Hess Real Estate & Personal Property Auction

HESS REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

Sale Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Sale Time: 10:00 AM

Auction Venue: Sale to be held onsite -

Physical Address: 31870 240th St., Gallatin, MO

LOCATION

As I am moving out of state, I will sell the following at my home located 31879 240th St., Gallatin, MO. The property is situated 6 miles North of Hamilton, Missouri or 7 miles South of Gallatin. From Hamilton, travel North on Hwy 13 for 6 miles to 240th Street. Turn South on 240th Street for a quarter of a mile to the sale location. From Gallatin, travel South on Hwy 13 for 7 miles to 240th Street. Turn South on 240th Street for a quarter of a mile to the sale location. Auction signs posted on sale day!

AUCTIONEERS NOTE:

Nice, clean auction! Lunch and restrooms will be available on the grounds. Not responsible for accidents, errors, or omissions. Announcements made on sale day take precedence.

AUCTION MANAGERS

David May (660) 973-9523

David Blackburn (816) 649-8208

Josh Teter (660) 734-2111

REAL ESTATE

Address: 31879 240th St., Gallatin, MO

Country Living – Just Minutes from Gallatin & Hamilton!

If you’ve been searching for small acreage in the country with easy access to town and lots of updates, this property checks all the boxes! Situated on a hard-to-find 4.4-acre tract just minutes from Gallatin and Hamilton (in the Gallatin School District) and only a short distance off the highway, this home offers the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience.

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features approximately 1,500 sq. ft. on the main levels, plus a mostly finished basement that adds nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of total living space. The basement, remodeled in 2024, includes new flooring and carpet, a spacious family room, walk-out door, full bath with walk-in shower, and an added storage area.

Upstairs, the master bedroom features new carpet, his-and-hers closets, and an ensuite half bath. The kitchen is a true highlight, showcasing custom-built hickory cabinets with soft-close drawers and doors, a deep 9-inch stainless steel sink, and new laminate flooring. High-end appliances include a 2025 French 3-door refrigerator with ice and water in the door, a 2025 glass-top electric range, and a 2022 KitchenAid dishwasher.

The home also offers laundry areas on both floors for added convenience. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious living room with built-in cabinetry, a fireplace equipped with a high-efficiency Earth Wood stove, and a 2025 mini-split heat and air unit. French doors open onto a 12' x 22' covered concrete patio complete with a built-in outdoor fireplace—perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round.

Additional home features include a Whirlpool 80-gallon electric water heater, a whole-house water filtration system, and a Whirlpool water softener. The property is connected to rural water and a well, and is served by Farmer’s Electric. There’s also a 200-amp electrical service, double-car garage, and a durable Everlast metal roof installed in 2019.

Outdoors, enjoy the spacious yard with mature shade trees, apple and pear trees, and plenty of room to roam. The property also boasts an impressive 50' x 60' metal pole building with 16-foot sidewalls and a full concrete floor. The building includes two Modine LP heating units, 200-amp electrical service, two walk-in doors, a 12' x 16' overhead door, running water, in-floor plumbing for a future bathroom, and a large loft storage area—ideal for a workshop, business, or hobby space.

The real estate will sell at approximately 12 noon. For more information or inspection of property, contact auction managers for viewing of the property.

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METHOD & TERMS

Sale Method: The Hess property will be sold in one individual parcel for a "lump sum" total dollar amount. Property will be sold in as-is condition and is not contingent upon buyer's financing, condition of property, appraisal, inspection, or any of contingencies.

Purchase Agreement: At the conclusion of the auction, the successful bidder will be required to enter into a written purchase agreement with the seller and pay ten percent (10%) of the bid price as a non-refundable down payment, payable to Caldwell County Abstract & Title, which shall hold the money in escrow until closing.

Closing: The balance of the bid price will be due at the time of closing in approximately 30 days, on or before Friday, December 12, 2025, which will take place at Caldwell County Abstract & Title. Title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price will be provided by the seller. The 2025 real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. Title company closing costs will be divided equally between buyer & seller. Possession will be transferred to buyer at the time of closing.

Disclaimer: All information and dimensions were derived from sources believed to be correct, but are not guaranteed. Buyers shall rely on their own information, judgment, and inspection of the property. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to the property.

AERIAL PHOTO

FORD TRACTOR, TRAILER

• 1975 Ford 3600 2wd tractor (2.4L Diesel engine w/ block heater, 2499 hours, 540 pto,13.6x28 rear tires, 6.00x16 front tires, runs good, good rubber, VIN: C415457)

• 1998 Sike 6½‘ x 16’ tandem axle trailer (new HD ramps, new wire, new jacks, good floor, 205/75-R15 tires, VIN: 4Y8US1626WS001124)

• 3-pt 6' tractor blade

GUNS

Savage Axis 308 (308 Win cal, bolt action, camo synthetic stock, Weaver scope); Savage Axis 223 (223 Rem cal, bolt action, black synthetic stock, Bushnell scope, night snipe hunting light, folding bipod); CVA Acura 50cal muzzle loader (Bergara barrel, Konus 3x10x50 scope w/ red and blue cross hairs, camo synthetic stock, black grips); CVA Wolf 50cal muzzle loader (Tasco 3x9x40 scope, black synthetic stock); Mossberg Model 500A shotgun (12ga, pump action, 3” chamber, full choke); Winchester Model 1200 shotgun (20ga, pump action, 2¾” chamber, Improved cyl)

Millennium tree stand; live traps; outdoor fire pit; trolling motor; more.

SHOP EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, RELATED

Coleman 5500w generator; BCS Harvester 722 rear tine tiller (Honda 240cc engine, plow attachment); TroyBilt mini tiller; Murray 824 RS snow blower (24”, 2 stage, used very little); Husqvarna gas weed eater; Rigid TS3650 table saw; 2-wheel dolly; Big Red 3½T floor jack; Wolfcraft shaper table (w/ router); Craftsman 16 gal shop vac; Schumacher 2-10-50 amp battery charger; log chain; yard/garden tools (rakes, shovels, hoes, pitch forks, more); hand tools (combination wrenches, hammers, pliers, sockets, and more); pipe clamps (x5); misc wire; car ramps; mechanics creep; 20# propane tanks; large propane cooker; Dewalt drill bits; Chief 4” vise; gear pullers(x3); come-a-longs (x2); bench grinder (6”); angle grinder; wood vise; 24’ aluminum extension ladder; palm sanders; woodworking tools; biscuit jointer; laminate trimmers(x2); engine hoist; NEW double hung window units (x6); Hoshizaki ice machine (near new 400# bin, head unit needs work); Craftsman tool box (5 drawer); 12v battery charger; Ryobi drill press; Craftsman 10” band saw; Delta scroll saw; air pig; Mr. Heater (double); plastic rooftop car carrier; hole saws; gas cans; nail totes; garden row cover metal hoops; plus boxes packed away and unable to see at time of listing! Come See!

HOUSEHOLD, COLLECTIBLES, MORE

2025 refrigerator (French door, white, 3 door); 2025 glass top electric cook stove; GenAire cook stove (propane); 2018 Frigidaire 26cf upright freezer; 2013 Kenmore Elite 25cf chest freezer; Whirlpool 22cf chest freezers (x2); Samsung front load clothes washer (Super Speed, large cap); Samsung clothes dryer (Ecodry, vent sensor); non-electric water distiller; counter-top electric water distiller; beautiful Temple Stewart dining hutch; Cherry grandmother clock (attributed to David Whisler, of Pennsylvania); reclining sofa; computer desk; Kincade chest of drawers; Young American dresser; full mattress-box spring; arm chair recliner (blue leather); card table; folding chairs (x6); massage table; storage cabinets (plastic, metal, wood); loft bed/desk combo; Coffee percolators (30c, 36c); Presto pressure canner; canner; fruit jars; cast iron skillets (x2); sewing machines; Rival ice cream maker; china dish set (45pc); Antique oak dresser (bowfront, beveled mirror); milk can (x3); primitive bench; wicker bench; galvanized buckets; Lifetime poly picnic table; folding ping pong table; 15’ trampoline; Traeger pellet grill; 8-person tent; baseball gloves; Invacare wheel chair; puzzles and games; sleds; dog crates (plastic, metal); metal dog fence; books (children’s. Medical, encyclopedias); and other items to be added by sale day.