Crawford Co C-Store & Axe Throwing Facility Real Estate Online Only Auction

CRAWFORD COUNTY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION
HIGH VISIBILITY · 286’ +/- FRONTAGE ON STATE RD 66
1.69 +/- ACRES · OFFERED IN 2 TRACTS
2055 SF RESTAURANT & FUEL CENTER w/UPDATES
1200 SF RECENTLY RENOVATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
MOBILE AXE THROWING TRAILER · OFFERED AS TRACT 3
OPENING BIDS MEET RESERVES!!
ONLINE ONLY · BIDDING ENDS JULY 1
ADDRESS: 2834 S State Road 66, Marengo, IN 47170
LOCATION: Only 3.5 miles north of Exit 92 Interstate 64!!
REAL ESTATE INFO: GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!! RARE CHANCE TO OWN A UNIQUE TURNKEY PROPERTY! Features a 2055-SF commercial building with updates and underground fuel tank with two compartments recently operated as a restaurant/catering business (formerly a C-store & food mart) & fuel center. Also includes a 2022-renovated (complete makeover) 1200 SF metal-sided barn recently operated as an axe throwing entertainment venue & bar! Great location-only minutes from I-64, exit 92! High visibility and lots of road frontage right off State Rd 66! Total of 1.69 +/- acres being offered in two tracts! Also features a mobile axe throwing trailer offered as tract three! Both buildings include a complete line of operating equipment (see lists below) transferred with the real estate. Property offers lots of potential in a high traffic area! In addition to the nearby interstate, County fairgrounds only two (2) miles away! Opening bids meet reserves! Get in on this one-of-a-kind opportunity now!
TRACT 1: 0.565 +/- acre (shown as Tract 1 on new Survey-see Documents section for copy); 143.50’ +/- high visibility frontage on State Rd 66; 1947-built 2055 SF commercial building with updates; 4600 SF paved parking area; underground storage fuel tank w/two (2) compartments & TLSC 300 auto monitoring system. Building updates include fire suppression system (new in 2018); electric upgrade to 400 amp (2018); upgraded lights & ballasts (2018); new anodes installed in USTs (2017); new mini-split AC/heat units (2022); new Big Max propane heat system (2019). Underground tank is up to date on inspections with a clean bill of health (see Documents section for copies). Tank is currently empty. Building is being used as a restaurant/catering business and was formerly a C-store and food mart. Subject to access easement for adjacent property.
EQUIPMENT INVENTORY/DETAILS (INCLUDED WITH TRACT 1 REAL ESTATE): Taylor Ice Cream Machine; Taylor Slush Machine; 20’ Work table system w warming drawers and dipping wells; two (2) Lincoln Impinger pizza ovens; 1800 Broaster pressure fryer; 1800 Broaster Accessory kit; Breading station; Digital menu boards; ice machine (new in 2018); CAS deli scale; Moffat oven; flat top grill; Berg sandwich prep table (new in 2018); Berkel deli slicer; Alamo Deli Case (new in 2018); work station tables on wheels; full pan storage racks; Westwind double door freezer (new in 2019); Migali pizza prep table (new in 2019); True countertop work station refrigerator; True single door freezer; True double door merchandise refrigerator; Chest freezer; Miscellaneous shelves, dishes, baking pans, silverware, mixing dishes & appliances; tables & chairs; Square POS system; & safes.
TRACT 2: 1.129 +/- acres (shown as Tracts 2 0.552 ac & 3 0.577 ac on survey-see Documents section for details); 142.5’+/- high visibility frontage on State Rd 66; 1200 SF 1980-built pole barn completely renovated in 2022; currently used as an axe throwing venue and bar and includes five (5) axe throwing lanes, each with two (2) frames housing replaceable 6x6 wooden blocks & surrounded by 1” thick rubber mats; target distance from throwing line and target heights are set at the World Axe Throwing League guidelines; & multiple game settings on Pi. Subject to access easement for adjacent property.
EQUIPMENT INVENTORY/DETAILS (INCLUDED WITH TRACT 2 REAL ESTATE): Five Optoma projectors; five Raspberry Pi; five Macally keyboard/mouse combo; one (1) Workhorse sprayer; five (5) Estwing axes; five (5) Cold Steel Axe Gang Hatchets (various lengths); indoor tables & chairs; outdoor tables and chairs.
LOT 3: Custom-made, one-of-a kind mobile axe throwing trailer; 21’ long (tongue to tail) x 7.5’ wide x 13.5’ tall (at the highest point); features 115v male-type receptacle (connects to standard extension cord); three (3) wall sockets along roof; remote-controlled target wall that raises and lowers & detachable steps for easy transport and setup; includes two (2) target frames-each housing 6x6 wooden blocks & surrounded by 1” thick rubber mats; target distance from throwing line and target heights are set at the World Axe Throwing League guidelines; two (2) remote control LED light fixtures (flash, dim, & change colors); two (2) overhead LED projectors-project bullseyes & zombie heads onto the target walls (unique feature standing out against competitors); overhead cover (for adverse weather); & stabilizing jacks on each corner. Title included. Per Indiana Dept of Revenue, Indiana sales tax (7%) will be charged on this lot unless you are tax exempt and complete an ST-108A.
WEBSITE & BUSINESS NAMES: The business is currently known as The Happy Hive Food Mart and Buzzin’ Suds & Bad Axes. Website, Facebook page, DBA names, and current ongoing catering jobs can be included with the real estate upon request. Buyer is responsible for the cost of attorney’s fees to handle the transfer. Owners will provide axe and booking software training. Waiver information can also be provided. Click the following link to view the current website: https://www.happyhive.net/
LIQUOR LICENSE: New owners must apply and qualify for a liquor license. See Documents section for general information on application process.
ULTIMATE CHOICE BIDDING SYSTEM: The “Ultimate Choice” bidding system allows someone to bid on individual tracts or a combination of tracts throughout the auction. This auction system DOES NOT include a maximum bid feature; the price will increase to the bid amount that is entered for both individual tract bids or combination bids. Any posted bid is considered active and could be back in winning position any time during the auction due to different combinations being offered. The final auction price will be determined by the combination which realizes the highest bid. If you have any questions about this system, please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss.
BROKER PARTICIPATION: A one percent commission is available to properly registered Real Estate Brokers/Agents. You must pre-register your Buyers with Beckort Auctions, LLC twenty-four (24) hours before the end of the auction by filling out and recording with Beckort Auctions a Broker Registration Form. Please review the Broker Registration form under the Documents section for eligibility.
INSPECTION: Tues June 24 12-1 PM
UTILITY PROVIDERS: Electric-Duke Energy; Public Water-Crawford County Water
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 1-Pt SE qtr SE qtr 36-2-1 (0.565 ac); Tract 2-Pt SE qtr SE qtr 36-2-1 (0.552 ac) & Pt SE qtr SE qtr 36-2-1 (0.577 ac)
PARCEL ID NOS.: Tract 1 is part of parent parcel no. 13-07-36-435-001.000-013; Tract 2 is all of parcel number 13-07-36-435-001.001-013 and part of parent parcel no. 13-07-36-435-001.000-013.
TAXES: Parent parcel no. 13-07-36-435-001.000-013-$600.76 per semi-annual installment; parcel number 13-07-36-435-001.001-013-$60.58 per semi-annual installment. Taxes are based on seller’s current assessments and deductions, if any.
DIRECTIONS: From I-64 Marengo Exit 92, north on St. Rd 66 3.6 miles to site on right.
OWNER: Cheri Banet, LLC & Happy Hive Enterprises, LLC
2834 S SR 66 Marengo, 47170
Ends on 07/01/2025