18 ACRE BEAR CREEK FARMHOUSE & BARN ONLINE AUCTION

BIDDING BEGINS: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 @ 2PM 

BIDDING ENDS: MONDAY, MARCH 3 @ 2PM

2897 E. BETHLEHEM CHURCH ROAD, PALMYRA, IN 47164

Selling online for Ann Marie Henize & her late husband Henry,  a spacious one story farmhouse with pole barn and outbuildings on 18 wooded acres bordering Bear Creek with over 1,100 feet of road frontage. Located off IN-335 just west of Greenville in Washington County. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or hobby farm, this property offers it all with endless potential. 

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

18 Secluded & Wooded Acres

One Story Farmhouse Built 1918

1,898 Square Feet on One Level 

3+ Bedrooms - 1 Full Bath 

Metal Pole Barn with Lean-To Built 2001

1,100 +- Feet Road Frontage 

Bear Creek Frontage on West Side

East Washington Schools

5 Miles NE of Downtown Palmyra

6 Miles NW of Downtown Greenville 

23 Miles NW of Louisville 

A charming aluminum-sided farmhouse with covered porches  - originally built in 1918 and family owned for 49 years, is surrounded by 18 wooded acres bordered by a creek and is being offered at auction for the first time. 

The home features 1,898 square feet of living space filled with original character including a family room with fireplace and built-in cabinets, equipped kitchen with large laundry room and full bath nearby,  spacious dining and living room divided by wood french doors plus three bedrooms - one with an adjacent office with access to covered porch. The home is equipped with LP gas heat and central air and includes a stone utility cellar and  additional storage space is provided in the floored attic. 

The property includes a 28’ x 40’ pole barn with office and 3 overhead doors, plus a 14’ x 32’ open lean-to and two additional sheds - ideal for storage, workshop, or farm animals. The serene wooded acres and proximity to Bear Creek provide an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities, while the farmhouse and outbuildings give you plenty of space and privacy to bring your vision to life. 

UTILITIES AVAILABLE

Jackson County REMC 

Borden Tri County Water 

LP Gas (Pearce Tank Leased) 

TeleMedia Internet

REAL ESTATE TAXES (2023/2024)

Jackson Township (Annual) – $498.60

DEDUCTIONS (2023/2024)

Homestead – $48,000

Supplemental – $22,480

Disabled Veteran – $14,000

FLOOD ZONE 

FEMA records indicate that the property along Bear Creek is located in Flood Zone A. Home and outbuildings are not in a Flood Zone. 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

22-10-400-014.000-05 PT SW 10-1-4, 18 Acres 

PARCEL

88-04-10-000-014.000-008

SCHOOL CORPORATION

East Washington School Corporation

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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. 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

Monday, February 17, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday, March 3, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Or contact us for a private showing

PROPERTY LOCATION

2897 E Bethlehem Church Road, Palmyra, IN 47164

SELLER

Karen L. & Timothy A. Bowe

DIRECTIONS 

From Greenville take  Hwy. 150 West to right on IN-335 to left on Bethlehem Church Road or From Palmyra or Salem take IN-135 to E. Martinsburg Fire Rd. to right on Bethlehem Church Road.