Sweeney Auction Service

1503 380th St.
Decorah, IA 52101

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Date(s) 5/21/2025 - 6/4/2025

Bidding Begins to Close at 1:00 PM CST

Past Auction
Online Only Auction
Local Pickup Only

Bidding Notice:

This is an online only auction. Please read all terms & conditions prior to bidding. By registering and placing bids, you are accepting those terms & conditions.

Auction Information
Name Real Estate Online Only Auction Roy Piper Estate
Auctioneer
Type Online Only Auction
Date(s) 5/21/2025 - 6/4/2025
Auction Date/Time Info
Bidding Begins to Close at 1:00 PM CST
Preview Date/Time Saturday May 31st from 10 AM to 1 PM
Checkout Date/Time Purchase agreement paperwork to be completed within 24 hours after the auction.
Location
Buyer Premium No Buyers Premium on this Auction
Description
Country Acreage Real Estate & Personal Property Online Only Auction Wednesday June 4, 2025 Roy Piper Estate 1503 380th St, Decorah, IA Executor: Tim Piper Property is located 14 Miles North East of Decorah, IA on Locust Rd CR W38 & 1 Mile East on 380th St. Discover the potential of this 19.92 acre property nestled in the scenic hills of Northeast Iowa. Just under a mile from hard surface Locust Rd and located 15 miles northeast of Decorah, this property offers a blend of rural seclusion and accessibility—ideal for a recreational retreat, hobby farm, or your dream country homestead. The older home has 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and is in need of TLC to bring it back to life, or start fresh with a new build to suit your needs. The older buildings and detached garage offer storage or workshop space. The property has pasture ground with water. There are 6.10 acres tillable, with 4.14 acres currently in crop production. With rolling countryside views and peaceful surroundings, this is the ideal spot for your weekend getaway or full-time rural retreat. Don’t miss the chance to own a slice of Iowa’s scenic countryside located just a short drive from Hesper, Highlandville, Mabel, Spring Grove and Decorah! Method of Auction: 10% Down After the Close of the Auction on Wednesday, June 5, 2025 with the balance due at closing around August 1, 2025, or as soon as paperwork can be completed. This sale is not contingent upon financing, appraisal, or inspection. Property Sells AS IS and Sells Subject to Approval. Announcements Made Day of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Materials. Auction will take place online only, and buyers must register and place bids online. There is no buyer’s premium on this real estate auction. There will be an 8/extension feature, so if someone bids in the last 5 minutes, the auction will extend another 5 minutes. Taxes app. $1,124 per year with homestead and ag land credit Property Inspection: Saturday, May 31 • 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Auction Terms & Conditions: This is an online only real estate auction. 10% Non Refundable earnest money in the form of certified check, cash or wire transfer to the closing atttorney's office, Attorney John S. Anderson, Anderson Law Firm, Decorah, IA within 24 hours of completion of the auction, with balance due at closing around Aug 1, 2025, or as soon as paperwork can be completed. Possession would be given at closing. The pasture & cropland is currently rented and rents will be retained by the seller. This property does sell "Subject to Approval" meaning the auction company will obtain Seller's Confirmation if they are willing to accept the high bid established at the close of the auction. If the seller does accept the bid, the successful bidder will be required to enter into a purchase agreement prepared by the closing attorney immediately following the close of the auction. This auction is not contingent upon financing, meaning the successful bidder will have 10% ready to be delivered to the closing attorney's trust account via certified check, cash, or wire transfer within 24 hours of the auction closing and will have the balance ready to go at closing. This sale is not subject to appraisal or inspection, property is being sold AS IS. The property is in an estate, so it is exempt from Residential Disclosure, Lead Based Paint Disclosure, and Time of Transfer Septic Inspection. Property is being sold AS IS with no contingencies regarding inspection or appraisal. This is a timed event and will begin to close at 1:00 PM CST. An auto extend feature is in place, so if someone bids in the final 5 minutes of the auction, it will extend another minutes. If a bid for this auction is placed at 12:59 PM, the auction will extend out until 1:04 PM. This will continue until there are no further bids received in the final 5 minute time frame. The Seller will provide a continuation of the abstract at their expense, which will be sent to the buyers attorney to perform the title opinion. The cost of the title opinion is an expense of the buyer. Seller will convey the property by Deed at closing and Real Estate Taxes will be pro-rated. Sweeney Auction Service & Sweeney Auction Realty Services are agents of the seller. Seller is represented by Attorney John S. Anderson, Anderson Law Firm, Decorah, IA as the closing attorney. Auction Company reserves the right to decline or deny any bidders if they are unable to be verified or are unable to meet the terms & conditions. Auction Company will notify registered bidders of any updated changes or corrections to the property as the auction progresses. Personal property is selling in a seperate online only auction ending at 4:00 on the same day, including the appliances and the LP Tanks. There may be some items left in the house that will stay with the house. The property is being sold AS IS and no warranty or representation either expressed or implied concerning the property is being made by the Seller or Auction Company. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting their own inspections, inquiries, investigations, and due diligence regarding the property. The information contained on this website 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. The auction company reserves the right to cancel, postpone or pause the auction if complications or circumstances out of our control occur, such as software or server malfunction. The auction company, seller or the software provider shall not be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly. By bidding on this property, you are agreeing to all these terms and signify you have read and understood them.
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 95.00 5.00 USD
95.01 - 975.00 25.00 USD
975.01 - 9,750.00 250.00 USD
9,750.01 - 9,999,999.99 500.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium No Buyers Premium on this Auction
Payment Terms
Cash, Certfiied Check or Wire Transfer for 10% Non Refundable Earnest Money. Not contingent upon financing.
This is a piece of real estate being offered at auction, shipping not applicable.