Real Estate Sold at Auction $429,000
LIVE ON-SITE PUBLIC AUCTION
The David & Marilyn Ann Hough Estate
Real Estate & Personal Property
Thursday, June 12th 2025 @ 12:00PM
LOCATION: 5254 W 96th St. Fremont, MI 49412 (Newaygo Co)
DIRECTIONS: South of Fremont 6 miles on Warner Ave/M-82 to W 96th St, East 1/2 mile OR from Grand Rapids take M-37 North 26 miles to 112th St (just North of Grant), West 5 miles to Warner Ave (at Bridgton), North 2 ½ miles to W 96th St, East 1/2 mile.
Auction held to settle the Estate of the late David & Marilyn Ann Hough.
David retired from Ex-Cell-O. David and Marilyn Ann enjoyed hobby farming and the country lifestyle. They bought this farm in 1974. All must be sold to help settle their estate.
REAL ESTATE OVERVIEW:
Offered 1:00PM
$50k minimum bid!
2 bed, 1 bath ranch style home
954 sqft of living space
on crawl space
Fuel oil furnace 2011
Home built in approx 1930 & owned since 1974
37.4 wooded & tillable acres!
30’x 40 Pole barn built in 1996 w/10’ slider, cement floor & 220v power
Other smaller older garages/outbuildings
Well & septic
PP# 21-01-100-003
Bridgeton Twp/Newaygo Co.
Zoned RR-1
Fremont Public Schools
2024 Taxable Value: $50,300
2024 SEV: $128,100
2024 Winter taxes: $1,213.69
2024 Summer taxes: $560.95
OPENHOUSES:
Friday, June 6th 5:00PM-6:00PM
Monday, June 9th 9:00AM-1:00PM
Wednesday June 11th 5:00PM-6:00PM
REAL ESTATE TERMS OVERVIEW:
A complete Purchase Agreement with all terms and conditions of this Auction is available; the following is only an overview.
Registration: The Auction begins at 1:00PM on-site at the house. Registration begins at 11:30AM; please arrive with enough time to be completely registered by 12:30PM. The registration process is free, easy and takes about 10 minutes. You will need your driver’s license and to sign a few documents stating that you understand the Auction requirements. You will also need to have an opening bid in mind to complete the registration form. This number will be held in confidence and will be used to start the bidding when the Auction starts. You must be registered for a Real Estate Buyer Number to bid at this Auction.
Registration Requirements: Bidders must first sign and accept all disclosure forms including seller's disclosure and waiving the opportunity for inspections. All inspections must be completed prior to Auction. Bidders must register for a special Real Estate Buyers number day of Auction and complete an opening bid form.
Real Estate Deposit Requirements: If you are the successful bidder and your bid is accepted you will immediately need to execute the Purchase Agreement with a nonrefundable deposit of $5,000. Your bid is not contingent upon being approved for financing. Please arrange financing prior to Auction and be able to pay cash at closing.
Bidding: The Auction of this real estate will take place in the same manner in which you would expect to bid on a piece of personal property. The Auctioneer will move at a slower pace to ensure that every person clearly understands the amount of the previous bid. You will have the opportunity to bid as many times as you like and upon conclusion, the highest bid will be offered to the seller. The Auctioneers decision is final. If you're the successful bidder - congratulations! You'll meet with Noah Smith immediately after the Auction to pay the required deposit, sign purchase agreements and complete all necessary documents.
Property Disclaimer: The property is being offered "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties of any type express or implied. All information advertised or stated has been derived from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Buyers shall rely totally on their inspection of the property and records. Any improvements that must be made are the responsibility of the buyer. Any announcements made Auction day take precedence over prior written and oral statements. The Auction will be conducted by the sole discretion of the Auctioneers.
Buyer Premium: A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to the final bid to create the purchase price. Please take this into consideration when bidding.
Possession: Possession will be at closing
Closing: Closing will occur within 45 days of Auction. Balance of purchase price will be due at closing.
Deed: Seller shall supply an owner's title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price.
Easements: Sale of property is subject to all easements of record.
Closing Costs: The buyer will incur standard closing costs of approx $750.
Survey: A new survey has been provided by the seller at no cost to the buyer and is to be accepted by the buyer.
Real Estate Taxes: Taxes shall be prorated to the date of closing.
Buyer's Agent Broker Participation (if you are a buyer that is represented by a buyer’s agent): A 1.5% commission on the high bid will be paid to a licensed Michigan Broker whose prospect pays for and closes on the property. Commission is tabulated from the high bid before the premium is added. The broker must first register their prospect in writing by sending an email to [email protected]. Broker or agent must inspect the property with their client and attend the Auction with the prospect and sign in. There can be no exceptions to this procedure; no oral registrations will be accepted. Buyers Agents are not required to participate in this auction. Please contact auctioneer with any questions.
Septic & Well Information: The well and septic are currently in working order to the best of our knowledge. The property is being offered "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties of any type.
The information provided is a summary of information available from numerous sources, the majority of which have not been independently confirmed. This summary has been provided only for the use of prospective bidders at the Public Auction to be held on June 12th 2025. It is supplied for whatever assistance it may provide in answering questions, however, all information and opinions are supplied without warranties or representations; either expressed or implied whatsoever.
Prospective bidders are advised to avail themselves to records of Bridgeton Township, Newaygo County and the State of Michigan and to make inspections of the premises on their own behalf; consulting whatever advisor they may feel appropriate.
New data, corrections, or changes could be made after the printing of this packet. Please arrive prior to the start of the Auction to inspect and consider any new information and changes.
PERSONAL PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
TERMS: Cash or good check day of Auction. Master Card or VISA with 5% service fee. We subscribe to Pay-Tec, A NATIONAL CHECK COLLECTION COMPANY. Al items sell in “as-is” condition.
Lunch truck, port-a-jon and wash up station available on-site.
INSPECTION: Wednesday, June 11th 4:00PM-6:00PM
AUCTION ORDER:
12:00PM: 2 Auctioneers selling Antiques & Shop Items
1:00PM: Home, Boat & Tractor
TRACTOR & TRUCK:
1939-1941 The General Mod. GG, NEW 9.5X24” tires, wheel weights, single front tire, rear belt pulley (Built by the Cleveland Tractor Co.) #6FA852 (ran when parked in barn)
2008 Nissan Frontier SE extended cab pickup w/4 doors and rear jump seats, 4L, V6 automatic (starts, needs work, no brakes)
BOAT & FISHING GEAR:
The Fisherman by Thompson, 20’ fiberglass boat, inboard/outboard w/302 cu. in. V-8 gas engine, Bimini top, 2 down riggers, #270 Waukesha outboard & tandem axle trailer (Always stored in pole barn, very clean, has new battery, needs engine work, but will start: weak starter, hole in right manifold #6, battery cables weak & old, carburetor needs attention)
(3) Big lake tackle boxes full of lures
Several Big Lake fishing poles w/reels
LAWN & GARDEN ITEMS:
Cub Cadet Mod. RTZ S, zero turn mower w/steering wheel, 54” deck, Kohler 25hp, 413hrs (needs work on hydraulic pump)
Toro/Wheel Horse Mod. 10-32 riding lawn mower w/32” deck
Dump lawn cart
LIKE NEW Toro Power Max H.D. Mod. 826 2-stage, self-propelled, elect. start snow blower
LIKE NEW E-Go cordless line trimmer w/charger
Toro gas line trimmer
Garden sprayers
Limb trimmers
Earthway push lawn fertilizer spreader
Gas pole chain saw
Reel mower
Push mower
Wheel barrows
Rakes, hoes, shovels, axes, mauls etc
EQUIPMENT:
IH 5’ pull type brush hog
2bt. trailer plow
1bt. trailer plow on steel
5’6” X 8’ 6” utility trailer
3pt. forks
3pt. tractor arms
SHOP ITEMS:
LIKE NEW 240V, 6 ½ HP, 60 gal. air compressor on cart
LIKE NEW floor model 9sp. 1hp, drill press w/7/8” chuck
Lincoln 225 arc welder
Acetylene torch set, complete on cart
Floor model Clark 4 ½” horz. band saw
Hyd. floor jacks
Elect. cords
Kennedy machinist tool box
Kennedy roll-a-bout tool chest
VINTAGE Kennedy machinist tool box
VINTAGE precision tools
Dozens of precision tools, caliper, depth gauges, micrometers etc.
Sand blaster
Battery chargers
Gas & diesel cans
Grease guns
Remington Outlaw chain saw
Milk house heaters
Tire inflator
Levels
Log chains
Post drivers
Drill bits, NEW sets
1000’s of NEW nuts, bolts & washers
Cordless drills
Elect. drills
Shop hardware
Elect. sanders
Many socket sets including SK
Tube grease
4’ square
Sanding drum kit
NEW Delta mortising attachment kit
NEW angle grinder
NEW sander/polisher
NEW 4 ton hand power puller
(2) NEW come-a-longs
Soldering guns
Porter Cable router kit
4’-6’ & 8’ wooden step ladders
Red Starr radial arm saw
½” elect. drill
Hand sand tamper
Table saw
Pole saw
125K ready heater
Drum pump
(2) NEW handyman jacks
(2) NEW 36” pipe wrenches
NEW ¾” socket set up to 2”
NEW box/ratchet sets
(2) NEW roller stands
NEW drill vise
NEW router bit set
NEW drill bit sets
NEW wood drill sets
NEW gear puller
Roof snow rake
Tap & die
Shop vacs
Makita 4” disc grinder
Quantity of welding rod
28’ fiberglass extension ladder
4 ½” vise on pedestal
Other vises
Chain saw sharpener
Chainsaw safety helmet & ear protection
Sawblade sharpener
NEW ratchet straps
Dremel Saw-Max
C-clamps
Sawzall
Metal shop desk
Router table
Many wrench sets some NEW
Elect. testing equipment
(3) NEW Hobart two axis welding clamps
Air compressor accessories
Pneumatic tools
Pipe wrenches
NEW antifreeze
Bolt cutters
100’s of misc. hand & power tools & wrenches
Organizers full
5 gal. portable air tank
Saw horses
Werner 4’ aluminum step ladder
#23 pipe vise
6” bench vise
Plus more!
COLLECTIBLES & FARM PRIMITIVES:
MARX Steam Line Train set, complete in original box
Model RR track on board
Brass blow torch
Hay trolley
Silage fork
Wooden extension ladders
Croque set
Platform scales
Screw jack
Coleman, red single mantle # 200-A gas lantern marked 70
Quack medical Renulife Violet Ray Generator complete in case
MISCELLANEOUS:
Shop built light duty A frame
(2) Mobile home axles
Stack of cement blocks
Draw pins
Hyd. tractor oil
Hyd. couplers & hoses
Load bar
Short I beams
Hyd. cylinder
Pop-up deer blind
Size 10 chest waders
(2) Ice fishing boxes w/gear
Gun cleaning kit
Hunting knife
High-end rain gear
Rope
(4) Sheets of ½” particle board
Few planks
(2) Large wooden storage boxes
Folding camp chairs
(2) Bicycles
Exercise bike
A frame porch glider
Coolers
Elect. fence post
Ball mounts
Walker w/seat
Board games
Several Encyclopedia sets
Scrap iron & wire
HOUSEHOLD:
Gibson refrigerator /freezer
Amana elect. range
Amana automatic washer
Estate elect. dryer
Fiberglass wash tub
Everyday dishes & flatware
Pots & pans
Small kitchen appliance
Dining room table w/4 chairs
OAK 4 drawer cabinet w/2 glass doors
(2) Single beds
6-drawer chest w/mirror
5-drawer dresser
OAK 6-drawer chest w/side door
Sofa
Table lamps
Bedding
Upholstered rocker
Rocker/recliner
44” flat screen TV
End tables
Buffett
Table radio
NEW gas grill
20” floor fans
Hoover upright vacuum
Howard Miller wall clock