4 Properties Buncombe, Ware, & Jonesboro

Online Only Real Estate Auction

Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Tract 1: 3 Bedroom Home on 3+ Acres with Pond!

10365 E State Route 146, Buncombe, IL 62912

An opportunity to own 3.29 acres with a private pond, multiple outbuildings, and a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home - all just minutes from Anna and I-57! This estate auction offers what so many buyers are searching for: affordable country acreage with room to breathe, workshop space, and the peaceful setting of your own pond. The 1,924 sq ft manufactured home needs some TLC, but the real value is in the land, location, and infrastructure already in place.

Key Details:

• Real Estate Tax ID: 02-26-01-076
• Mobile Home Tax ID: 02-229
• Yearly Real Estate Taxes: $820.84
• Yearly Mobile Home Taxes: $144.30
• Year Built: 1986
• Home Square Footage: Approx. 1,924 sq ft
• Lot Size: Approximately 3.29 Acres (255 x 580 feet)
• 3 Bedrooms ~ 2 Bathrooms

Features:

• Manufactured Home with Vinyl Siding and Shingle Roof
• Central Air & Propane Forced Air Heat
• Private Well & Aerobic Septic System
• Formal Dining Room & Eat-In Kitchen
• Kitchen Island & Pantry
• Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator Included
• Pellet Stove & Ceiling Fans
• Front Porch
• Detached 3-car garage (36 x 32)
• Detached 2-car garage (31 x 24)
• Shed (16 x 15)
• Level, Wooded Lot with Pond
• Paved Road Access

Directions: From the intersection of Route 57 & Route 146, travel East approximately 4.5 miles. Home is on the North Side (Left).

Earnest Money: $5,000.00

Tract 2: Your Adventure Starts Here

5725 State Route 146 W, Jonesboro, IL 62952

This auction features a 1.26-acre improved residential lot located in Union County, Illinois. The property is situated on State Route 146 and includes two mobile homes and a portable shed on the premises.

Key Details:

• Tax ID: 08-21-05-936-A1
• Year Taxes: $89.82 (2024)
• Lot Size: Approximately 1.26 Acres
• Dimensions: 250x196x349x214

Property Features:

• Utilities Available: Electricity/Lot Line, Natural Gas/Lot Line
• Water/Sewer: Public Water, Septic Tank on site
• 2 mobile homes (not currently hooked up)
• Portable shed
• Paved road frontage on State Route 146
• Level terrain
• Note: Property is located in the 100-year flood plain

Directions: From the intersection of Route 3 & Route 146, travel East for approximately 3.6 miles. Destination will be on the South (Right).

Earnest Money: $500.00

Tract 3: Investment Opportunity! 2-Bedroom Home with Tenant in Place

102 S John Street, Jonesboro, IL 62952

This auction presents an opportunity to own a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Jonesboro, Illinois. The property features approximately 912 square feet of living space on a level 0.160-acre lot measuring approximately 73 x 100 feet. Built in 1969 with modular construction, this home had a roof and vinyl siding installed approximately 15 years ago. The property is currently tenant-occupied and being sold as-is, where-is, offering potential for investors or buyers looking for a project property.

Key Details:

• Real Estate Tax ID: 14-00-07-617
• Mobile Home Tax ID: 14-330
• Yearly Real Estate Taxes: $201.60 (2024)
• Yearly Mobile Home Taxes: $68.40
• Year Built: 1969
• Home Square Footage: Approximately 912 sq ft
• Lot Size: Approximately 0.160 Acres (73 x 100 feet)
• Bedrooms: 2 ~ Bathrooms: 1

Features:

• Modular construction with vinyl siding exterior
• Shingle roof (approximately 15 years old)
• Electric forced air heating, central air conditioning
• Public water and public sewer connections
• Kitchen with range/oven and refrigerator included
• Concrete slab foundation
• Gravel driveway with attractive front porch
• Current Rental Status: Tenant occupied with verbal month-to-month agreement at $475/month (tenant pays electric)
• Location: Just 0.3 miles from Jonesboro Square

Directions: From the Jonesboro Square, travel East for 0.3 miles, turn South (Right) onto John Street for 177 feet. Home will be on the East (Left).

Earnest Money: $2,500.00

Tract 4: Your Dream Lot on Elm Drive in Ware

149 Elm Drive, Ware, IL 62952

Auction for this corner lot property located in the quiet community of Ware (yes, it's pronounced "Where" - and yes, we've heard all the jokes!). This 0.170-acre lot at 149 Elm Drive offers a blank canvas for someone ready to build, invest, or land bank in Union County.

Key Details:

• Tax ID: 14-00-11-491
• Year Taxes: $175.38
• Lot Size: Approximately 0.170 Acres
• Dimensions: 50' x 150'
• Legal Description: Lot 13 BLK 1 Peter Follis' ADD

Property Features:

• Corner lot with level terrain
• Public water and sewer already available
• Low annual property taxes
• Located in the Shawnee School District
• Clear, buildable lot ready for development
• Peaceful small-town setting in Union County

Directions: From the Jonesboro Square go West for 7.5 miles, turn South (Left) for 0.5 miles. Destination will be on the East (Left).

Earnest Money: $500.00

Seller: Estate of Sherman Mays

Abbreviated Real Estate Terms: Successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a written contract and deposit earnest money as specified for each property. Balance due on or before December 30, 2025. Deed and title insurance will be provided by the seller. Possession will be given on the date of closing. A ten percent (10%) buyer's premium will apply to the high bid to establish the contract price. Make your financial arrangements prior to the auction. Potential buyers may make any inspections prior to auction. Public access to the Internet for online bidding is available at public libraries.

Joe Ollis Auction Service, LLC
IL. Lic # 444.000380

www.ollisauction.com
400 New Hope Road, Buncombe, IL 62912
Office: 618-833-2227 or 618-996-2884 | Toll Free: 800-272-9791
Email: ollis@ollisauction.com

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