25+ Ac Washington Co (Pekin) Multi-Parcel Land Online Only Auction
25+ AC WASHINGTON CO MULTI-PARCEL LAND AUCTION
OFFERED IN 4 TRACTS · COMBO BIDDING
3800’+ FRONTAGE on S OLIVE BRANCH ROAD
IDEAL BUILD SITES · 2 CORNER LOTS · TILLABLE
2600+ SF 2-STORY FARMHOUSE · RENOVATION SPECIAL!
ONLINE ONLY · BIDDING ENDS NOV 4
Address: 3779 S Olive Branch Rd., Pekin, IN 47165
Location: Only 2.5 miles south of South Boston & 6 miles NE of New Pekin!
COMBINATION BIDDING WILL OPEN ON OCT 28!
A BIDDING CENTER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON NOV 4 (AUCTION END DAY) AT OUR OFFICE IN CORYDON BEGINNING AT 2 PM. PLEASE CALL AHEAD (812) 738-9476 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
REAL ESTATE INFO: INVESTORS, BUILDERS, VISIONARIES - UNLOCK UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! Offered in 4 separate tracts with combination bidding available, this private country setting is only minutes from South Boston and New Pekin and provides ultimate flexibility to build, farm, or invest! Renovate the existing 1900’s farmhouse or, better yet, build your own dream home brand new! Boasting an unbelievable 3037’ frontage on the east side of Olive Branch Road & an additional 841’ on the west side, two prime corner lots, and 15 acres of tillable, level ground, numerous building and agricultural opportunities exist! Utilities are available at the road, along with a choice of ideal build sites. Additional bonus - Clark State Forest is approximately 2 miles away, boasting nearly 27,000 acres of public ground for hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and other outdoor recreation. This property is ready for immediate revitalization, building, farming, livestock, or income generation! SET YOUR AMBITION TO WIN & BID NOW!
TRACT #1: Includes 3.1 +/- acres; 730’ +/- frontage on east side of Olive Branch Rd.; all open & tillable; corner lot; favorable site topography; & utilities available.
TRACT #2: Includes 4.69 +/- acres & 2-story 1900’s farmhouse (renovation special!), detached metal garage & barns; 841’ +/- frontage on west side of Olive Branch Rd.; open with some trees along boundaries & throughout yard; includes grain bin w/LP gas dryer (LP tank ownership-unknown); two water hydrants; & across the road from Tract #3. House features: 2620 +/- SF living area (1700’ +/- 1st floor & 850’ +/- 2nd floor); 1700’ SF crawl space; 3BR/1BA; & large wooden deck. Mechanicals: electric water heater; LP gas forced air furnace (LP tank-owned); no central A/C (one window A/C unit included); septic system (see Documents section for 2008 repair permit). The home needs significant repairs. The barns need significant repairs or removal. NOTE: Sells subject to grain bin storage lease through Oct 1, 2027. New buyer will receive $800 rental payment.
TRACT #3: Includes 5.32 +/- acres & pole barn; 612’ +/- frontage on east side of Olive Branch Rd.; mostly open w/sparse trees throughout; includes electric meter (service is currently turned off); includes water hydrant (meter is located on Tract 2-buyer will need to install separate meter unless Tracts 2 & 3 are purchased together); fenced with t-post & woven wire; recently used for horses/pasture; & across the road from Tract #2.
TRACT #4: Includes 12.62 +/- acres; 1695’ +/- frontage on east side of Olive Branch Rd.; all open & tillable; corner lot; favorable site topography; utilities available; & adjoins Tract #3.
UTILITIES: Electric-Jackson Co REMC; Public Water-East Washington Rural; Septic System on Tract 2 (see Documents section for copy of 2008 permit for repairs); Internet-FIOS available through Jackson Co REMC
OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION: Tues Oct 27 12-1 PM (auction co rep will be onsite)
SURVEY: There is a current survey/auction plat available. See Documents section for details.
DIVISIBLE LOT: Upon conveyance to new buyer, lots may be further divisible, subject to county ordinance rules. See Documents section for Washington County Subdivision Ordinance. Call Surveyor’s office at 812-883-4604 for more details.
PROPERTY TOUR (includes INTERACTIVE MAP): Check out our new Property Tour below designed to guide you through key points of interest and information pertaining to the real estate. View a 3D spin of the property, topography, water features, soils, land use, utilities, nearby points of interest, & much more!
POSSESSION/CLOSING INFO: Possession at closing; buyer to pay all title/closing fees except deed prep.
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 and 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. Combination bidding will be allowed as of Noon on Oct 28. 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.
FARM LEASE: Tracts 1, 2, & 4 sell subject to Fall Harvest rights to farmer, all proceeds to be paid to Seller. There is a separate storage lease agreement for the grain bin on Tract 2 through Oct 1, 2027. New buyer will receive $800 rental payment.
GAS/MINERAL RIGHTS: All oil and gas and/or mineral rights (if any) owned by the Sellers will be conveyed to the Purchaser(s) at closing.
SCHOOLS: This address is zoned for East Washington Elementary School, East Washington Middle School and Eastern High School. The property has 8 nearby schools spanning elementary, middle, and high grades, the closest about 2.7 miles away. Elementary through high school are all within a short drive — a real plus for families.
CURRENT PARENT PARCEL ID: 88-15-05-000-008.002-015
TAXES: Polk Township. Taxes are $1,101.32 per semi-annual installment. The current tax amount includes the entire 25+ acres and improvements, and is based on seller’s current assessments and tax deductions, if any. Taxes will be reassessed upon conveyance to new buyer.
DIRECTIONS: From Pekin, head north on IN-60 for 2.9 miles; then right (east) on E Motsinger Rd. for 3.2 miles; then left (north) at stop sign on Olive Branch Rd to site.
OWNER: Marcia Lanham
3779 S Olive Branch Road Pekin, 47165
Ends on 11/04/2026