LIVE ON-SITE PUBLIC AUCTION

Trufant Masonic Lodge & Contents

Thursday, September 5^th 2024 @ 12:00PM

LOCATION: Corner of 1^st St & C St Trufant, MI 49347

DIRECTIONS: From Grand Rapids take US-131 North to the Sand Lake exit #110, East 2 miles to Northland Dr/Federal Rd (at the traffic light), North 2 miles to Stanton Rd, east 7 miles to the village of Trufant, slight right on 1^st to Auction. OR from Big Rapids take US-131 South to the Pierson exit #114, East 1 mile to Federal Rd, South 1 ½ mile to Stanton Rd, east 7 miles to the village of Trufant, slight right on 1^st to Auction. Watch for signs!

The Trufant & Howard City Masonic Lodges have consolidated. This building must be sold to help complete their plans.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a piece of Trufant History.

The Trufant Masonic Lodge #456 was chartered in 1909 by the Grand Lodge of Michigan. They moved from downtown Trufant in the 1940s when this building was bought from Trufant Schools.

REAL ESTATE OVERVIEW:

Offered at 1:00PM

$25k minimum bid! Motivated Sellers!

• Built in approx. 1905
• Lots 1, 2 & 3 BLK Village of Trufant, survey to be provided
• 150ft x 60ft corner lot with frontage on 1^st Street & C Street
• Modern steel roof
• Vinyl siding
• Hardwood floors through out
• 11 ½’ ceilings through out
• Large open rooms
• Kitchen & serving area
• Well insulated walls
• 1 bathroom
• Modern propane furnace
• 4” well approx 10 years old
• Large Michigan style basement
• Natural gas available in the street

PP# 013-176-001-00

Maple Valley Twp/Montcalm Co

Lakeview Schools

Zoning: C-1 Commercial

2024 Assessed Value: $39,300

2024 SEV: $39,300

2023 Winter Taxes: $75.91

2023 Summer Taxes: $168.39

Property Class: 201 Commercial

New survey available

INSPECTIONS DATES:

Monday, August 26^th 6:00PM-7:00PM

Friday, August 30^th 6:00PM-7:00PM

Monday, September 2^nd 6:00PM-7:00PM

Thursday, September 5^th 10:00AM-12:00PM

REAL ESTATE TERMS OVERVIEW:

A complete Purchase Agreement with all terms and conditions of this Auction is available; the following is only an overview.

Registration: The Auction begins at 1:00PM on-site at the lodge. Registration begins at 11:00AM; please arrive with enough time to be completely registered by 12:30PM. The registration process is free, easy and takes about 10 minutes. You will need your driver’s license and to sign a few documents stating that you understand the Auction requirements. You will also need to have an opening bid in mind to complete the registration form. This number will be held in confidence and will be used to start the bidding when the Auction starts. You must be registered for a Real Estate Buyer Number to bid at this Auction.

Registration Requirements: Bidders must first sign and accept all disclosure forms including seller's disclosure and waiving the opportunity for inspections. All inspections must be completed prior to Auction. Bidders must register for a special Real Estate Buyers number day of Auction and complete an opening bid form.

Real Estate Deposit Requirements: If you are the successful bidder and your bid is accepted you will immediately need to execute the Purchase Agreement with a nonrefundable deposit of $5,000. Your bid is not contingent upon being approved for financing. Please arrange financing prior to Auction and be able to pay cash at closing.

Bidding: The Auction of this real estate will take place in the same manner in which you would expect to bid on a piece of personal property. The Auctioneer will move at a slower pace to ensure that every person clearly understands the amount of the previous bid. You will have the opportunity to bid as many times as you like and upon conclusion, the highest bid will be offered to the seller. The Auctioneers decision is final. If you're the successful bidder - congratulations! You'll meet with Noah Smith immediately after the Auction to pay the required deposit, sign purchase agreements and complete all necessary documents.

Property Disclaimer: The property is being offered "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties of any type express or implied. All information advertised or stated has been derived from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Buyers shall rely totally on their inspection of the property and records. Any improvements that must be made are the responsibility of the buyer. Any announcements made Auction day take precedence over prior written and oral statements. The Auction will be conducted by the sole discretion of the Auctioneers.

Buyer Premium: A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the final bid to create the purchase price. Please take this into consideration when bidding.

Possession: Possession will be at closing

Closing: Closing will occur within 45 days of Auction. Balance of purchase price will be due at closing.

Deed: Seller shall supply an owner's title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price.

Easements: Sale of property is subject to all easements of record.

Closing & Broker Fees: The buyer will incur standard closing costs & broker fees of approx $900.

Survey: A survey has been provided by the seller at no cost to the buyer and is to be accepted by the buyer.

Real Estate Taxes: Taxes shall be prorated to the date of closing.

Buyer's Agent Broker Participation (if you are buyer that is represented by a buyer’s agent): A 1.5% commission on the high bid will be paid to a licensed Michigan Broker whose prospect pays for and closes on the property. Commission is tabulated from the high bid before the premium is added. The broker must first register their prospect in writing by sending an email to artsmithauctioneers@gmail.com. Broker or agent must inspect the property with their client and attend the Auction with the prospect and sign in. There can be no exceptions to this procedure; no oral registrations will be accepted.

Septic & Well Information: The well and septic is in unknown condition, but currently in working order to the best of our knowledge. The well water has not been tested. The septic system is outdated. The property is being offered "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties of any type. 

The information provided is a summary of information available from numerous sources, the majority of which have not been independently confirmed. This summary has been provided only for the use of prospective bidders at the Public Auction to be held on September 5^th 2024. It is supplied for whatever assistance it may provide in answering questions, however, all information and opinions are supplied without warranties or representations; either expressed or implied whatsoever.

Prospective bidders are advised to avail themselves to records of Maple Valley Township, Montcalm County and the State of Michigan and to make inspections of the premises on their own behalf; consulting whatever advisor they may feel appropriate.

New data, corrections, or changes could be made after the printing of this packet. Please arrive prior to the start of the Auction to inspect and consider any new information and changes.

PERSONAL PROPERTY OVERVIEW:

TERMS: Cash or good check day of Auction. Master Card or VISA with 5% service fee. We subscribe to Pay-Tec, A NATIONAL CHECK COLLECTION COMPANY. All items sell in “as-is” condition.

MANY ITEMS PACKED AWAY, THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY AN OVERVIEW:

Masonic Collectibles

Masonic books & supplies

Masonic ritual items

Large floor model glass door display case, some glass broken on top (11' 9" long, 34" high, 24" deep)

Large wood framed glass door closet

Presidential elect bingo game

Primitive pie safe

Primitive stepback cupboard

Thomas elect organ

Lester spinet piano

(2) Large wood benches

Large wood keg

Antique wheel chair

Vintage desk lamp

Antique wood doors

Antique tables & chairs

Fire King coffee cups & saucers

Set of china

Collectible teapots

Enamelware coffee pots

(25+) Spindle back chairs

Collectible glassware

Green Depression glass

Unique items from pasted generations packed away

Primitive collectibles

Garland 10 burner commercial gas range

Hobart industrial meat grinder

Alum 3-place heated serving unit on wheels 220v

Frigidaire side by side frigerator/freezer

Sev. elect roasters

Sev. elect heated serving trays

SS pots & trays

Kitchen items

Alum serving trays

Baker rack & pans

Food prep heat lamps

Disposable dinning supplies

Microwaves

Sev. large coffee makers

Quantity of silverware

Adobe Brown Quarry tile (50+ boxes)

Many rows of connected theater seats

Mike stands & related

Metal & wood folding chairs

Card tables

File cabinets

Sev. wood frame arm chairs

Metal closet

Wheel barrow

Lots misc furniture

SS sink

Window air conditioner

Plant stands

Signs & banners

Small wood desk