541 South James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213

Great Opportunity for Homeowners & Investors!

Don't miss this opportunity to bid on a solid ranch home with plenty of potential! This 2-bedroom, 1 full bath home offers comfortable one-floor living with a full basement, a spacious 2+ car garage, and recent improvements already completed.

Recent updates include a new hot water tank (2025), updated interior doors, newer flooring in the living room and bedrooms, and some updated overhead lighting. While additional updating is needed, this home provides an excellent opportunity to add your own style and build equity.

Whether you're looking for an affordable owner-occupied home, your next rental investment, or a value-add project, this property offers tremendous potential. Bring your vision and make it your own!

Bid with confidence at this online real estate auction and take advantage of the chance to purchase a property with great possibilities at your price.

Conveniently Located:

• I-70 – 2 miles
• German Village – 3 miles
• Nationwide Children’s Hospital – 3 miles
• Downtown Columbus – 6 miles
• John Glenn Columbus International Airport – 7 miles

Open House Dates:

Sunday, July 26th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Tuesday, August 4th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Tuesday, August 11th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Sunday,  August 16th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The following is a summary of the Terms and Conditions for this auction for real estate situated at 541 S James Road Columbus, Ohio 43213 (the “Property”), being sold on 8/18/2026 (the “Auction”).

The undersigned Bidder agrees to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the auction and will execute the real estate purchase agreement.  If you have not read and reviewed the Terms and Conditions, do not bid. In connection with the Terms and Conditions, and without limiting the same, Bidder understands the following:

A) If you are the high bidder, you are contractually obligated to buy the real estate at the price stated as Your bid, Buyer’s Premium, fees, and all other applicable Buyer closing costs.

B) Successful Bidder will be required to enter into the purchase agreement as posted on the Documents tab and tender a NON-REFUNDABLE Earnest Money deposit of $5,000 by cash, check, or electronic transfer after the end of the auction within 24 hours. Failure to execute the purchase contract and tender the earnest money deposit will put the bidder in default.

C) Default by Bidder: In the event of a default by the Bidder under the terms and conditions of this auction, the Auctioneer reserves the exclusive right to terminate this Agreement and take any and all actions deemed necessary and appropriate to sell the property, including, but not limited to, offering the property to the next highest bidder or relisting the property for auction at the Auctioneer's discretion. Nothing herein shall limit or relieve the Bidder's liability for any actual damages sustained by the Auctioneer, Seller, or any third party as a result of such breach. The Auctioneer's exercise of rights under this section shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies available to the Auctioneer, Seller, or any affected third party under this Agreement or applicable law.

D) Each Buyer is responsible for conducting their own due diligence on the Property before bidding. The buyer is encouraged to conduct an inspection(s) prior to bidding.

E) The real estate sells in AS IS condition. The Seller is not making any repairs or making any concessions.

F) The sale is not contingent upon a satisfactory inspection.

G) The sale is not contingent upon the Bidder(s) ability to secure financing. The buyer assumes responsibility for the appraisal gap, if any.

H) Closing to occur on or before 09/17/2026.

I) Seller will provide and pay for owner’s title insurance, preparation of deed, conveyance fee, and the proration of real estate taxes.

J) Bidder acknowledges receipt of a copy of the real estate purchase agreement for this Auction.

K) There is a 10% (Ten) Buyer’s Premium, added to your final bid to determine the final purchase price.

By executing this document, the Bidder acknowledges receipt of the Terms and Conditions and agrees to purchase the property if they are the highest bidder. In the event the Buyer fails to act in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, the Seller and/or Auctioneer reserve the right to commence proceedings to recover actual damages, including reasonable attorney fees, and may also ban the Buyer from participating in future auctions.

541 South James Road
Columbus, Ohio 43213
United States

Open House Dates:

Sunday, July 26th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Tuesday, August 4th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Tuesday, August 11th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Sunday,  August 16th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Mandy Harless is licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and bonded in favor of the State of Ohio. An aggrieved person may initiate a claim against the auctioneer's bond in accordance with Section 4707.25 of the Revised Code as a result of the licensee’s actions.

Ohio Department of Agriculture

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