ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION
June 24, 2014 6:00 PM ESTBy order of the Mission Foundation of Ohio River Valley District of the United Methodist Church
the former
BELFAST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
June 24, 2014 6:00 PM EST
2297 St. Rt. 131
Goshen (Stonelick Township), OH 45122
the former
BELFAST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 7PM
3.5 +/- ACRES – FULLY HANDICAP ACCESSABLE
This former church appears to be in excellent condition. The sanctuary contains approximately 1592sf and seats approximately 150+ parishioners. It is handicapped assessable from the 60 car parking area.
There is also an office area which was added to the sanctuary and contains approximately 2680sf and is divided into 6 office areas. There are also 2 gender specific rest rooms in the office area.
A full basement is under the sanctuary and compliments the facility. The basement contains an additional 1592sf and is divided into a kitchen and dining area. Entry can be by either inside or outside. The inside steps come with an electric chairlift for the handicapped making the entire building handicap assessable.
There is also a 28’x60’, 1680sf, detached open sided pole type gathering facility which was constructed in 1993. In addition is a child’s recreation set and a storage building.
The property is heated by 2 forced air oil fired furnaces and the building is cooled by central air conditioning. 2 sump pumps keep the lower level dry of moisture. The building roof appears in good condition with no visible water damage and all the windows have been replaced with vinyl double hung windows. The church bell is still intact in the tower. Also included will be all remaining personal property at time of closing.
The property is zoned by Stonelick Township as “S – Residential District” and has a Conditional Use approval for a religious use. It can also be used as a nursery school or child day care center or converted to residential use. There are 2 parcels of land totaling 3.486 acres with over 300’ of frontage on St. Rt. 131. There is no current tax information as churches are tax exempt. Clermont County PID # 302902F071 & 304548B041. The Clermont County Auditor values the land and improvements at $275,000.00.
NO RESERVE – NO APPRAISAL
Interior Previews: Auctioneer will be on premises for interior preview on Sat. June 21 (11AM – 12 Noon), or evening of auction beginning at 5PM, or by appointment with auction manager.
PERSONAL PROPERTY (BEGINS SELLING AT 6PM):
- Copiers
- Organs
- Piano
- Folding Tables
- Folding Chairs
- Bookcases
- Storage Shelving
- File Cabinets
- Desks
- Office Chairs
- And Maybe Church Pews
- Etc.