Offered in a sealed bid auction format, this iconic Mentor railroad building is situated on just over 2 acres of land, located about 1 mile from SR 2 & SR 615. Starting bid for the property and contents is only $400,000. Most recently utilized as a full service restaurant, bar & event center, it offers a full kitchen, ample dining space as well as outdoor space for hosting recreational events. Per county records, the building is 5159 s.f. +/- and has an additional 3500 +/- s.f. of outdoor covered space. The lot offers approximately 828' of road frontage so huge visibility, along with parking for dozens of vehicles. The property could also be utilized for other business purposes and is currently zoned M-1 (see attachments for permitted uses). Call to arrange your personal tour of the property. The price shown is the starting bid price in this sealed bid auction venue so be sure to submit your highest & best offer prior to the deadline date of September 30th at 5:00 PM. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer ahead of the deadline, so don't delay on this great opportunity to own a piece of local history.
Offered in cooperation with: Rick Osborne Jr. & Keller Williams Greater Cleveland, N.E.
1) Registrations and Deposits
Although there is no obligation to bid, all perspective buyers must register in order to bid at the Auction. You must provide proof of funds or lender pre-approval sufficient to justify your offer. A personal check may be accepted at the discretion of the Auctioneer for the aforesaid amount. If you are the successful bidder, you will post the deposit to GM Title to deposit in a non-interest bearing trust/escrow account. These funds will be returned at the successful closing at said property which shall occur within the time specified in the purchase agreement. If purchaser fails to close as for the sale contract, any deposit is forfeited.
2) Auction Type:
Properties may be offered through any of the following Auction methods:
- Sealed bid- A confidential bid to be opened at a predetermined place and time.
The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any property from the auction, up to the start of the auction without penalty, including Absolutes. At any time, the Seller may turn property into absolute auction.
3)Conditions of the Auction:
The Auctioneer’s decision is final win the event of dispute over any Auction matter.
The Auctioneer reserves the right to accept bids in any increments he/she feels are in the best interest of the clients and reserve the right to waive any previously printed or announced requirements. All Auction day announcements by the Auctioneer supersede any printed material or any other Auction statements made previously. The Auctioneer reserves the right to bid on behalf of any buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any property including absolute sales from auction, without penalty. Auctioneer may elect to cancel the auction without penalty if the auctioneer believes the outcome will not be in the sellers best interest. If seller is not present, the auctioneer may elect to start or cancel the auction without penalty. The auctioneer shall be held harmless by buyer and seller should the property failed to a successful settlement for any reason. The seller, and agents shall not be held liable for any errors or omissions regarding auction property. Buyer assumes responsibility to check with the appropriate authority/Authorities regarding the properties zoning and current and or future intended use as well is any restrictions or covenants affecting the property. Bidders have the rights and should examine the applicable County Master plan and any municipal land use plans and maps for the area in which the property is located prior to bidding. The seller, auctioneer and agents assume no responsibility for the information contained in said plans and assumes no liability for failure by buyer to review the plans. The contract will not be contingent upon bidders review of such plans. Auctioneer complies with all federal, state and local laws regarding the buying and selling property.
4) Buyers choice:
Properties with multiple addresses at the same auction may be sold by the buyers choice method. The winning bidder in each auction round will have his or her choice of any properties that remain unsold.
5.) Multiple Parcel Sale
A starting bid will be established on each parcel on the given order to establish a base price. The bidding will then continue on any parcel, combination of parcels, or as a whole in any given order of the bidder choice. Only the auctioneer will be determine when the bidding has concluded and the property(s) are sold.
6) Buyer’s Premium
Not utilized in a ‘Sealed Bid Auction’ venue.
7) Mortgage Financing:
Financing is not a condition of the Purchase Contract. It is recommended that bidder does his/ her due diligence in regards to being able to perform within the allotted closing period.
8) Property Inspection
Bidder acknowledges that he/she has inspected the Property and will be purchasing property “As is-Where Is.”
9) Leased Properties:
All leased properties will be sold subject to existing leases and subject to tenants’ rights under state and local statutes.
10) Warranties:
No expressed or implied warranties on the property or properties and they are sold “As is -Where is”
11) Forms:
Bidder knowledges that he/she has reviewed the appropriate forms prior to bidding, if applicable, as may be required by the State in which the auction is being held: A) “Disclosure of Agency Relationship”, B) a copy of the “Residential Property Disclosure” form, C) if a pre-1978 residential property, the “Disclosure of Information and Acknowledgment/Lead-based paint and or lead based paint hazards” as required under Title X and the purchase contract that contains no contingencies. If the successful bidder, the bidder agrees to execute the necessary forms.
12) Fair Housing
“It is illegal, pursuant to the Ohio Fair Housing Law, division (H) of Section 4112.02 of the Revised Code and the Federal Fair Housing Law, 42 U.S.C.A. 3601, to refuse to sell, transfer, assign, rent, lease, sublease or finance housing accommodations, refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of housing accommodations, or otherwise deny or make unavailable housing accommodations because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status as defined in that section, or national origin or to so discriminate in advertising the sale or rental of housing, in the financing of housing, or in the provision of real estate brokerage services. It is also illegal, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce a person to sell or rent a dwelling by representations regarding the entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons belonging to one of the protected classes.”
13) Bidder(s) Acknowledgement:
By signing this document, you as the successful bidder agree to the terms and conditions stated herein. This document is a part of the non-contingent Purchase Contract of sale for property/s being offered at Auction this date.
14) Auctioneer is Licensed and Bonded in favor of the State of Ohio, Department of Agriculture.
In event of any conflict between this document and sales contract, the sales contract will prevail.
