158.9 Acres – Public Land Auction Dallas County, Alabama
COURT ORDERED AUCTION
ONLINE AUCTION - Bidding Ends Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM CST
158.9 surveyed acres of prime Alabama recreational and agricultural property. Located just approximately 600 feet off County Road 84 in Dallas County within Alabama's renowned Black Belt soil district, this property is blessed with abundant wildlife. With no restrictions or zoning limitations, and a gas pipeline running through the property providing additional open land usage opportunities, this tract offers unlimited potential.
No current easement in place. However, Alabama Code § 18-3-1 protects property owners from being landlocked, providing legal pathways to establish access. With the property being only approximately 600 feet from the public road, access solutions are readily achievable.
Property Features
- 158.9 secluded acres with beautiful hardwood hollows
- Interior Road
- Multiple creeks and streams throughout
- Surveyed property
- Owner's title insurance available
- Abundant wildlife - excellent hunting opportunities
- Dixie Gas pipeline offers great opportunities for wildlife feeding plots
- No Zoning or Restrictions - unlimited potential
- Only 600 feet off the public road
Perfect For
- Agricultural operations
- Recreational hunting and outdoor activities
- Investment opportunity
KEY AUCTION DETAILS:
- Public Auction: Open to all qualified bidders
- Buyer's Premium: 10% added to the high bid
- Terms: SOLD "As Is, Where Is"
- Requirement: Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval Letter Required Before Bidding
- Auctioneer: Ron Young (334) 885-1787 | AL License #5390 | GA License #4397
Sold As Is, Where Is – No current legal easement or road frontage
Auction Information
Auction Close Process: This is a single-tract auction with an auto-extend feature. If a bid is placed during the final 2 minutes, the countdown clock resets to 2 minutes. Bidding continues to extend by 2-minute intervals until no additional bids are placed within a 2-minute period.
Post-Auction Process: Winning bidders will be contacted after the auction ends and will receive a purchase agreement by email for execution. A 20% down payment must be delivered by cashier's check or wire transfer by 5:00 PM the day following the auction close.
Contact: Ron Young, Auctioneer (AL#5390, GA#4397)
Cell: 334-885-1787
Email: Ron@SouthernAuctionSolutions.com
Don't miss your chance to own this versatile Alabama property!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SOUTHERN AUCTION SOLUTIONS
158.9 Acres Public Land Auction in Dallas County, Alabama
Court Ordered Online Only Auction
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This document describes the Bidder/Purchaser's responsibilities and disclosures. Failure to read and understand these Terms and Conditions is a failure of the Bidder/Purchaser and not a cause to void a bid placed or a contract signed. All sales are final.
Southern Auction Solutions, Ron Young, Auctioneer, AL #5390 GA #4397, and Southern Auction Solutions staff will hereby be known throughout this document as "Auction Company."
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
Property Viewing
Please contact the Auction Company for viewing instructions.
Auction Closing Process
When the auction begins to close, it will close with a two-minute auto-extend feature. If a bid is placed within the last two minutes, the bidding will remain open for an additional two minutes. This will continue until no bids are placed for two full minutes, at which point the auction will close. Winning Bidders will receive a phone call from the Auctioneer with next steps at the conclusion of the auction.
Property Information
Survey information is available under the document tab on the respective tab.
******Acknowledgement*******
No current easement in place. However, Alabama Code § 18-3-1 protects property owners from being landlocked, providing legal pathways to establish access. With the property being only approximately 600 feet from the public road, access solutions are readily achievable.
Bidders affirm and acknowledge the sale is subject to the confirmation of the Dallas County Circuit Court, and as such, the Seller’s obligation to convey the Property shall be conditioned upon the Court’s confirmation of the sale. The Seller will act diligently in securing the Court’s confirmation of the sale upon closing of the Auction.
IMPORTANT PROPERTY DISCLOSURES:
Property being sold AS-IS with no contingencies.
"As Is, Where Is" Condition
- Due Diligence – It is the Bidder/Purchaser's responsibility to examine the property independently. We have disclosed any known defects. We believe the information provided is factual but not guaranteed. We strongly urge you to perform your own study of the property before placing a bid.
- The information provided regarding the size of the property and any other factors are estimates only, used for the convenience of the Bidder/Purchaser unless confirmed by a recent survey. Auction Company is not responsible for the exact size of property.
- All information is believed to be either estimates or accurate; neither the descriptions nor any oral statements made by the Auction Company shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The Bidder/Purchaser acknowledges having inspected the property being bid on and accepts it with any and all faults.
AUCTION TERMS
1. Purchase Contract
The property is offered under the specific terms provided in the Real Estate Sales Contract. A sample Real Estate Sales Contract is available under the document tab.
a. Bidders will be manually approved for registration to bid online.
b. A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the high bid is required. The deposit is due to the Auction Company by 5:00 pm CST the day after the online auction is concluded via wire transfer or cashier's check. Bidder/Purchaser must provide Proof of Funds to be approved to bid. This can be a letter from your bank, a pre-approval letter or intent to loan from a lender, a screenshot of your bank account, or anything showing you have the ability to cover the amount of your bid. Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: All deposits must be arranged through wire transfers to Southern Auction Solutions. Non-U.S. Citizens' certified checks will not be accepted.
c. The winning Bidder(s) will be required to sign a binding, non-contingent Real Estate Sales Contract within 24 hours after close of the auction.
d. Bidding increments is a minimum of $1,000.00. However, this may change as the Auctioneer sees fit. Bidders may enter a higher amount.
THE BID AMOUNT SHOWN AS THE HIGH BID IS WITHOUT A BUYER'S PREMIUM. ALL BIDS WILL HAVE A 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM ADDED TO DETERMINE THE FINAL SALES PRICE PLUS THE COST OF CLOSING.
2. Terms of Sale
Winning Bidder(s) will receive a Real Estate Sales Contract via email to be executed and returned to Ron@SouthernAuctionSolutions.com or completed through DocuSign. Twenty Percent (20%) Non-Refundable deposit of the High Bid Price must be wired or sent by certified check to Southern Auction Solutions by 5:00 Pm central standard time the day following the auction end. Remaining balance is due at closing within 30 DAYS.
3. Bidder Verification
Bidder registration is required. Southern Auction Solutions will verify all registrations. Bidding rights may be terminated without notice if verification fails or online terms are not met. Auctioneer may require proof of funds letter.
The Auctioneer has the right to deny or suspend bidding privileges as deemed necessary to protect the interest of the auction and the Seller. The Bidder shall have no recourse. If the registering bidder cannot understand the terms or communicate that they understand the terms for the auction, bidding will not be approved.
4. Buyer's Premium
A 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the bid price for the final sale price. Example:
- Bid Price: $100,000
- Plus 10% Buyers Premium: $10,000
- Total Sale Price: $110,000
5. Bidding Format
The Bidwrangler platform is utilized for timed online auctions. A high-speed internet connection is recommended.
Auction Close Process: This is a single-tract auction, and the property will close using an auto-extend feature. If a bid is placed during the final 2 minutes of the auction, the countdown clock will reset to 2 minutes. Bidding will continue to extend by 2-minute intervals until no additional bids are placed within a 2-minute period. The auction will close only after a full 2 minutes pass without any new bids.
A maximum bid can be placed on any property. For technical assistance, contact Rita Young at 334-646-9627.
6. Auction Bid Default
In the event a winning Bidder/Purchaser fails to submit the executed Real Estate Sales Contract as well as the required non-refundable down payment as provided in the Auction Terms, there may be remedies for the seller as a result of default, including legal action for seller's losses.
7. Closing
Closing will occur within 30 days of the auction. Seller pays prorated taxes. Buyer pays all other closing costs. The purchase is not contingent on inspections or financing. Delays beyond 30 days without written authorization constitute breach, resulting in deposit forfeiture and liability for resale costs. Legal claims will be filed in Randolph County, Alabama.
8. Agency Disclosure
Southern Auction Solutions represents the SELLER in ALL transactions.
9. Disclaimer
All information contained herein is believed to be correct. By accepting the Terms & Conditions, you acknowledge you have read and understand them. The information is being furnished to Bidders for the Bidder's convenience; however, it is the responsibility of the Bidder to determine that information contained herein is accurate and complete. Any reliance on the contents shall be solely at the recipient's risk. Each Bidder must conduct and rely solely upon their individual investigation and inspection. The property is being sold "AS IS" "WHERE IS" with any and all faults. All properties are sold subject to any and all existing matters of record, all easements, and local zoning regulations. There are NO CONTINGENCIES for financing, appraisals, repairs, or inspections or any other requirements that may be required by a mortgage company. Please review all information supplied and seek appropriate assistance prior to bidding.
Bidder acknowledges that hardware malfunctions, software malfunctions, viruses, and similar issues do occur and are beyond the knowledge, scope, and control of the Auctioneer. We are NOT responsible for your system malfunctions, connection to the Internet, or your email stopping any of our emails to you regarding bid confirmations and/or outbid notifications.
Read the descriptions and view photographs carefully. If you have any questions, please call the Auctioneer at 334-885-1787. Using YOUR knowledge and experience, form your own opinion of the property and bid accordingly. If you are in doubt, DO NOT BID. The property is SOLD "AS IS" "WHERE IS"; this is an AUCTION and all SALES ARE FINAL. Bids cannot be retracted and are binding contracts between Bidder and Auctioneer/Seller. Bidder is accountable to be informed about property and associated costs before bidding. The starting bid is not the Reserve Price. Auctioneer reserves the right to reopen bidding. Auctioneer's decisions will be final. Some auctions have a minimum selling price established by Seller ("Reserve Price"). Except where prohibited by law, Auctioneer may counter bid on behalf of Seller on any property up to the amount of the Reserve Price (and no such bid will result in a sale of the property). If the Reserve Price is not met, Seller is under no obligation to sell the property; however, Seller may accept a bid that is below the Reserve Price at their sole discretion. Auctioneer reserves the right to reopen bidding. Auctioneer's decisions will be final.
10. Merchantable Title
Seller to convey good title by warranty deed or Commissioner’s Deed or other appropriate deed as decided by the court. Reasonable extension will be granted for title issues. Non-refundable deposit will be refunded if title is unmerchantable.
11. Changes and Announcements
Auctioneer reserves the right to deny admission, postpone/cancel auction, withdraw property, or alter terms upon announcement.
12. Auction Subject to Prior Sale
"Auction subject to prior sale" does not mean it is our intention or goal to sell the property before the auction OR that there is a listed price posted on the property. Southern Auction Solutions is legally bound to present any and all written offers to the Seller at the time they are presented. Although we endeavor not to encourage pre-auction offers unless they are exceptional, we are obligated to present all of them, regardless of when, how, or from whom they arrive. Although the intent is to auction the listed property, the ultimate goal is to sell the property for a price satisfactory to the Seller or Court which has jurisdiction. If the property is sold prior to auction, the Auctioneer will do his best to give notice to all other interested parties.
