wood Sided Garden Shed

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TRACT  2 - 28.79 VACANT ACRES - CREEK

An unimproved open and wooded 28.79 acre tract with 510 feet of road frontage. The tract is gently sloping with an open field, surrounded by  wooded acres with a small creek on the west side. Electricity and water is available at the street. 

The property is being sold with protective covenants and restrictions, and all easements of record including a right to use in common with Tract 1, a 30’ x 200’ ingress, drainage and utility easement along the west line of Tract 1 as shown on survey. Road Maintenance Agreement included.

TRACT 2 HIGHLIGHTS

• 28.79 Open & Wooded Acres
• 510 Feet  Road Frontage
• Small Creek on West Side
• Water & Electric Available at Street
• Adjacent to Tract 1
• Joint Driveway Easement Access
• Road Maintenance Agreement  

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DRIVEWAY EASEMENT & ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A 30’ x 200’ joint access, drainage and utility easement has been created for the  use of existing driveway entrance as access for Tract 2. Driveway to be shared with Tract 1, and includes a Road Maintenance Agreement. Note - Due to INDOT site distance requirements, there cannot be any additional driveways on State Road 160.

PROTECTIVE COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

• No mobile home, double wide, modular home, trailer, basement, tent or shack erected shall be used at any time as a residence (temporarily or permanently) nor shall any structure of a temporary character be used as a residence.
• No junk or inoperative vehicles shall be allowed upon the premises except in enclosed structures where the same shall not be visible to adjoining property owners or from the public right of way.
• No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon the real estate, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance and/or a nuisance to the neighbor. Normal agricultural activities, including livestock and farming, are allowed.
• The real estate shall not be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish, etc. Trash, garbage, or other waste shall not be kept except in sanitary containers. All incinerators or other equipment for the storage or disposal of such material shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Individual sewage disposal systems shall be located, and constructed in accordance with governmental requirements, standards, and recommendations installed shall be obtained from such authority. 

UTILITIES 
Jackson County REMC
East Washington Water Company 
Jackson County REMC Internet
Telemedia High Speed Internet

REAL ESTATE TAXES (2024-2025)
Franklin Township (Annual) -  $2,311.45

DEDUCTIONS (2024-2025) 
Homestead - $48,000
Homestead Supplement - $47,480 

FLOOD ZONE 
FEMA records indicate that the property is not in a flood zone. 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
36.64 Acres Per Survey, Part of Section 30 and 31, T 2 N, R 6 E, Franklin Township, Washington County, Indiana

PARCEL NUMBERS 
88-26-30-000-018.000-004
88-26-31-000-010.000-004
88-26-30-000-010.001-004
88-26-30-000-010.002-004

SCHOOL CORPORATION
East Washington Schools

SURVEY PROVIDED
Current Survey Provided by Seller Dated 3/23/25 by David J. Ruckman, P.L.S. 

MULTIPAR AUCTION METHOD 
The Multipar Auction Method is used to sell multiple parcels of real estate at auction. Throughout the auction, the buyer maintains maximum choice and control to bid on the specific parcel or combinations of parcels they are interested in. Buyers can bid on individual parcels, a combination of parcels, or the entire property. The final sales price is determined by the combination which realizes the highest bid. Combination bidding begins Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM. 

The Harritt Group staff is always available to assist any bidder who has questions. If you need assistance on how to bid, please call our office for assistance @ 812-944-0217. Our staff will be available for questions. 

EXTENDED BIDDING 
If a bid is placed on any parcel in the last 10 minutes, the entire auction will remain open for an additional 10 minutes. If any further bidding occurs, the extension time will reset to 10 minutes. If no further bidding occurs, the lots close when the time runs out. 

NO MAX BID FEATURE 
There is no minimum bid feature in a multipar auction. Any posted bid will increase to the bid amount entered. 

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BUYERS PREMIUM
10% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer bid price to determine the final purchase price.

REAL ESTATE TERMS
A non-refundable down payment, 10% of the Purchase Price (Final Bid + Buyer’s Premium), in the form of cash, check, or wired funds in USD are due within 24 hours following the auction, balance due in 40 days. Buyer to receive clear title. Taxes prorated to the day of closing. If property sells in individual tracts the buyer will assume the 2026 taxes due 2027. Selling as is without contingencies, all inspections welcomed prior to auction. If you choose to obtain financing, not subject to approval or appraisal. All closing costs are the buyer’s expense. Possession at closing. See full details in the Auction Bid Packet.

RESERVE
Sells Subject to Seller Confirmation

OPEN HOUSE / INSPECTION
Thursday, May 22, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 1, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

Contact Ben Harritt to Schedule Private Multipar Demo - ben@harrittgroup.com - 502-592-4001 

PROPERTY LOCATION
11250 E. State Road 160, Salem, IN 47167 

SELLER
Donna Gore Estate

CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Michael Todd Gore
Dawn Gore Meador

DIRECTIONS
From I-65 take Henryville Exit 19 to Hwy 160. West 7.5 miles to auction on the right — or from State Road 60 in Salem, take State Road 160 (by John Jones Police Pursuit Dealership) East 13 miles to auction on the left.

This property is offered under specific terms and conditions per the printed auction bid packet and is included and adapted in a legally binding purchase agreement. If you have not read and reviewed the auction bid packet or do not completely accept the terms and conditions - do not bid.

BUYER’S PREMIUM
A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid. The buyer’s premium, together with the final bid amount, will constitute the total purchase price of the Real Estate. (Example: Hammer Bid Price $100,000 plus 10% Buyer’s Premium equals Contract Purchase Price of $110,000). 

MULTIPAR AUCTION METHOD
The multipar auction method is used to sell multiple parcels of real property at auction. Throughout the auction, the buyer maintains maximum choice and control to bid on the specific parcel or combination of parcels they are interested in. Buyers can bid on individual parcels, a combination of parcels, or the entire property. The final sales price is determined by the combination which realizes the highest bid. For a new bid on a single lot or combination, the overall total must increase by a minimum of $1,000.

COMBINATION BIDDING
Combination bidding begins on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM (ET).

While online bidding is very popular, not everyone is entirely comfortable with the process. The Harritt Group staff is always available to assist any bidder who has questions. If you need assistance placing a bid online, please call our office for assistance @ 812-944-0217. 

NO MAX BID FEATURE
There is no maximum bid feature in a multipar auction. Any posted bid will increase to the bid amount entered.

EXTENDED BIDDING
Bidders who desire to make certain their bids are acknowledged, should place their bid in ample time before the close of the auction. If a bid is placed on any parcel in the last 10 minutes, the entire auction will remain open for an additional 10 minutes. If any further bidding occurs, the extension timer will reset to 10 minutes. If no further bidding occurs, the lots close when the timer runs out. Any posted bid will increase to the bid amount entered. The online bidder is responsible for monitoring their bid to the close of the auction. Harritt Group will bear no liability/responsibility in case of a bidder error. Bidding platform records of Auction Mobility and the Harritt Group will be deemed conclusive in all respects and will be final. 

MANNER OF PAYMENT
A 10% non-refundable down payment of the Contract Purchase Price in the form of cash, check, or wired funds in USD are due within 24 hours following the auction with the signing of a legally binding purchase agreement. (Example: Hammer Bid Price $100,000 + 10% Buyer’s Premium $10,000 = Contract Purchase Price $110,000 with a 10% Down Payment of $11,000). Arrangements will be made to meet with the successful bidder to execute the documents or the documents can be emailed to the successful bidder and returned by email, DocuSign or fax to the Harritt Group within 24 hours of the auction.

CLOSING 
All auctions are a cash sale and the balance of the purchase price will be due in 40 calendar days, on or before Monday, July 14, 2025.  If the buyer chooses to obtain financing for the balance of the purchase price, completion of this transaction is not based upon the condition of successfully obtaining financing nor is it subject to a satisfactory appraisal, survey, or inspections of any kind. All closing costs and wiring fees are the buyer’s expenses. 

INSPECTION
Property is being sold “As Is” with no contingencies and no warranties expressed or implied. All inspections are welcomed prior to auction at the buyer’s expense. The buyer relies upon the condition of the property based upon their own examination and has not relied upon any statement or representation by the auctioneer or staff as to the nature or condition of the property.  Square footage measurements are estimated. Buyers can make their own precise measurements, if needed.

FLOOD DESIGNATION
Buyer may not terminate the agreement if the property requires flood insurance or that is subject to building or use limitations by reason of the location, which materially interferes with the buyer's intended use of the property. The buyer shall pay for and be responsible for flood certification if needed. FEMA records indicate that the property is not in a flood zone. 

EVIDENCE OF TITLE
Seller will provide a merchantable title via a deed. The cost of title evidence, as desired by the buyer, to be a buyer’s expense. Owner’s title insurance is always strongly recommended, and that without said insurance, the buyer may have no future objections to the title, or potential losses. Buyer is accepting title subject to (1) Any recorded or unrecorded building restrictions, restrictive covenants, conditions, or other use restrictions applicable to the property and (2) Any recorded, unrecorded, or visible easements for public or private use including road, utilities or others, upon which existing improvements do not encroach of which there are no violations. 

GAS & OIL LEASES
Subject to (if) any and all non-productive gas and oil leases. 

SURVEY
Property is being sold per current survey dated 3/23/25,  provided by the seller and prepared by David J. Ruckman, P.L.S.

DRIVEWAY EASEMENT & ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 
Property is sold subject to any and all easements of record including a 30’ x 200’ joint access, drainage and utility easement that has been created for the use of the existing driveway entrance access for Tract 2. Driveway to be shared with Tract 1, and includes a Road Maintenance Agreement. Note - Due to INDOT site distance requirements, there cannot be any additional driveways on State Road 160. 

PROTECTIVE COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
Property is being sold subject to protective covenants and restrictions: See attached document.

REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
All taxes that have accrued for any prior calendar year that remain unpaid shall be paid by the seller.  If  property sells in individual tracts, the buyer will assume 2026 taxes due and payable 2027. If the property sells as a whole to one buyer, the taxes will be prorated to the day of closing. The buyer also acknowledges the seller’s tax exemptions and/or credits may not be reflected on future tax bills. The buyer may apply for current-year exemptions/credits at or after closing if applicable.

POSSESSION
The seller will give possession at closing. 

FEDERAL LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE
Every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint. All inspections and assessments for the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards must be made prior to the auction. The buyer waives the 10-day opportunity to conduct such an assessment and acknowledge receipt of the lead-based paint disclosure form. 

AUCTION END TIME
Harritt Group Online Auctions are timed events and all bidding will close at a specified time. Harritt Group Online Auctions also have an auto-extend feature. Any bid placed in the final minutes of an auction will cause the auction ending to be automatically extended from the time the bid was placed. Example: If an auction scheduled to close at 6 PM receives a bid at 5:59 PM, and the extended bidding time for that auction is 10 minutes, the close time will automatically extend to 6:09 PM. The auto-extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within the specified time frame. 

MALFUNCTION AND LOSS OF SERVICE
The results of the auction may be rendered void if a malfunction or temporary loss of service occurs. In such an event, Harritt Group reserves the right to remedy the situation in whichever way best represents the seller, including the cancellation of existing bids. Harritt Group shall not be held liable in any way for any malfunctions or loss of service. The bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly at the close of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Harritt Group or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly during the close of the auction. Harritt Group will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. 

SOLD WITH SELLER’S RESERVE
Final bid price is subject to the seller’s confirmation. When the bidding has met the reserve, a notification will be posted and the auction will become absolute and sell to the highest bidder. 

BROKER PARTICIPATION
A commission will be paid to any properly licensed Broker who registers prior to the auction a successful buyer according to the appropriate Broker Participation Agreement and requirements.

PRE-AUCTION SALES
No pre-auction offers. All bidding to be submitted online during the period of Tuesday, May 13 through Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

AGENCY
The Harritt Group is acting exclusively as agents for the seller. 

SELLER
Donna Gore Estate 

CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 
Michael Todd Gore
Dawn Gore Meador 

11250 E. State Road 160
Salem, Indiana 47167
United States