REGISTRATION TERMS: Online Bidder registration required. Barnard Auctions does not register bidders. We utilize a professional rented online bidding platform and do not control registrations. Everything SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied.

This is an Online Only Auction - All Bidders registering for this auction are required to be approved by Barnard Auctions before any bids can be placed - in order to prevent an unqualified bidder from placing bids (Example: an underage person, or a person with a fraudulent bidding account). If a bidder is an existing customer, and known by the auctioneer, they will be quickly approved after online registration. All Bidders must provide name, physical mailing address, email address, telephone numbers, and credit card information for further verification.

This Auction has an Extended Bidding or "Soft Close" feature. The auction begins closing at 6 PM (CST) The first item will begin to close, and an item will close every 120 seconds after. Linked lots will all extend together and end at the same time. When a bid is submitted during the Final Seconds of the Auction for a Lot, the Bidding for that Lot will be Extended for an Additional Two Minutes. This will continue until there are no longer any bids Submitted for that Individual Lot.

PAYMENT TERMS: Winning Bidder required to enter into a written purchase contract the next day of online bidding closing or by next business day, as directed by the Seller's Attorney Darrin Rice - Fyie & Rice Law Office - 115 NE 3rd St - Fairfield, IL 62837 - Ph. 618-842-2666. A 10% (Ten Percent) Non-Refundable down payment to be placed in escrow (without interest) with the balance due on or before 45 days from auction date. A 3% buyer's premium will be added to the bid price to establish a total contract price, plus applicable closing costs. The down payment amount is to be placed in escrow upon signing of the written contract to purchase said real estate. The earnest money shall be held or directed by Darrin Rice.

BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 3% buyer's premium will be added to the purchase. Example: If you bid $100,000.00, you will be charged $103,000.00 in the purchase contract.

All tracts must sell through the auction on-line process, no presales. There will not be live/in-person bidding. You may place an absentee bid, please call 1-800-840-SOLD (7653) to make arrangements. Absentee bid (s) must be presented 24 hours before closing of auction.
Everything SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Announcements made date of auction take precedence over all previous advertisements.

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION- NO RESERVE! SELLING REGARDLESS OF PRICE!

POSSESSION AT CLOSING: Real Estate Taxes: Real Estate Taxes pro-rated at date of closing. Seller at closing will convey good and marketable title. Buyer and Seller responsible for customary closing costs issued by the title company.

SERVER & SOFTWARE TECHNICAL ISSUES: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, or any other online auction related technologies, Barnard Auctions reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding or close the bidding. Neither the company providing the software, nor Barnard Auctions shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properlty for any reason. Email notifications will be sent to registered bidders with updated information as deemed necessary by Barnard Auctions.
The Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel, suspend, extend, or reschedule an individual item and or auction event or make changes to the auction closing times or inspection or removal times.

Each Potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspection, & inquiries. All information is presented in good faith but the auctioneer or seller does not warrant or present that the information provided is complete or accurate. All inspections, due diligence, and determinations are the sole responsibility for the buyers. This property is offered at auction with No buyer contingencies. There are No contingencies to the this auction (i.e., financing, apprasial, or inspection). Therefore you should be pre-qualified by a lender prior to bidding if you require financing. This property is being offered for cash AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with a closing deadline.

This is an ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION ONLINE ONLY - NO RESERVE AUCTION SELLING REGARDLESS OF PRICE A 3% Buyers Premium Applies. This Historic Residence - known as the Keith House, located at 201 W Center Street Fairfield IL 62837, a prestigious street filled wih quality historic homes and near by conveniences. The Keith House is currently owned by the granddaughter of Charles E. Keith. The home has been owned & lived in by the Keith descendants for over 100 years. Built in the 1890s by a local banker, purchased by the Keith family approx. 1902 when Charles E. Keith moved to Fairfield, IL. Keith family was foundational to the commercial development in Fairfield in the early to mid 20th century. Millwork, lumber supply, grain elevator, livestock feed, seed house, red top seed to name a few. Charles Keith died at the early age of 66, and his son, Lewis J.Keith (LJ) , ran the companies and was recognized as one of Fairfield's prominent businessman. Due to age, downsizing, and moving closer to family, Lew Jean Keith Rush and Ron Rush say "Sell" at Auction! This historic 4-5 bedroom, 3 bath, approx. 3900 sq ft living space on 1st & 2nd floors only, located on corner lot -Turney Addition Lot 37 & E Half of Lot 38. 90' frontage & 165' D with detached 3 car garage/barn/carriage house has endless possibilites awaiting the new owner. ( Please view all photos with more to come). Enter into the front sitting porch, then into beautiful foyer, with splendid original staircase, fine wood working, paneling, original stained glass windows at the top of landing. 2 fireplaces - one has been converted to gas. Front living room/parlor, downstairs bedroom with bathroom, includes walk in shower and vanity area, Large dining room, round nook, modern kitchen cabinets which include all the stainless appliances, French Door refrig, Maytag dishwasher, gas range, island and breakfast nook area. Stairway down to full basement, plus stairway up to 2nd floor is located in kitchen behind doors. Back enclosed porch which leads to the brick patio and gazebo. 2nd floor, huge open area, possible for another sitting area, 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths, additional washer and dryer hook up on this floor. In East bedroom - hidden staircase up to the very top floor- the full attic which was used at one time for parties and dances. Current use storage. The full basement can be entered from the kitchen, or with walk out door which leads to the back yard. Basement is now bare and empty, Hot water radiant heating system w/radiators is throughout the house. The older hot water boiler for the radiant heat is located in the basement and can be heated by gas, or wood stove - presently in working condition. Additional laundry hook up is also located in basement. 200 amp electrical updated system with breaker box located in basement. Window air conditioners on 1st and 2nd floor. Antique ceiling lights are included. Several updated newer windows throughout. Wood Floor thoughout? Taxes $3373.74 Fairfield Grade School District Fairfield High School District Home is bare and empty at present. Please view floor plans in photos which include the room sizes. Drone photos are also included. Check out the viewing/inspection dates. Updated interior photos coming soon. In addition to the wonderful residence the 3 car garage/barn/carriage house is included which sits just north of the home on same lot. This garage/carriage house has one garage door entry on the west side also, plus full hay loft with staircase. Outside Dimensions of garage/barn/carriage house 36 1/2" x 44" L A Must See in Person! Don't Miss this Unique, One of A Kind home selling with No Minimum! No Reserve! Regardless of Price!