Some homes are just houses.
This one is different.
Online Only Real Estate Auction
14067 State Route 142, McLeansboro, IL 62859
Begins to End: June 18, 2026, Thursday, 2:00 PM CST
In 2002, Jerry and Nancy Johnson made a decision that a lot of people dream about and not enough people do. They found the right place, put down roots, and retired into a life they built on their own terms. What they chose was a solid ranch home on 1.24± acres just off State Route 142 in McLeansboro, with fields on three sides, neighbors across the road, and enough room to finally breathe.
When Jerry and Nancy chose this home, the above-ground pool was already there, and Jerry made sure it stayed in perfect shape so Nancy could do her water therapy. That dedication shows up even now, with fresh sand put in the pool pump just last year. A screened-in porch stretches 33 feet across the back of the house, finished with composite flooring and accessible right from the master bedroom, the kind of space that turns an ordinary evening into something worth lingering over. A pole barn and an attached two-car garage mean there is a place for everything. And somewhere along the way, seedless blackberries took hold on the land, because when a place is cared for, things tend to grow.
Three bedrooms. Two bathrooms. 1,382± square feet of open concept main level living. Twenty-plus years of a family treating a home the way a home deserves to be treated.
This is the American Dream, not oversized and not undersized, just exactly right. Big enough for birthday parties and Memorial Day cookouts by the pool. Big enough for the people who matter most to gather and stay a while. Small enough to feel like home from the very first day. This is the kind of property that works just as beautifully for a young family planting their first roots as it did for the couple who spent their retirement years here making memories that filled every room.
Jerry and Nancy are gone now, but the love they poured into this place didn’t leave with them. You can see it in every well-kept corner, every thoughtful detail, every year of quiet, intentional living that happened inside these walls. Their children have carried on in the same spirit, honoring what their parents built with the kind of care and respect that says more than any listing description ever could.
This was a retirement home in the truest sense. A place chosen on purpose, lived in fully, and offered now to whoever is ready to make it their own.
Tax ID: 08-05-300-009 & 08-08-100-002
2024 Taxes: $1,017.30
Tax Exemptions:
- General Homestead Exemption (Owner Occupied)
- Senior Citizen's Homestead Exemption
- Senior Citizen's Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption
Zoning: Residential
Year Built: 1978
Home Square Footage: Approx. 1,382 sq ft
Lot Size: Approximately 1.24± Acres
3 Bedrooms ~ 2 Bathrooms
Room Dimensions:
Living Room: 16 x 19
Kitchen/Dining: 14 x 17
Master Bedroom: 11 x 15
Bedroom 2: 10x 11
Bedroom 3: 11 x 11
Master Bathroom: 5 x 10
Bathroom 2: 7 x 5
Hallway: 17 x 3
Laundry: 11 x 7
Screened Porch: 33 x 12
Attached 2-Car Garage: 23 x 24
Features:
- Brick & vinyl exterior, frame construction, crawl space foundation
- Open concept kitchen, dining, and living room
- Kitchen island
- Gas log fireplace in living room
- Central AC
- Heat pump (2021)
- Individual room comfort controls
- Propane hot water heater (approx. 2023)
- Propane tank owned
- Roof approx. 2023
- Circuit breaker
- New toilet and sink in guest bathroom (2024)
- Dishwasher (2–3 years old)
- Electric stove and microwave with fan
- Blinds and window coverings
- Composite flooring on screened porch
- Above-ground pool, pool pump sand replaced 2024
- Wood deck
- Pole barn 40 x 28
- New service line to pole barn (2025)
- Seedless blackberries on property
- Gravel driveway
- Hamilton County schools
- Public Water
- Septic system with leach field
- Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative
Please Note: Washer, dryer, and refrigerator are selling separate and do not convey with the property.
Directions: From the intersection of Golf Course Road and State Route 142 in McLeansboro, head northwest on State Route 142 North approximately 1.8 miles. Destination will be on the left.
Call us today to schedule a showing 1-800-272-9791
Seller: Estate of Jerry G. and Nancy J. Johnson
Abbreviated Real Estate Terms: Successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a written contract and deposit earnest money. Balance due on or before July 30, 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.
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400 New Hope Road, Buncombe, IL 62912
Office: 618-833-2227 or 618-996-2884 | Toll Free: 800-272-9791
Email: ollis@ollisauction.com
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Bidding Procedures & Auction Terms and Conditions
14067 State Route 142, McLeansboro, IL 62859 | Online Only Auction
Begins to End: June 18, 2026, Thursday, 2:00 PM CST
Property and Basic Information
- The Real Estate consists of:
- 14067 State Route 142, McLeansboro, IL 62859
- County Parcel Numbers: 08-05-300-009 & 08-08-100-002
- Hamilton County
- Hamilton 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: TBD
- 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 30, 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 us.
ollis@ollisauction.com | 618-996-2884 | 800-272-9791 | www.ollisauction.com
14067 State Route 142, McLeansboro, IL 62859
