An original 1920s farmhouse sits on the property and will be sold as-is, offering potential for restoration or use as a hunting cabin.

Low annual taxes (under $1,500 in 2024) add to the appeal of this investment-grade opportunity.

Whether you're looking for a private rural retreat, productive pasture ground, or a recreational haven, this Franklin County auction is worth your attention.

For more information call or text Phil Brown (314) 753-7444.

Tract 1:

74.79 acres

Pasture

Mature Hardwoods

Hunting & Recreation

Highway H frontage

Scenic Homesites

Country Living

Strain-Japan R-XVI School District

Tract 2:

66.34 acres

Pasture

Mature Hardwoods

Hunting & Recreation

Highway H frontage

Scenic Homesites

Country Living

Strain-Japan R-XVI School District

Tract 3:

83.50 acres

Pasture

Mature Hardwoods

Hunting & Recreation

Highway H frontage

Scenic Homesites

Country Living

Strain-Japan R-XVI School District

Tract 4:

20.20 acres

Pasture

Mature Hardwoods

Hunting & Recreation

Highway H frontage

Old Farmhouse

Barns & Machine shed

Country Living

Strain-Japan R-XVI School District

Auction Terms & Conditions

1. PROCEDURE: Bidding ends Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a soft close, meaning that a bid in the final minute will extend bidding by 5 minutes on each tract.

2. BUYERS PREMIUM: 5% Buyers Premium will be added to the final bid price to arrive at the contract sales price.

3. ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: Winning bidder will enter into a Contract to Purchase immediately upon being declared the Successful Bidder by the Auctioneer. Upon the close of the auction, the winning bidder will be forwarded via email a Contract to Purchase. Trophy Properties and Auction must receive a signed copy of the contract on or before 12:00 NOON, Friday, July 11, 2025 (hand delivered, faxed, or scanned and emailed). The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Once accepted, this agreement shall be binding on the parties and their successors and assigns. This agreement is NOT subject to financing, inspections, or other contingencies or delays the closing for such reason.

4. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of the contract purchase price will be due upon acceptance of the Sales Contract. Business or Personal Checks or Wire Transfer are accepted.

5. BIDDING: Once submitted, a bid cannot be retracted.

6. CLOSING: Closing shall be on or before 3:00 PM., Thursday, August 14, 2025.

7. POSSESSION: Possession will be given at closing, subject to the remaining rights of the current tenant if any.

8. TITLE: Seller shall furnish the buyer(s) at Sellers expense an Owners Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of the purchase price and agrees to provide and execute a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the buyer(s).

9. SURVEY: AT SELLERS OPTION, the Seller shall provide a new survey where there is no existing legal description to convey title.

10. REAL ESTATE TAXES: The 2025 Real Estate taxes to be paid by the Buyer(s).

11. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Trophy Properties and Auction, or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the auction.

12. The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines are drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to this property. Both real estate (including all improvements, if any) is being sold As Is, Where Is with NO warranties expressed or implied. Please make all inspections and have financing arranged prior to the end of bidding. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. This property is subject to prior sale.