Mighty in Heart
Surprising in Space
Online Only Real Estate Auction
106 Willards Ferry Road
Jonesboro, IL 62952
Begins to End:
June 11, 2026, Thursday, 2:00 PM CST
Call us today to schedule a showing: 1-800-272-9791
Some homes are just houses. This one is different. From the moment you walk through the door, 106 Willards Ferry Road wraps its arms around you. It is spotless, it is warm, and it has been loved deeply for a very long time. That kind of care does not go unnoticed — it is in every room, every detail, every corner of this home.
Do not let the size fool you. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch is small in square footage and mighty in everything else. The main level is bright and comfortable, with an eat-in kitchen and a living room that feels like it was built for conversation. The farther you go into this home, the bigger it gets — the finished walk-out lower level nearly doubles your living space, with a large recreation room, a private bonus room, a second bathroom, laundry, and more storage than you would expect.
Step outside through the lower level and you land on a screened-in porch the size of a room — shaded, quiet, and made for mornings with coffee and evenings with nothing to do. The two-car concrete carport keeps your vehicles covered, and the attached workshop with built-in cabinetry gives the handy buyer a dedicated space to do what they love. Add a shed, a clothesline, and a backyard that rolls gently away from the house, and this property lives much larger than it looks from the street.
Located just minutes from the Jonesboro Square, in Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District 43 and Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District 81.
Seller Disclosure: Sellers disclose that during heavy, multi-day rain events, water intrusion may occur along the northeast wall of the lower level. This does not occur regularly and may go one to three years between events. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the basement and foundation prior to auction.
Property Details:
- Tax ID: 14-00-07-862
- 2024 Taxes: $1,035.98
- Exemptions on File: Owner Occupied, Senior Citizen, Senior Assessment Freeze
- Year Built: 1961
- Main Floor of the Home Square Footage: Approx. 1,000 sq ft (per assessor does not include the workshop nor the basement)
- Lot Size: Approximately 0.26± Acres
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Rooms and Dimensions:
Main Level — Ceiling Height: 7'11"
- Living Room: 11'3" × 16'7" — Carpet
- Entryway: 5' × 4'4"
- Coat Closet (in entryway): 3'6" × 3'11"
- Eat-In Kitchen: 9'7" × 14'4" — Vinyl; Maytag gas range/oven, Maytag dishwasher, Allure by Broan hood vent and light, garbage disposal
- Dining Area: 9'1" × 8'2" — Wood laminate; open to living room
- Master Bedroom: 10' × 14'5" — Hardwood
- Bedroom 2: 12'7" × 9'10" — Hardwood
- Full Bathroom: 7'9" × 4'11" — Tub/shower combination
- Hall Closet: 3'4" × 2'6"
- Workshop (carport access only): 13'7" × 9'7" — Concrete floor; built-in cabinetry and shelving; window AC unit; approx. 156 sq ft (per assessor)
Lower Level (Walk-Out) — Drop Ceiling Height: 7'3"
- Recreation/Family Room: 29'3" × 10'9" — Wood laminate and carpet; walk-out to screened porch
- Bonus Room: 8'5" × 12'11" — Carpet; closet; no egress window
- Full Bathroom: 6'3" × 7'4" — Tile; shower only
- Laundry/Utility Area: L-shaped, 20' × 15'7" footprint — Concrete floor
- Large Storage Closet: 9'4" × 6'
- Small Storage Closet: 3'4" × 3'4"
- Under-Stair Storage
- Screened-In Porch: 31'11" × 11'7" — Two ceiling fans; walk-out from lower level; approx. 408 sq ft (per assessor)
Features:
- Shed — electric, window AC unit, and breaker box
- Gas water heater, installed October 2024
- New Roof 2024
- Original hardwood floors (exposed in both bedrooms; present beneath carpet and wood laminate throughout remainder of main level; kitchen is vinyl)
- City water
- City gas
- Ameren electric
- Gas furnace
- Block foundation with partial crawl space
- Two-car concrete carport
- Workshop with built-in cabinetry, shelving, and window AC unit (two-car carport access only)
- Updated windows
- Clothesline in backyard
- Level front yard with gently sloping backyard
- Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District 43
- Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District 81
Directions:
From the Jonesboro Square, travel west (left) on Public Square to the traffic circle. Take the first exit and continue west (straight) onto West Broad Street. West Broad Street becomes Willards Ferry Road. Continue west on Willards Ferry Road approximately 0.2 miles. The property, 106 Willards Ferry Road, will be on the south (left) side of the road.
Abbreviated Real Estate Terms:
Successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a written contract and deposit earnest money equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract price. Balance due on or before July 23, 2026. Deed and title insurance will be provided by the seller. Possession will be given on the date of closing. A ten percent (10%) buyer's premium will apply to the high bid to establish the contract price. Make your financial arrangements prior to the auction. Potential buyers may make any inspections prior to auction. Public access to the Internet for online bidding is available at public libraries.
Seller: Jerry & V Flodean Hinkle
Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC — IL Lic. # 444.000380
www.ollisauction.com | 400 New Hope Road, Buncombe, IL 62912
Office: 618-833-2227 or 618-996-2884 | Toll Free: 800-272-9791 | Email: ollis@ollisauction.com
Information Herein Believed to Be Accurate but Not Warranted
Bidding Procedures & Auction Terms and Conditions
106 Willards Ferry Road, Jonesboro, IL 62952 | Online Only Auction
Begins to End: June 11, 2026, Thursday, 2:00 PM CST
Property and Basic Information
- The Real Estate consists of:
- 106 Willards Ferry Road, Jonesboro, IL 62952
- County Parcel Number: 14-00-07-862
- Union County
- Lot 1 Alfred H. Lence Heir’s Add, also pt NE NE S25 T12 R2W .006 ac, Union County, IL
- There are no leases or rents.
- This property is being sold on an “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” basis, and no warranty or representation, either express or implied, concerning the property or its future use is made by Seller or Auction Company. Buyers may conduct inspections by contacting Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC at 618-996-2884 or 800-272-9791 to schedule an appointment.
- While you may obtain financing for your purchase, this auction is not contingent on financing, appraisal, survey, or inspections of any kind. If you do not have your finances in order, we ask that you Don’t Bid!
- Sale of said property is subject to: any and all easements of record, state and federal regulations, restrictions as to use or improvements of premises, utility, roadway, railway, and gas line easements, all state and local zoning ordinances, and any other limitations, if any.
Registration and Representation
- This real estate auction is being conducted through online only bidding. All bidding is open and public. You or your authorized representative must be registered online to bid. If you need assistance placing an online bid or prefer to submit a bid in person, please call our office for assistance at 618-833-2227 or 800-272-979
- Registration requires a credit card for validation, though this is not a recognized form of payment for the earnest money (deposit) or purchase price. By registering, all bidders acknowledge having read and agree to be bound by these Auction Terms and Conditions. Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC reserves the right to remove or cancel the bids and bidding rights of any party at any time deemed not to be in the best interest of the seller(s).
- Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC and their representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Seller(s). We do not represent the buyer(s) in any manner. All negotiations must be conducted through Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC.
- Broker Participation: A commission previously agreed upon will be paid to any properly licensed real estate broker whose Buyer/Bidder is the successful purchaser for this real property, and who closes and pays the total Contract Price and Closing Costs. The broker must complete and submit all broker participation form requirements and documentation before their buyer/bidder registers for the auction, with no exceptions permitted.
Bidding Procedures
- Maximum Bidding Option: When placing a bid, you may set a maximum bid amount. The system will bid in specified increments up to your maximum, never exceeding it, and only increasing when raised by competing bids. This is particularly useful if you cannot bid actively at closing time.
- Dynamic Closing “Soft Close”: The closing time automatically resets to two minutes each time a bid is placed within the final two minutes. This continues until no further bids are received within that two-minute window.
- Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC controls the amount of the bids for the sake of speed and clarity using predetermined bid amounts.
- Outbid Notifications: If you choose this option during registration, you will receive email notifications when you are outbid. Please note that if you are outbid near the end of the auction, you may not receive the notification until after the auction has closed. You can check your current bid status at any time during the auction. If the system shows you are outbid, you are outbid. If you need to verify your bid status, contact ollis@ollisauction.com or call 1-800-272-9791 before the auction closes.
- Technical Issues: In the event of technical difficulties, Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC reserves the right to extend, continue, or close bidding. Neither the software provider nor Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC shall be held responsible for software malfunctions. Use the “Max Bid” feature to minimize technical issues.
- Bidding Errors: Carefully review each bid before submitting. Bids must be in whole numbers only. If you make an error, contact the Auctioneer immediately at ollis@ollisauction.com or call 618-833-2227 or 618-521-0525. If you do not, you are still liable for your bid.
- Bidder’s Duty to Report Fraud: You are responsible for all bids from your account. For suspected unauthorized access:
- Immediately notify the Auctioneer at ollis@ollisauction.com
- Immediately report to law enforcement
- Provide police report copy to Auctioneer
Failure to report promptly makes you responsible for all purchases made using your account.
Contract Terms
- At the conclusion of the auction, the Auctioneer or representative will contact the Winning Bidder the day of the auction to arrange contract signing — either in person or via email — and to gather necessary information including deed instructions. The contract signing and earnest money deposit must be completed by 4:00 PM CST on the day following the auction.
- ALL CASH means only U.S. dollars and cents will be accepted — no other forms of payment such as vehicles, farm animals, or other items will be considered.
- A buyer’s premium of ten percent (10%) of the high bid shall be added to the high bid to establish the contract price. Please remember to consider this buyer’s premium when placing or determining your bids.
- Earnest money requirement is 10% of the contract price. The non-refundable earnest money is due by 4:00 PM CST the day following the auction. Payment options:
- Check (payable to Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC)
- Cash
- Credit card (5% fee applies)
- Wire transfer (buyer pays transaction fees)
The earnest money becomes part payment of the property at closing.
- A Winning Bidder whose documents and deposit are not received within this timeframe:
- Will be subject to liquidated damages equal to the earnest money plus any costs to obtain the earnest money
- Will not be allowed to bid in future Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC events
Title and Closing
- Title Insurance and Deed:
- Seller shall provide Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance
- Seller shall execute a Warranty Deed conveying the real estate to the buyer(s)
- Seller pays for deed preparation
- Buyer(s) pays for their own title search, insurance charges, and usual conveyance expenses
- Buyer(s) pays for recording fees and tax stamps that attach to the deed
- The closing fee of the title company shall be split 50/50 between seller and buyer
- Title company: Union County Abstract, Inc.
- Real Estate Taxes: 2024 taxes are paid. Seller will give credit at closing for 2025 and prorated 2026 taxes based on the latest courthouse records. Seller to cover any outstanding taxes, if applicable.
- The sale will be closed on or before July 23, 2026. Time is of the essence. If closing has not occurred by the closing date, Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC, through its Agents or Attorney, may give the buyer five (5) days’ notice to close this sale. The closing date may be extended if mutually agreed upon in writing by both Seller and Buyer. Any personal property remaining after closing becomes the buyer’s property and responsibility.
Legal Considerations
- The Auction Company has posted all relevant documents (Contracts, tax bills, photos, etc.). Information was obtained from sources believed accurate but requires verification. Aerial photos and drawings are for illustration only unless specified as surveyed boundaries. All bidders must:
- Conduct their own due diligence
- Complete any professional reviews of the auction and information prior to bidding
- Review any updates prior to bidding
- As exclusive Seller’s agents, the Auctioneer must present all offers. Properties are subject to pre-auction sales meeting all terms. Pre-auction offers must include:
- The Contract for Sale of Real Estate
- Required deposit
The Seller may accept or reject any offer at their sole and absolute discretion.
- Both parties shall indemnify and hold harmless Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC from costs, losses, liabilities, or expenses, including attorney fees, resulting from failure to fulfill obligations. Disputes will be arbitrated in Union County, IL or tried in Union County courts, at the discretion of Seller and Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC.
- If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
- Failure to enforce any term does not waive future enforcement rights. These Terms and Conditions are governed by Illinois law.
Thank you for your interest. For questions, contact our representatives.
ollis@ollisauction.com | 618-996-2884 | 800-272-9791 | www.ollisauction.com


