LOT 1Homestead on 85.25 Acres
The property consists of 85.247 acres, with roughly half being wooded and the remainder comprising tillable and pastured ground. It includes a primary residence built in 1940, offering approximately 3,796 square feet of living space across two stories, with five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a partially finished basement. The heating system is classified as "other" per county records. In addition to the residence, the property features multiple agricultural and utility structures supporting its use as a working farm. These improvements include a 40' x 72' bank barn constructed circa 1900, a 40' x 60' insulated shop built in 2021, and a 36' x 40' straw shed in average condition. Other structures include a flat barn (18' x 34'), hog barn (26' x 40'), pole barn (28' x 48') in very poor condition, a concrete stave silo, a lean-to, and a small pavilion. These improvements reflect a functional agricultural setup consistent with general farming operations.
**AUCTION CANCELLED**
Holmes Co. Homestead & Chicken Layer Barns
94.848 Acre Farm
2-Story Farmhouse and Homestead|Two-52’x 520’ Layer Barns| Tillable & Wooded
Mechanic Twp. | Holmes Co. | East Holmes SD
By order of the Holmes County Court of Common Pleas in Case No. 24CV089 (SSB Community Bank vs. Daniel H. Raber, et al.), Jason L Miller of Kaufman Realty & Auctions LLC, the duly appointed Private Selling Officer in the case, shall auction the following property:
Friday, May 9th at 5:00 PM
Auction to be held at Kaufman Realty Millersburg Office
located at: 163 E Jackson Street Suite A
Milllersburg, OH, 44654
Property Location: 6066 Co Rd 68, Millersburg, OH 44654 Directions: From Intersection of OH-62 & 557: Head south on 557 for 0.7 miles, Turn right on Twp. Rd. 354, 1.5 miles continue straight onto Co Rd. 407, 0.7 miles turn left on Co Rd. 68, property on right.
Parcel 1: The property consists of 85.247 acres, with roughly half being wooded and the remainder comprising tillable and pastured ground. It includes a primary residence built in 1940, offering approximately 3,796 square feet of living space across two stories, with five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a partially finished basement. The heating system is classified as "other" per county records. In addition to the residence, the property features multiple agricultural and utility structures supporting its use as a working farm. These improvements include a 40' x 72' bank barn constructed circa 1900, a 40' x 60' insulated shop built in 2021, and a 36' x 40' straw shed in average condition. Other structures include a flat barn (18' x 34'), hog barn (26' x 40'), pole barn (28' x 48') in very poor condition, a concrete stave silo, a lean-to, and a small pavilion. These improvements reflect a functional agricultural setup consistent with general farming operations.
Parcel 2: This parcel consists of 9.601 acres and includes two commercial poultry barns, each measuring 52 feet by 520 feet, constructed in 2015. Attached to these barns are a 30' x 52' and a 40' x 52' manure storage building. The barns are connected by a central breezeway that houses the utility systems, egg packaging area, a walk-in cooler, and a loading dock. The property is being sold with all installed equipment, which includes Big Dutchman brand nest systems, troughs, and a chain feeding system; Chore Time brand bins, augers, fans, ventilation systems, and ventilation controllers; a Diamond brand automated egg packer rated at 70 cases per hour; and Double S brand egg conveyors. An Automatic Ag scraper system is also installed, featuring both under-slat and under-nest scrapers. A Cummins diesel backup generator is included in the sale. Three-phase electric service is available at the road but not currently connected.
Tax & Legal: Holmes County Parcel 12-00084-010 (Taxes $4,493.58 Annually) and 12-00084-007 (Taxes $7,973.62 Annually) in Mechanic Township and East Holmes School District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF EACH PARCEL CAN BE FOUND AT THE HOLMES COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE.
Terms: A deposit of 10% of the bid price is required on the day of Sale. Balance of the purchase price, plus recording fees and associated costs to cover the recording of the deed, including transfer fees, to be paid within 30 days of the confirmation of the sale by the Court and delivery of the deed. The sale is not contingent upon buyer securing financing and or any additional contingencies, property sells “AS IS” Property sells subject to all articles of record. Announcements day of sale take precedence over all previous advertising and statements. Auction will be offered in various amalgamations, including as individual parcels or lots, combinations of parcels or lots, and all parcels or lots. No Buyers Premium. Go to www.kaufman-auctions.com for additional information.
NOTICE: No employees of the Private Selling Officer nor any of its affiliates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware. The purchaser will be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above sale date, it will be offered for sale again on May 23rd, 2025, at the same time and location. This sale is being held pursuant to an Order or Sale dated April 7, 2025.
Sheriffs Appraisal: $3,000,000.00. Property cannot be sold for less than 2/3rd of appraisal or ($2,000,000.00)
Timothy W. Zimmerly, Sheriff, Holmes County, OH
Gregory Swope Atty. for Plaintiff, 140 Fair Avenue N.W. New Philadelphia OH. 44663 (330)364-1614.
Kaufman Realty & Auctions, LLC.
888-852-4111 www.kaufman-auctions.com
Private Selling Officer
Jason L. Miller Partner/ Auctioneer
The property consists of 85.247 acres, with roughly half being wooded and the remainder comprising tillable and pastured ground. It includes a primary residence built in 1940, offering approximately 3,796 square feet of living space across two stories, with five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a partially finished basement. The heating system is classified as "other" per county records. In addition to the residence, the property features multiple agricultural and utility structures supporting its use as a working farm. These improvements include a 40' x 72' bank barn constructed circa 1900, a 40' x 60' insulated shop built in 2021, and a 36' x 40' straw shed in average condition. Other structures include a flat barn (18' x 34'), hog barn (26' x 40'), pole barn (28' x 48') in very poor condition, a concrete stave silo, a lean-to, and a small pavilion. These improvements reflect a functional agricultural setup consistent with general farming operations.
A deposit of 10% of the bid price is required on the day of Sale. Balance of the purchase price, plus recording fees and associated costs to cover the recording of the deed, including transfer fees, to be paid within 30 days of the confirmation of the sale by the Court and delivery of the deed. The sale is not contingent upon buyer securing financing and or any additional contingencies, property sells “AS IS” Property sells subject to all articles of record. Announcements day of sale take precedence over all previous advertising and statements. Auction will be offered in various amalgamations, including as individual parcels or lots, combinations of parcels or lots, and all parcels or lots. No Buyers Premium. Go to www.kaufman-auctions.com for additional information.
Millersburg , Ohio 44654
United States