3,600 SF all-steel commercial shop & showroom at a signalized corner on 10th Avenue South — selling at true auction to the highest bidder.
While this building went up, the owner climbed a ladder and checked every bolt. Thirty years later it's still kept that way — clean, tight, and maintained like an inspection is coming tomorrow.
The building (40x90, built 1996): 2,400 SF shop with boiler-fed radiant heat through an 8" concrete floor, floor drains, 220V at multiple locations, Delta Rib steel walls and ceiling, and 12x12 and 10x10 overhead doors. 1,200 SF air-conditioned showroom front with reception and two private offices. All LED lighting. Roof and floors in excellent condition.
The corner: Full access at a signalized intersection on Great Falls' busiest business corridor — 23,000+ vehicles daily.
Income from day one: The paved lot is leased month-to-month at $5,100/mo, used as a car lot. The lease covers the lot only — the shop and showroom are open for the buyer's own use. Month-to-month tenancy means a buyer who wants the whole property has that option too. Lease details in the bidder package.
Seller financing available: The seller will consider carrying a Contract for Deed on terms agreed in advance. Financing is not automatic and is not a published term of this auction — interested buyers must call before bidding to discuss structure. Call Jim Eli at 406-899-6039.
The numbers: Opening bid $875,000. High bid + 6% buyer's premium = contract price, the total the buyer pays. $25,000 deposit from the high bidder within 24 hours of seller confirmation. Closing on or before September 18, 2026.
See it first: Open previews Friday, July 24, Friday, August 7, and Friday, August 14 — 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Jim Eli, Lead Auctioneer, on site: 406-899-6039.
Full property story, photos, and details: https://www.nationalauctionusa.com/auction/seller-financed-commercial-auction-10th-ave-s-great-falls-78633/details
AUCTION TERMS SUMMARY📋 KEY BIDDING REQUIREMENTS — READ BEFORE BIDDING🔹 SALE STRUCTURE: Online Only — subject to seller confirmation🔹 OPENING BID: $875,000🔹 BUYER'S PREMIUM: 6% added to the winning bid — high bid + buyer's premium = contract price, the total the buyer pays🔹 REQUIRED DEPOSIT: $25,000 due within 24 hours of seller confirmation if high bidder🔹 BALANCE AT CLOSING: Full contract price due in collected funds at closing unless seller financing has been arranged in advance🔹 SELLER FINANCING: Available by prior arrangement only. Not automatic and not a published term of this auction. Interested buyers must contact the Auctioneers BEFORE bidding to discuss terms.🔹 CLOSING DEADLINE: On or before September 18, 2026🔹 CURRENT LEASE: The paved lot area is subject to an existing month-to-month lease. The building is not leased.🔹 PROPERTY CONDITION: Sold "AS-IS" — all sales final, no contingencies🔹 BIDDING FORMAT: Online auction, soft close with 5-minute extensions; telephone bidding available by calling (406) 259-4730⚠️ CRITICAL: This is a binding contract. If you win and fail to perform, you forfeit your $25,000 deposit plus additional remedies. Bid only on terms you can close.Broker Participation Welcome: A 1.5% co-op commission is paid on the bid price (buyer's premium excluded). Brokers must register their buyer in writing with the Auctioneers before the buyer's first bid — no exceptions. To register, call Cash Seal, National Auction USA, at (406) 259-4730 or email
[email protected] Terms Listed Below ⬇️REAL ESTATE AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS1. PROPERTY INFORMATION1.1 Property Address: 3510 10TH AVE S, GREAT FALLS, MT 594051.2 Legal Description: CHARLES RUSSELL ADDITION, S17, T20 N, R04 E, BLOCK 004, LOT 0031.3 Owner: Owner of record, Cascade County, Montana1.4 Prior Sale Disclaimer: Seller reserves the right to accept pre-auction offers. All pre-auction offers must be submitted in writing to National Auction USA and will be presented to the Seller.1.5 Existing Lease: The paved lot area is subject to an existing month-to-month lease used as a car lot. The lease covers the lot area only and does not include the building. Lease details are available in the bidder package. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the lease and satisfying themselves as to its terms, its status at closing, and any notice required to terminate it.2. BIDDER REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION2.1 Registration Requirements: All bidders must complete registration with the auction company prior to participating, including:2.1.1 Online agreement to these Terms and Conditions at registration2.1.2 Proof of financial capability as outlined in Section 2.22.1.3 Valid identification verification2.1.4 Minimum age requirement of eighteen (18) years2.1.5 Time is of the essence for all registration requirements2.2 Proof of Financial Capability: Prior to bidding, all bidders must demonstrate the ability to deliver the $25,000 deposit by providing proof of available funds, a bank statement, or a financial institution letter confirming sufficient funds. The $25,000 deposit is required only from the high bidder and is due within 24 hours of seller confirmation.2.3 Bidder Verification:2.3.1 All bidding rights are provisional until complete identity verification2.3.2 Incomplete verification results in registration rejection and terminated bidding activity2.3.3 Auctioneer reserves the right to revoke bidding privileges at any time2.3.4 Bidders are responsible for all activity conducted under their account2.3.5 Fraudulent or suspicious activity results in immediate disqualification and possible legal action2.4 Broker Participation:2.4.1 A 1.5% co-op commission is paid on the bid price; the buyer's premium is excluded from the calculation2.4.2 Brokers must register their buyer in writing with the Auctioneers before the buyer's first bid — no exceptions. Time is of the essence.2.4.3 To register a buyer, call Cash Seal, National Auction USA, at (406) 259-4730 or email
[email protected] Due Diligence Requirements: Bidders are strongly encouraged to:2.5.1 Physically inspect the property prior to bidding — open previews Friday, August 7 and Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:00 to 7:00 PM2.5.2 Obtain independent appraisal and/or inspection if desired2.5.3 Review the existing lease on the paved lot area2.5.4 Review all property documents and disclosures2.5.5 Confirm your ability to close on the full contract price, or arrange seller financing in advance under Section 42.5.6 Understand that all sales are final with no contingencies3. AUCTION PROCEDURES3.1 Auction Format: This is an online-only auction. Telephone bidding may be arranged by calling (406) 259-4730.3.2 Seller Confirmation:3.2.1 This auction is conducted with seller confirmation3.2.2 The Seller will review the final winning bid and has reserved the right to accept or decline it within twenty-four (24) hours of auction close. Upon confirmation, the high bid plus the 6% buyer's premium equals the contract price.3.2.3 The Seller retains sole discretion over confirmation and may consider both the bid amount and the payment structure in deciding whether to confirm3.3 Opening Bid: $875,0003.4 Bidding Process:3.4.1 Bidding opens Wednesday, August 5, 2026 and closes Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM MDT with an auto-extend feature3.4.2 If a bid is placed in the final five (5) minutes, bidding extends another five (5) minutes from when that bid was placed3.4.3 Process continues until five (5) minutes pass without a new bid3.4.4 Auctioneer reserves the right to adjust the auto-extension time period and to adjust bid increments at any time3.4.5 Email notifications will be sent to bidders when outbid until bidding begins to close3.5 Auctioneer Discretion:3.5.1 Auctioneer reserves the right to pause, extend, postpone, or restart bidding at any time3.5.2 Such actions may be taken for technical difficulties, bidding disputes, verification issues, failure to meet seller confirmation, or to ensure fair bidding opportunities3.5.3 All auctioneer decisions are final and at the sole discretion of the auctioneer3.6 Purchase Price Calculation and Buyer's Premium:3.6.1 The winning bid plus a six percent (6%) buyer's premium equals the contract price — the total the buyer pays for the property3.6.2 The full contract price is due in collected funds at closing unless seller financing has been arranged in advance under Section 43.6.3 The $25,000 deposit may be paid by check or wire to the escrow agent, Flying S Title, and will be credited toward the contract price at closing3.6.4 The buyer's premium is due in full at closing and is not financed3.7 Bidding Rules:3.7.1 All bids are final with no withdrawals permitted for any reason3.7.2 Auctioneer determines the winning bidder in any dispute3.7.3 Auctioneer's records are conclusive for all sale details3.7.4 Auctioneer may reject insufficient bid increases3.7.5 Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse participation or remove disruptive bidders3.7.6 The auctioneer reserves the right to place bids on behalf of the Seller at any time prior to seller confirmation4. SELLER FINANCING — AVAILABLE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT4.1 Not a Published Term: This property is offered as a cash sale at auction. Seller financing is not a term of this auction and is not automatic. No financing terms are published, offered, or guaranteed to any bidder.4.2 Arrangement Before Bidding: The Seller will consider carrying a Contract for Deed on terms agreed in advance. Any bidder who wishes to purchase using seller financing MUST contact the Auctioneers and reach agreement with the Seller on financing terms BEFORE placing a bid.4.3 No Post-Auction Financing Requests: A bidder who places a bid without an approved financing arrangement in place is bidding on a cash basis and is obligated to close for the full contract price in collected funds. Financing requests made after the close of bidding will not be honored and do not relieve the high bidder of the obligation to close.4.4 Seller Discretion: The Seller is under no obligation to offer financing to any bidder, on any terms. Approval of a financing arrangement for one bidder creates no entitlement for any other bidder.4.5 Contact: To discuss seller financing before bidding, call Jim Eli, Lead Auctioneer, at (406) 899-6039 or National Auction USA at (406) 259-4730.4.6 Controlling Instrument: If seller financing is arranged, the complete Contract for Deed instrument drafted by the Seller's counsel controls all financing terms and supersedes any summary in these terms or in marketing materials.5. PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS5.1 Immediate Requirements (Within 24 Hours of Seller Confirmation):5.1.1 Execute the Auction Purchase Agreement without modification5.1.2 Submit the $25,000 deposit specified in Section 3.6.35.1.3 Time is of the essence for all requirements in this section5.1.4 Failure to complete these requirements within twenty-four (24) hours does not release the high bidder from the binding obligation created by the winning bid; the Auctioneers additionally reserve the right, subject to Seller confirmation, to offer the property to the next-highest qualified bidder at that bidder's high bid5.2 Closing Requirements:5.2.1 Closing must occur on or before September 18, 20265.2.2 Time is of the essence for all closing deadlines5.2.3 Closing and escrow conducted by Flying S Title5.2.4 The full contract price and the Buyer's closing costs are due in collected funds at closing; the $25,000 deposit is credited toward the contract price. If seller financing was arranged in advance under Section 4, the agreed down payment, the buyer's premium, and the Buyer's closing costs are due at closing.5.3 No Contingencies: Purchase is not contingent upon:5.3.1 Obtaining outside financing5.3.2 Obtaining seller financing5.3.3 Property appraisal results5.3.4 Property inspections5.3.5 Any other conditions whatsoever6. PROPERTY CONDITION AND DISCLOSURES6.1 As-Is Sale:6.1.1 Property sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" with all faults6.1.2 No warranties regarding condition, description, or suitability6.1.3 Neither seller nor auctioneer is responsible for the property condition6.1.4 Purchaser accepts the property exactly as it exists on closing day6.2 Property Boundaries and Measurements:6.2.1 Boundary depictions in marketing imagery are approximate and for illustration purposes only6.2.2 All acreage and square footage are approximate estimates6.2.3 No new survey provided — existing legal description used; buyers must rely on the title commitment and legal description6.3 Environmental and Regulatory Disclosures:6.3.1 To the Seller's knowledge, there are no environmental conditions, releases, contamination, or underground storage tanks affecting the property6.3.2 The property is nonetheless sold subject to any environmental or regulatory conditions of record or discoverable by inspection, including flood zone designations and wetland regulations6.3.3 Property sold subject to mineral rights, water rights, riparian or littoral rights6.3.4 Property sold subject to government agency regulations and building codes6.3.5 Property sold subject to all easements, restrictions, zoning laws, rights-of-way, and matters of public record6.4 Title and Conveyance:6.4.1 Seller provides a current title commitment6.4.2 Conveyance is by warranty deed at closing. If seller financing is arranged in advance under Section 4, conveyance is by Contract for Deed with the deed held in escrow by Flying S Title and released to the Buyer upon satisfaction of the Contract for Deed.6.4.3 Real estate taxes prorated between Seller and Buyer as of the closing date6.4.4 The escrow and closing fee is split equally between Seller and Buyer; recording fees are paid by the Buyer6.4.5 Possession granted at closing, subject to the existing month-to-month lease on the paved lot area described in Section 1.56.5 Information Accuracy:6.5.1 All promotional information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed6.5.2 Information derived from sources deemed reliable, but accuracy not warranted6.5.3 Auction announcements take precedence over all advertising6.5.4 Seller has no liability for representations except as stated in the sale agreement6.5.5 No obligation to update information after publication7. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS7.1 Default Consequences: If the purchaser fails to close for any reason:7.1.1 Time is of the essence for all obligations under this agreement7.1.2 Forfeiture of the $25,000 deposit as provided in the Auction Purchase Agreement7.1.3 Liability for costs of subsequent auction7.1.4 Responsibility for attorney fees and collection costs7.1.5 Outstanding balances accrue 1.5% interest per month7.1.6 Seller may pursue additional legal remedies, including suit for specific performance7.1.7 Legal proceedings governed by the laws of the State of Montana; venue in Yellowstone County, Montana7.2 Liquidated Damages:7.2.1 Damages cover auction costs, seller expenses, labor, and related costs7.2.2 Provision does not limit seller's right to pursue additional remedies7.2.3 Seller has no obligation to accept backup bids if the high bidder defaults7.3 Liability and Risk:7.3.1 Bidders preview and bid at their own risk7.3.2 Auction company and representatives not liable for injuries or damages7.3.3 Bidders agree to hold the auction company harmless from all claims7.4 Privacy Policy:7.4.1 Personal information protected and not shared without permission7.4.2 Email notifications regarding future auctions (opt-out available)8. GENERAL PROVISIONS8.1 Agency Disclosure:8.1.1 This is a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) property offered at public auction. National Auction USA of Billings, Montana, and Jim Eli of Great Falls, Montana, acting jointly as the auctioneers of record, represent the property owner exclusively in the capacity of auctioneers and do not act as the Seller's listing real estate broker8.1.2 The Auctioneers do not provide buyer representation or buyer agency services8.1.3 All bidders and prospective buyers are advised to seek independent representation if desired8.2 Auctioneer Rights:8.2.1 Auctioneer, agents, brokers, and staff may bid and purchase at auction8.2.2 Right to amend terms, cancel auction, or remove bidders/property at any time8.2.3 Changes posted online and effective immediately8.3 Technical Issues:8.3.1 Auction company may extend, continue, pause, reopen, postpone, or close bidding for technical problems8.3.2 No liability for missed bids, technical failures, or connectivity issues8.3.3 Email updates provided to registered bidders as necessary8.4 Pre-Auction Rights:8.4.1 Seller reserves the right to accept offers before auction; all pre-auction offers must be submitted in writing to National Auction USA and will be presented to the Seller, and any accepted pre-auction offer is subject to the full compensation provisions of the auction, including the buyer's premium8.4.2 Auction may be cancelled or postponed at discretion8.4.3 Property preview conducted at participant's own risk8.5 Force Majeure: National Auction USA shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these terms which is due to fire, casualty, flood, earthquake, other acts of God, strikes, labor disputes, wars, government requirements, court orders, or other circumstances beyond National Auction USA's reasonable control. In such events, National Auction USA reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the auction as necessary.8.6 Contact Information: Jim Eli, Lead Auctioneer — (406) 899-6039 · National Auction USA — (406) 259-4730Binding Agreement: By registering for this auction and agreeing to these terms online, bidders acknowledge having read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all terms and conditions herein. Placing a bid constitutes a legally binding agreement to purchase the property under these stated terms if successful.COPYRIGHT NOTICE© 2026 National Auction USA. All rights reserved. These terms and conditions, auction materials, property descriptions, photographs, and all other content related to this auction are the exclusive property of National Auction USA and are protected by copyright law. No part of these materials may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or used in any form without the express written permission of National Auction USA.