Byler 14.88 Acre Homestead Auction
Byler 14.88 Acre Homestead Auction
6 Bedroom Home – Outbuildings – Tons of Potential
Thursday, August 7th @ 6PM
Live Auction w/ Online Bidding @ RES.bid
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Location: Auction will be held on site located at 20140 Waterford Rd, Fredericktown, OH 43019. From North of Chesterville on State Route 314, turn East on Yankee St, then North on Waterford Rd. Watch for RES signs.
Real Estate: Step into a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained Amish homestead situated on 14.88 acres of versatile, picturesque countryside in Knox County, Ohio. The Byler Homestead offers a harmonious blend of peaceful living and agricultural productivity, with fenced pasture for grazing, wooded acreage with a meandering creek, and excellent hunting opportunities. Whether you’re dreaming of a turn-key homestead, a working farm, or a serene family retreat, this property has the land and infrastructure to support your vision.
Built in 2015, the two-story home offers approximately 4,012 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. It features six bedrooms, two half baths, and a separate shower room. The main-floor owner’s suite provides both convenience and privacy. Heating is set up for a wood stove that does not convey. Water is heated with a wood-burning water heater along with radiant water-heat pipes installed in the attic. Many windows throughout the home allow for abundant natural light and excellent ventilation. The walk-out basement stays naturally cool and adds significant storage and workspace potential.
The property also includes multiple well-maintained outbuildings, starting with a traditional 36’ x 56’ bank barn complete with a spacious hay mow, six box stalls, five tie stalls, a tack room, and a 36’ x 14’ lean for a loafing area—ideal for horses, cattle, or other livestock. The large pole barn and buggy shed measures 40 feet by 60 feet with a full concrete floor, a loft for storage, and a 10-foot by 40-foot covered porch that offers a shaded workspace. A major highlight is the 40’ x 80’ butcher shop, carefully designed for efficient processing. It includes a receiving room, processing room, cooling room, storage room, reception area, and packaging room as well as a 18’ x 20’ cooking room. The entire shop is setup to be powered by a generator that does not convey and heated with a wood burning stove that does not convey. Please note that specialty butcher equipment is not included in the sale.
The land itself is a mix of gently rolling pasture and wooded acreage, providing not only agricultural opportunity but also natural beauty and recreation. A scenic creek winds through the property, and the surrounding habitat offers excellent deer and turkey hunting. There’s also plenty of room for gardens, orchards, or future expansions.
This is more than just a property, it’s a chance to live a life of self-sufficiency, purpose, and peace in the heart of the countryside. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to bid on the Byler Homestead.
Open House: The home and buildings will be available for preview on Tuesday, July 29th 4PM – 7PM and Saturday, August 2nd 1PM – 4PM. For more information, contact Devon Heacock at (740) 341-6553.
Taxes/Legal: Located in Knox County, parcel number 41-00436.000, Middlebury township, Fredericktown Local School District. Current annual taxes are $7,695.50 and will be prorated to the day of closing. Property is currently in CAUV if buyer does not maintain CAUV it is buyer’s responsibility for CAUV recoupment.
Terms: A 10% buyer’s premium will be applied to the final bid to determine purchase price. We require a 10% non-refundable down payment the day of the auction with the final amount within 45 days. All inspections need to be made prior to bidding. Property sold as is.
Devon Heacock, Auctioneer - Andy White - Drew Turner - Seth Andrews, Broker
Real Estate: Step into a rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained Amish homestead situated on 14.88 acres of versatile, picturesque countryside in Knox County, Ohio. The Byler Homestead offers a harmonious blend of peaceful living and agricultural productivity, with fenced pasture for grazing, wooded acreage with a meandering creek, and excellent hunting opportunities. Whether you’re dreaming of a turn-key homestead, a working farm, or a serene family retreat, this property has the land and infrastructure to support your vision.
Built in 2015, the two-story home offers approximately 4,012 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. It features six bedrooms, two half baths, and a separate shower room. The main-floor owner’s suite provides both convenience and privacy. Heating is set up for a wood stove that does not convey. Water is heated with a wood-burning water heater along with radiant water-heat pipes installed in the attic. Many windows throughout the home allow for abundant natural light and excellent ventilation. The walk-out basement stays naturally cool and adds significant storage and workspace potential.
The property also includes multiple well-maintained outbuildings, starting with a traditional 36’ x 56’ bank barn complete with a spacious hay mow, six box stalls, five tie stalls, a tack room, and a 36’ x 14’ lean for a loafing area—ideal for horses, cattle, or other livestock. The large pole barn and buggy shed measures 40 feet by 60 feet with a full concrete floor, a loft for storage, and a 10-foot by 40-foot covered porch that offers a shaded workspace. A major highlight is the 40’ x 80’ butcher shop, carefully designed for efficient processing. It includes a receiving room, processing room, cooling room, storage room, reception area, and packaging room as well as a 18’ x 20’ cooking room. The entire shop is setup to be powered by a generator that does not convey and heated with a wood burning stove that does not convey. Please note that specialty butcher equipment is not included in the sale.
The land itself is a mix of gently rolling pasture and wooded acreage, providing not only agricultural opportunity but also natural beauty and recreation. A scenic creek winds through the property, and the surrounding habitat offers excellent deer and turkey hunting. There’s also plenty of room for gardens, orchards, or future expansions.
This is more than just a property, it’s a chance to live a life of self-sufficiency, purpose, and peace in the heart of the countryside. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to bid on the Byler Homestead.