This two-story home on 5.58 acres in Smith County is headed to Auction and presents a solid opportunity for investors and renovators. The main level features a brick fireplace, natural wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a dedicated laundry room. The upper level offers hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a primary bathroom with a garden soaking tub. The property sits elevated on a hillside with a covered deck and wooded views. This online-only auction will close on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 PM CST. AUCTION TERMS: 10% Non-Refundable Down Payment due within 48hrs of the close of auction. This is a Contingent free transaction. A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the "High Bid" to determine the contract price. Subject to court Approval.
This property is being sold by Order of the Rutherford County Probate Court, Case No. 75PR1-2025-CV-135, by Cathryn Armistead, Esq., Conservator for Stephanie Chambers. The sale is subject to court approval and confirmation.
Buyer's Premium. A ten percent (10%) Buyer's Premium will be added to the final bid price to determine the total contract purchase price. As an example, a winning bid of $100,000 results in a total purchase price of $110,000. The Buyer's Premium is non-negotiable and non-refundable.
Earnest Money Deposit. The successful high bidder is required to tender a minimum earnest money deposit of 10% of the purchase price in the form of cash, cashier's check, or other certified funds within two (2) business days of the auction close. Personal checks will not be accepted for the earnest money deposit. Failure to tender the earnest money deposit within the required timeframe shall constitute a default by the Buyer.
Court Approval. This sale is subject to the rules and regulations of the Rutherford County Probate Court and requires court approval and confirmation of the sale price before closing can occur. The hearing for confirmation of the sale will be scheduled following the auction date. Blackwell Realty and Auction makes no guarantees as to the timeline of court confirmation. All parties are advised that closing cannot occur until the court has confirmed the sale.
Closing. Closing shall take place within thirty (30) days of court confirmation of the sale and will be coordinated with Bennett & Pressley, P.C., Attorneys. The Buyer is responsible for all normal and customary closing costs including but not limited to document preparation fees, recording fees, and settlement fees. The 2026 Smith County real property taxes will be prorated between Buyer and Seller at closing.
As-Is / Where-Is Condition. The property is being sold strictly in its "As-Is, Where-Is" condition with all faults. Neither the Seller, the Conservator, Blackwell Realty and Auction, nor any of their agents, employees, or representatives make any warranties or representations, expressed or implied, regarding the condition, habitability, square footage, acreage, boundary lines, structural integrity, mechanical systems, utilities, or fitness for any particular use of the property or any improvements thereon. No testing of any kind has been conducted on any structure, system, or utility. Buyers are solely responsible for examining and judging the property for their own protection prior to bidding. If you are not willing to accept this property in "As-Is, Where-Is" condition, please do not bid.
Inspections & Due Diligence. All inspections, investigations, surveys, and due diligence must be completed prior to auction day. The opportunity to inspect the property will be made available during scheduled showing times as advertised. No inspection contingencies will be included in the purchase agreement. Bidding constitutes acknowledgment that the Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the property and has accepted its condition.
Title. The real estate is being sold subject to the current recorded deed description. The court will not provide a new survey. The real estate is being sold subject to any and all existing right-of-way easements, utility easements, and ingress and egress easements, recorded and unrecorded, in the Register's Office for Smith County, Tennessee.
Default by Buyer. In the event the Buyer defaults or fails to close for any reason attributable to the Buyer, the earnest money deposit shall be forfeited. Forfeited earnest money shall first be applied to satisfy any Buyer's Premium or commission owed, with the remaining balance distributed at the court's discretion. The Seller reserves the right to pursue all additional legal remedies available, including specific performance. Blackwell Realty and Auction reserves the right to offer the property to the next highest qualified bidder in the event of Buyer default.
Default by Seller / Court Non-Confirmation. In the event the property does not close for any reason not attributable to the Buyer, including non-confirmation by the court, the earnest money deposit shall be refunded to the Buyer in full. The Buyer shall have no further claim against the Seller, the Conservator, or Blackwell Realty and Auction beyond the return of the earnest money deposit.
Property Information & Accuracy. All information provided regarding this property, including but not limited to acreage, square footage, tax records, and property descriptions, has been obtained from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all property information prior to bidding. Blackwell Realty and Auction is not responsible for errors or omissions in property information.
Broker Participation / Co-Op. A three percent (3%) cooperating broker commission is available to licensed real estate brokers who properly register their buyer clients with Blackwell Realty and Auction prior to the auction. Broker registration forms must be submitted no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to auction. The cooperating broker commission will only be paid if the registered buyer is the successful high bidder and the sale closes. Brokers may not act as principals in the transaction and receive a commission simultaneously.
Online Bidding. Online bidding is conducted through Bidwrangler. Online bidders are subject to all terms and conditions set forth herein in addition to Bidwrangler's platform terms of use. Blackwell Realty and Auction is not responsible for any technical failures, internet connectivity issues, or platform interruptions that prevent online bidders from participating. It is the online bidder's sole responsibility to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and that their registration is complete prior to the auction opening.
Hold Harmless. Buyer and/or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Blackwell Realty and Auction, its agents, owners, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, damages, or suits arising from or related to this auction, including but not limited to property condition, title matters, or the auction process itself. The auctioneer reserves the right to control all bidding increments and to accept or reject any bid at their sole discretion.
Announcements. Any announcements made by the auctioneer on auction day shall take precedence over all previously printed or distributed materials, including but not limited to advertising, brochures, and online listings.
Acceptance of Terms. Registering to bid, placing a bid, or purchasing at this auction constitutes full acceptance of all terms and conditions set forth herein. Bidders are advised to read all terms and conditions carefully prior to participating.
Blackwell Realty and Auction is a licensed Tennessee auction and real estate firm. For questions, contact Managing Auctioneer Shelby Clayborn at (615) 464-7979 TNL#7536.
This property is being sold by Order of the Rutherford County Probate Court, Case No. 75PR1-2025-CV-135, by Cathryn Armistead, Esq., Conservator for Stephanie Chambers. The sale is subject to court approval and confirmation.
Buyer's Premium. A ten percent (10%) Buyer's Premium will be added to the final bid price to determine the total contract purchase price. As an example, a winning bid of $100,000 results in a total purchase price of $110,000. The Buyer's Premium is non-negotiable and non-refundable.
Earnest Money Deposit. The successful high bidder is required to tender a minimum earnest money deposit of 10% of the purchase price in the form of cash, cashier's check, or other certified funds within two (2) business days of the auction close. Personal checks will not be accepted for the earnest money deposit. Failure to tender the earnest money deposit within the required timeframe shall constitute a default by the Buyer.
Court Approval. This sale is subject to the rules and regulations of the Rutherford County Probate Court and requires court approval and confirmation of the sale price before closing can occur. The hearing for confirmation of the sale will be scheduled following the auction date. Blackwell Realty and Auction makes no guarantees as to the timeline of court confirmation. All parties are advised that closing cannot occur until the court has confirmed the sale.
Closing. Closing shall take place within thirty (30) days of court confirmation of the sale and will be coordinated with Bennett & Pressley, P.C., Attorneys. The Buyer is responsible for all normal and customary closing costs including but not limited to document preparation fees, recording fees, and settlement fees. The 2026 Smith County real property taxes will be prorated between Buyer and Seller at closing.
As-Is / Where-Is Condition. The property is being sold strictly in its "As-Is, Where-Is" condition with all faults. Neither the Seller, the Conservator, Blackwell Realty and Auction, nor any of their agents, employees, or representatives make any warranties or representations, expressed or implied, regarding the condition, habitability, square footage, acreage, boundary lines, structural integrity, mechanical systems, utilities, or fitness for any particular use of the property or any improvements thereon. No testing of any kind has been conducted on any structure, system, or utility. Buyers are solely responsible for examining and judging the property for their own protection prior to bidding. If you are not willing to accept this property in "As-Is, Where-Is" condition, please do not bid.
Inspections & Due Diligence. All inspections, investigations, surveys, and due diligence must be completed prior to auction day. The opportunity to inspect the property will be made available during scheduled showing times as advertised. No inspection contingencies will be included in the purchase agreement. Bidding constitutes acknowledgment that the Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the property and has accepted its condition.
Title. The real estate is being sold subject to the current recorded deed description. The court will not provide a new survey. The real estate is being sold subject to any and all existing right-of-way easements, utility easements, and ingress and egress easements, recorded and unrecorded, in the Register's Office for Smith County, Tennessee.
Default by Buyer. In the event the Buyer defaults or fails to close for any reason attributable to the Buyer, the earnest money deposit shall be forfeited. Forfeited earnest money shall first be applied to satisfy any Buyer's Premium or commission owed, with the remaining balance distributed at the court's discretion. The Seller reserves the right to pursue all additional legal remedies available, including specific performance. Blackwell Realty and Auction reserves the right to offer the property to the next highest qualified bidder in the event of Buyer default.
Default by Seller / Court Non-Confirmation. In the event the property does not close for any reason not attributable to the Buyer, including non-confirmation by the court, the earnest money deposit shall be refunded to the Buyer in full. The Buyer shall have no further claim against the Seller, the Conservator, or Blackwell Realty and Auction beyond the return of the earnest money deposit.
Property Information & Accuracy. All information provided regarding this property, including but not limited to acreage, square footage, tax records, and property descriptions, has been obtained from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all property information prior to bidding. Blackwell Realty and Auction is not responsible for errors or omissions in property information.
Broker Participation / Co-Op. A three percent (3%) cooperating broker commission is available to licensed real estate brokers who properly register their buyer clients with Blackwell Realty and Auction prior to the auction. Broker registration forms must be submitted no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to auction. The cooperating broker commission will only be paid if the registered buyer is the successful high bidder and the sale closes.
Online Bidding. Online bidding is conducted through Bidwrangler. Online bidders are subject to all terms and conditions set forth herein in addition to Bidwrangler's platform terms of use. Blackwell Realty and Auction is not responsible for any technical failures, internet connectivity issues, or platform interruptions that prevent online bidders from participating. It is the online bidder's sole responsibility to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and that their registration is complete prior to the auction opening.
Hold Harmless. Buyer and/or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Blackwell Realty and Auction, its agents, owners, employees, and representatives from any and all claims, damages, or suits arising from or related to this auction, including but not limited to property condition, title matters, or the auction process itself.The auctioneer reserves the right to control all bidding increments and to accept or reject any bid at their sole discretion.
Announcements. Any announcements made by the auctioneer on auction day shall take precedence over all previously printed or distributed materials, including but not limited to advertising, brochures, and online listings.
Acceptance of Terms. Registering to bid, placing a bid, or purchasing at this auction constitutes full acceptance of all terms and conditions set forth herein. Bidders are advised to read all terms and conditions carefully prior to participating.
Blackwell Realty and Auction is a licensed Tennessee auction and real estate firm. For questions, contact Managing Auctioneer Shelby Clayborn at (615) 464-7979 TNL#7536.
