BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have officially passed a resolution to sell two county-owned real estate properties via public auction.
The decision clears the way for the disposition of a former school site in Huron at 90 Hill Street, and a multi-acre parcel situated adjacent to the Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport at 1325 Sunny Acres Drive.
Local firm Kinser Auction Service has been retained to conduct the sale, charging a commission rate of 4% of the gross amount received for the properties.
County officials confirmed that they will run a standard public notice of sale prior to the auction.
Property Details and Minimum Bids
Both properties underwent professional real estate appraisals before setting the minimum accepted bid thresholds:
1. 90 Hill Street, Huron (Former Huron School Site)
- Location: 90 Hill Street, Huron, IN
- Appraisal 1: $23,000 (Kinser Auction Service)
- Appraisal 2: $26,000 (Kent Davis, Keach & Grove Real Estate)
- Minimum Accepted Bid: $12,000
2. 1325 Sunny Acres Drive (Airport-Adjacent Acreage)
- Location & Size: 24 acres at 1325 Sunny Acres Drive, adjacent to the airport
- Appraisal 1: $263,000 (Kinser Auction Service)
- Appraisal 2: $250,000 (Kent Davis, Keach & Grove Real Estate)
- Minimum Accepted Bid: $263,000
