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Having decided to relocate the Omega brand to Georgia, the Clifford Simmons II family will sell the entire Omega farms.
570+/- Acres to be sold in 10 tracts.
Buyers can purchase individual tracts, tract combinations, or the entire Omega Farms.
Legendary registered Angus cattle show facility including office, show barn, sale facility, calving barn, and bull barn
3 residences, including owner’s residence, manager’s residence, and feedlot manager’s residence
Farm shop and equipment storage facility
Cattle feeding facility, including silos, scale, bins, and hydraulic chute and alleys
Tract 1
40.63± Acres
4900 M-52, Williamston, MI 48895
Buy more than 100 years of agricultural and Angus Cattle heritage. Tract includes the famous show barn where a multitude of champion Angus Cattle have been housed and prepared for National, State, and regional shows. This tract includes the Omega Farms Headquarters office. The office is a 2-story, 1,950±sf handsome building that has been headquarters to some of the great cattle executives of this century. The Sales Pavilion is also located on this tract and is a beautifully-appointed sales marketing center with a registration desk in entry, fold-up bleachers, and food service facilities. Behind the Sales Pavilion is a well laid out network of display pens for viewing cattle pre-sale. The Sales Pavilion could provide buyers the potential for rental income. This tract also contains a refurbished 2-story barn that has been used as a feed store selling Kent Feeds, which also lends itself to an income stream.
Section 21, Locke Township • Parcel ID: 33-04-04-21-200-002
SEV: $144,160 (2013) • Taxable value: $93,230 (2013)
Taxes: $4,018.85 (2013) • Property class: 101 Ag-Imp • Zoning: A-1 AGR
Building sizes:
• Show barn: 4,176±sf
• Office: 1,950±sf
• Sale pavilion: 2,880±sf
• Feed store: 5,040±sf
• Nurse cow barn: 4,800±sf
• Herd bull barn: 1,632±sf
• Yearling heifer barn: 3,072±sf
Tract 2
55± Acres
5200 M-52, Williamston, MI 48895
40± acres is tillable farm land. It is a blend of Sisson Sandy Loam and Marlette Loam soils. The house will be surveyed out.
Section 16, Locke Township • Parcel ID: 33-04-04-16-400-001
SEV: $117,890 (2013) • Taxable value: $59,232 (2013)
Taxes: $2,320.22 (2012) • Property class: 101 Ag-Imp • Zoning: A-1 AGR
Tract 3
132.13± Acres
Bell Oak Rd, Williamston, MI 48895
90± acres of tillable land. It is a blend of Sisson Loam and Marlette Loam soils. Tract 3 includes the Farm Shop (2,400±sf), and a 3,600±sf equipment storage building.
Section 16, Locke Township • Parcel ID: 33-04-04-16-400-012
SEV: $224,470 (2013) • Taxable value: $104,372 (2013)
Taxes: $4,827.77 (2013) • Property class: 101 Ag-Imp • Zoning: A-1 AGR
Tract 4
40± Acres
4045 Bell Oak Rd, Williamston, MI 48895
Feedlot tract with 18± acres tillable. The feedlot facility is set up with 8 concrete pens, (10) 20’ x 50’ Blue Harvestore Silos, indoor livestock scales, and Bowman hydraulic squeeze chute. This tract includes a 1,040±sf, 3BR, 1BA residence
Section 15, Locke Township • Parcel ID: 33-04-04-15-300-001
SEV: $355,240 (2013) • Taxable value: $355,240 (2013)
Taxes: $14,803.41 (2012) • Property class: 101 Ag-Imp • Zoning: A-1 AGR
Tract 5
28.38± Acres
Swing tract- must be combined with Tract 4 or purchased by an adjoining land owner
Bell Oak, Rd, Williamston, MI 48895
20± acres of tillable ground. It is a blend of Marlette Loam and Sisson Fine Sandy Loam.
Section 15, Locke Township • Parcel ID: 33-04-04-15-300-002
SEV: $41,530 (2013) • Taxable value: $23,218 (2013)
Taxes: $1,034.08 (2012) • Property class: 102 Ag-Vac • Zoning: A-1 AGR
Tract 6
20± Acres
Swing tract- must be combined with Tract 7 or purchased by an adjoining land owner
Haslett Rd, Williamston, MI 48895
10± acres of tillable land. It is mostly Owosso-Marlette soil.
Section 15, Locke Township • Parcel ID: 33-04-04-15-200-004
SEV: $20,000 (2013) • Taxable value: $5,237 (2013)
Taxes: $294.38 (2012) • Property class: 102 Ag-Vac • Zoning: A-1 AGR
Tract 7
79.09± Acres
Haslett Rd, Williamston, MI 48895
30± acres of tillable land.
It is a blend of Marlette Fine Sandy Loam soil.
Section 15, Locke Township • Parcel ID: 33-04-04-15-100-004
SEV: $105,660 (2013) • Taxable value: $44,061 (2013)
Taxes: $1,783.51 (2012) • Property class: 102 Ag-Vac • Zoning: A-1 AGR
Tract 8
5.45± Acres
4601 E Holt Rd, Webberville, MI 48892
Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, 2,400±sf, 3BR, 2BA house with 2-car garage. Several outbuildings including 2,400±sf and 1,350±sf barns. This tract would be great for Junior Livestock projects. Just east of M-52.
Section 14 , Leroy Township • Parcel ID: 33-08-08-14-300-011
SEV: $87,200 (2013) • Taxable value: $51,202 (2013)
Taxes: $3,137.14 (2012) • Property class: Res-Imp • Zoning: Agricultural
Tract 9 is now being offered in two parts- 43+/-A plus the house, and 121+/-A vacant land (now Tract 10).
Tract 9
43.8± Acres
4225 E Grand River, Williamston, MI 48895
Farm with a beautiful home secluded back off of Grand River Ave. The home is 3,652±sf of solid Western-style luxury. It has an outdoor kitchen, tennis court, pool, and a great, 2,400±sf horse barn with riding arena. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, finished basement, and 3-car garage. The home sits back off Grand River 1 mile in seclusion. Buyer will be required to enter into a shared driveway agreement with buyer of Tract 10.
Section 3, Leroy Township • Parcel ID: 33-08-08-03-100-002
SEV: $474,700 (2013) • Taxable value: $231,647 (2013)
Taxes: $9,397.48 (2012) • Property class: 101 Ag-Imp • Zoning: Ag
Tract 10
121± Acres
4225 E Grand River, Williamston, MI 48895
Vacant land. Will have access to Grand River via a recorded easement for ingress and egress. Buyer will be required to enter into a shared driveway agreement with buyer of Tract 9.
Section 3, Leroy Township • Parcel ID: 33-08-08-03-100-002
SEV: $474,700 (2013) • Taxable value: $231,647 (2013)
Taxes: $9,397.48 (2012) • Property class: 101 Ag-Imp • Zoning: Ag
Tracts 2-7 sell subject to an existing crop lease. 2014 planting and harvesting rights belong to the tenant. Rent belongs to the buyer. Rent = $80 per tillable acre. Tract 9 sells subject to an existing PA116 agreement. PA116 contract obligations and rights will be assumed by buyer. Tracts 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 all have random tiling.
Open Houses
Saturday, April 26th (11am-2pm)
Thursday, May 8th (5-7pm)
Sunday, May 18th (1-3pm)
Terms and Conditions of Real Estate Auction
Omega Farms, Williamston, MI
Ingham County, Locke & Leroy Townships
1. All bidding is open to the public. You will need to raise your hand or call out your bid as the auctioneer asks for bids. This is a one-time opportunity. Watch the auctioneer and his bid assistants. They will take your bid and will assist you with any questions. There will be simulcast bidding available on the internet during the sale as well.
2. Bidding will remain open until the close of the auction. The property will be offered in 9 individual tracts, or any combination of tracts. Bids on tracts and tract combinations may compete, and there will be open bidding on tracts and tract combinations during the auction. The final bids, resulting in the highest sale price, will be presented to the Seller. There will be interactive bidding via the internet.
3. Buyer(s) must be prepared to make a cash offer. No financing is available. Not being sold subject to buyer(s) obtaining financing. Buyer(s) must be capable of paying cash at closing.
4. 10 % (non-refundable) deposit must be presented upon signing this offer in the form of cash, certified or personal check. Balance of purchase price is due at close of sale, which shall be approximately 30 days after Auction Date, or as soon thereafter as applicable closing documents are completed.
5. A buyer’s premium of 3% will be due from the buyer at closing. Please take this into consideration while bidding.
6. Real Estate is sold subject to Seller(s) acceptance or rejection. Auctioneers and sales agents reserve the right to negotiate final sales price on behalf of the seller.
7. Buyer acknowledges they are buying property in AS-IS condition, without inspections or contingencies.
8. Real Estate sale shall include all of the mineral, oil and gas rights owned by the Seller(s).
9. At the Seller’s option, the Seller shall provide a new survey for any parcel where there is no existing legal description or where new boundaries are created by tract divisions. If a new survey is determined to be necessary by the Seller, the cost of the survey is to be shared 50:50 between Buyer(s) and Seller(s). Any purchase made in combination will receive perimeter survey only.
10. Possession on Tracts 1, 4, 8, & 9 shall be given to the successful buyer no later than 30 days after closing, subject to tenant’s rights on Tracts 2-7 and Tracts 9-10. Tenant shall have full planting and harvesting rights for 2014 crop. Crop rental will go to buyer. Tract 5 is not under the rental lease.
11. The July 2014 taxes will be paid by seller. All taxes and assessments billed thereafter are paid by buyer. No proration.
12. All drain assessments will be paid by seller.
13. Tract 9 & 10 are being sold subject to a PA 116 contract. The buyer of Tract 9 & 10 will assume the PA 116 contract and agree to all terms and conditions of PA 116 contract.
14. Tract 9 will be offered in 2 parts. Tract 9 will consist of the house, barn, pool, tennis court, and 40+ acres of land. Tract 10 will consist of approx. 125+ acres of vacant land The buyers of Tracts 9 & 10 will be required to enter into a shared driveway agreement. Both buyers of Tracts 9 & 10 will have access to Grand River Avenue via a recorded easement for Ingress and Egress. Seller will guarantee marketable title on both Tracts 9 & 10 as divided.
In the event that Tract 9 and Tract 10 sell separately, the buyer of Tract 10 shall grant to the buyer of Tract 9 an exclusive easement for ingress and egress along the existing 20’ road. The buyer of Tract 9, therefore, shall have access to the house and buildings via this easement for ingress and egress. The buyer of both Tract 9 and Tract 10 will execute and sign a Driveway Maintenance Agreement.
15. As required under Section 109 of the Land Division Act, Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, for property located in rural areas, the Warranty Deed will include the following language: “This property may be located within the vicinity of farmland or a farm operation. Generally accepted agricultural and management practices which may generate noise, dust, odors, and other associated conditions may be used and are protected by the Michigan Right to Farm Act”.
16. Sale of the property, which involves newly created parcels, is subject to approvals (per Section 108 of the Land Division Act) from the local Township. Land Division applications have been submitted to the Township. Upon completion of the auction, which will determine any successful combination bids, final surveyed descriptions will be submitted for completion of review and action process.
17. The buyer of Tract 1 understands that the two bull headstones (Ballot of Belledrun and Mr. Marshal) and all Omega Farm signage and paraphernalia will not sell with sale unit. Buyer of Tract 9 understands that the pool table, bar stools, and Buffalo head on fireplace are reserved by the seller.
18. The buyer of Tract 4 understands that the grain leg pictured in brochure will not be a part of the sale unit.
19. Real Estate is sold subject to any and all existing matters of record, and all easements, building use or zoning laws and regulations.
20. By signing an offer, buyer(s) will be waiving the 10 day lead-based paint test.
21. Earnest Money Deposit is non-refundable.
22. The closing fee charged by Title Company will be shared equally between Buyer(s) and Seller(s).
23. Seller(s) will provide an owner’s policy of title and convey title with a Warranty Deed.
24. Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. and their representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Sellers.
25. In order to be recognized as a buyer’s agent and receive co-op commission you must pre-register your buyers with the Auction Company 24 hours prior to the Auction Date. Agents who fail to pre-register their buyers will not be recognized as buyer agents and will NOT be entitled to a co-op commission. Broker cannot act as a principal and broker on the same transaction. Contact Sheridan Realty & Auction Co. for details.
26. All announcements from the Auction Block take precedence over printed material.
27. The terms and covenants of the purchase agreement, including these additional terms (Exhibit A), shall survive closing and shall bind and the benefits shall inure to the heirs, successors, representative and assigns of the Parties.