COURT ORDERED AUCTION: ONLINE BIDDING ONLY
3-BEDROOM BRICK HOME ON 0.7 ACRE± LOT
10815 Griffith Road · Tanner, AL (Limestone County)
Bidding Begins To Close Tuesday, March 3rd · 7 PM
· THE ESTATE OF IDA MAE MALONE ·
· AN EXCELLENT FIXER-UPPER OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ·
Located between Athens and Decatur, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers convenient access to Huntsville, the Tennessee River & Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area. A great opportunity for an entrepreneur ready to renovate and transform this property into a profitable investment.
The home will be shown by appointment only. Please call Daniel Culps at (256) 603-1249 today to schedule your appointment.
Directions: From Highway 31 & Highway 72 in Athens, Alabama, travel south on Highway 31 approximately 4.8 miles. Turn right onto Nuclear Plant Road and travel approximately 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Griffith Road and travel to auction property on the right.
Watch for Fowler Auction signs!
AUCTION NOTES
· This is an ONLINE only only. Auction results are subject to Limestone County Probate Court approval, Case #34-534.
· A 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the highest bid price to arrive at the final purchase price for real estate.
· A 20% deposit (escrow money) of the total purchase price for the real estate will be retained within 24 hours of auction with balance due on or before 30 days or five (5) days following court approval, whichever is later.
· Real Property will be conveyed by deed description.
· 2025 Taxes: $381.35. 2026 Taxes will be pro rated.
· No Broker Participation will be available for this auction.
THIS AUCTION FEATURES AN AUTO BID EXTEND: When a bid is placed in the final 3 minutes of bidding, the auction bidding will be automatically extended 3 minutes from the time the bid was placed (i.e., if an auction scheduled to close at 6:00 receives a bid at 5:59, the close time will automatically extend to 6:02). The auto extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within a 3-minute time frame.
NOTE: It is very IMPORTANT that every Bidder read and understand the terms & conditions BEFORE bidding (either online or LIVE). Each Bidder is solely responsible for inspecting this property BEFORE bidding (property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS).
We strongly encourage all bidders to inspect/ask questions regarding this potential purchase.
THIS AUCTION FEATURES AN AUTO BID EXTEND: When a bid is placed in the final 3 minutes of bidding, the auction bidding will be automatically extended 3 minutes from the time the bid was placed (i.e., if an auction scheduled to close at 6:00 receives a bid at 5:59, the close time will automatically extend to 6:03). The auto extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within a 3-minute time frame.
This auction will be conducted by Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
Daniel Culps, CAI, CES; ALSL5070, TNSL5890, TNFIRM2315, GABROKER449014
8719 Highway 53 · Toney, AL 35773
(256) 420-4454 · www.fowlerauction.com
PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING. It is very IMPORTANT that every Bidder read and understand the Terms & Conditions BEFORE bidding. Each Bidder is solely responsible for inspecting items of interest BEFORE bidding (all items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS) & picking up purchased items on the DESIGNATED day and time.
By bidding in this auction, Buyer agrees to ALL terms & conditions set forth and enters into a contractual agreement to purchase each item under the following Terms & Conditions.
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ONLINE Bidding Only Auction Closes Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at 7 PM.
3-Bedroom Brick Home On 0.7 Acre± Lot · 10815 Griffith Road in Tanner, AL 35671
Parcel #16 03 08 0 000 011.016
Subject to Limestone County Probate Court approval; Case #34-534
Real Estate: A 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the highest bid to arrive at the final purchase price. A non-refundable deposit of 20% (escrow money) of the total purchase price is required within 24 hours of the auction's closing. We do not accept a credit card for escrow money. The remaining balance shall be paid at closing, which must occur within thirty (30) days of auction date or five (5) days following court approval, whichever is later. All closing and settlement fees, including but not limited to surveys, inspections, reports, title insurance, any/all ad valor em taxes due are the Buyer's responsibility.
A Fowler Auction representative will contact the winning bidder Wednesday morning to arrange a meeting time/place to sign the contract and secure the non-refundable 20% deposit.
NOTE: The real property will be conveyed by deed description.
If for any reason the Buyer fails to make full payment in accordance with the terms above, the Buyer will be liable for the unpaid balance still due and owing, plus interest in the amount of twelve percent (12%) per annum from the auction date and reasonable attorney fees and expenses for collection as a result of said default.
SERVER, SOFTWARE TECHNICAL OR INTERNET ISSUES: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, or any other online auction-related technologies, reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE NOR FOWLER AUCTION & REAL ESTATE SERVICE, INC. SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Email notifications will be sent to registered bidders with updated information as deemed necessary by Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
Disclaimers & Absence of Warranties:
* Information contained herein believed to be accurate but not guaranteed by Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
* In all transactions, the Auctioneers are acting as agents for the Seller only.
* Property will be sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' with no guarantees, expressed or implied, by Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
* All decisions of the Auctioneers are final.
THIS AUCTION FEATURES AN AUTO BID EXTEND: When a bid is placed on an item in the final 3 minutes of bidding for that lot, bidding on that lot will automatically be extended 3 minutes from the time the bid was placed (i.e., if an auction lot scheduled to close at 6:00 receives a bid at 5:59, the close time for that lot will automatically extend to 6:02). The auto extend feature remains active until no further bids are received on a certain lot within a 3-minute time frame.
MAXIMUM BID: When you bid your maximum bid, the current bid price does not automatically advance to your maximum bid. Another Bidder has to bid to increase the current price and the bidding platform will automatically bid up to your maximum in the increments specified.
Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason prior to the close of bidding.
Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. reserves the right to cancel this auction, or remove any item or lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding.
Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person's credentials, mental fitness, etc.
Bidder responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Bidders agree to keep his/her username and password confidential as each individual is responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving his/her account. If your USER NAME is offensive to Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc., then we reserve the right to terminate your bidding.
When using the web site you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of web site use privileges. Auction company employees and/or auction company may bid on this auction. We gather aggregate information from this web site which may include but is not limited to: number of page visitors, most visited pages, any and all correspondence.
DEFAULT: If purchases are not settled by the specified closing/pick up day, it will be considered in default. Upon default the bidder will be black listed/blocked from bidding on Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.'s auctions, as well as MarkNet Alliance auctions and may be charged 10% of bid price or $500, whichever is greater. All defaulted items may be offered to the next highest qualified bidder at the discretion of Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
Any dispute between Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc., its Agents or Representatives, and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of jurisdiction in Madison County, Alabama (or county designated by Fowler Auction). By bidding on the property, Buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth.
Buyer and or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc. and its Agents and its Representatives from any and all claims, damages or suits including but not limited to awards, judgments, costs, fees, etc.
Conducted By Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service, Inc.
(256) 420-4454 · www.fowlerauction.com