Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00 am Central — SELLING ON-SITE: 7278 AL Hwy 68, Gaylesville, AL
COURT-ORDERED AUCTION
SELLING FOR DIVISION AMONG HEIRS
3± Acres on the Chattooga River – 7278 AL Hwy 68, Gaylesville, Cherokee County, AL
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase a stunning riverfront property on the scenic Chattooga River, selling at court-ordered auction for the division among heirs. Located just off AL Hwy 68, this beautiful 3± acre tract features a mix of open pasture and mature hardwoods, with long frontage on the river and county water already in place (water meter installed).
Property Highlights:
- 3± Acres fronting on AL Hwy 68 (PIN# 21482)
- Extensive Chattooga River Frontage – perfect for kayaking, fishing, canoeing, or relaxing riverside living
- County Water Available – meter already in place
- Gentle Topography – excellent potential for a cabin, primary residence, or recreational retreat
- Open Pasture & Mature Woods – scenic and usable land
- Convenient Location – short distance from Summerville, Centre, Rome, and Ft. Payne
This is an incredible offering on the Chattooga River, which is quickly gaining popularity as North Alabama’s go-to waterway for paddling, recreation, and peaceful river life.
Enjoy relaxing views, gentle terrain, and all types of recreational river activities—from paddling and fishing to peaceful weekend escapes. Whether you’re looking to build a retreat, invest in riverfront land, or simply enjoy the outdoors, this property offers excellent potential.
PROJECT MANAGER: Lou Dempsey – 770.546.2800 – [email protected]
SALE SITE: The property will sell from 7278 AL Hwy 68, Gaylesville, AL.
BIDDING: This auction will be conducted in a Live/Simulcast format, giving bidders the flexibility to participate in person on-site or online, whichever is most convenient.
OPEN HOUSE: The Property is OPEN for Inspection. Dempsey Representatives will be on-site for property tours on Friday, October 10th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Private showings are also available by appointment—please contact our office for scheduling.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A 10% down payment is required on the day of sale, with the balance due at closing. All sales must be closed within 30 days of the auction date. A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final bid to determine the contract price.
CLOSING: ALL SALES TO CLOSE ON OR BEFORE 30 DAYS FROM SALE DATE—NO EXCEPTIONS.
BROKER PARTICIPATION: Licensed brokers and agents are welcome. Dempsey Auction Co. will pay a referral commission to any broker representing a client who successfully closes on the property. Please contact our office for registration guidelines and full details.
For plats, brochures, or further sales information on this auction, call us by name at 800.DEMPSEY (800.336.7739).
Exhibit “A”
Terms & Conditions
Circuit Court of Cherokee County, AL – CV-2025-900004.00
7278 AL Hwy 68
Gaylesville, Cherokee County, AL
These “Terms and Conditions” supersede all other printed and oral statements and will be attached to and become a part of the Real Estate Sales Contract as Exhibit “A”, which will prevail over this document and any other agreement between the buyer and seller.
CONDITIONS OF SALE: Dempsey Auction Company (Auctioneer/Broker) has been appointed by the Circuit Court of Cherokee County, AL (Seller), TO OFFER AT COURT ORDERED AUCTION, 2.89 ac located 7278 AL Hwy 68, Gaylesville, Cherokee County, AL.
All property is selling “AS IS, WHERE IS” and WITH ALL FAULTS, IF ANY” without representation or warranty of any kind as to their condition. No warranties, either statutory or otherwise, expressed or implied, including those as to the fitness for a particular use or purpose, habitability, merchantability or environmental conditions including, but not limited to, any hazardous substances, hazardous waste, petroleum or petroleum by-products concerning the property are given by the Auctioneer or Seller. Neither the Auction Company nor the Seller makes any representation concerning the property whatsoever. All bidders acknowledge and agree by their participation in the Auction, that he/she has inspected the Property and is not relying on any warranty or representation of the Seller, Auctioneer, or any agent thereof.
We require all bidders to register and obtain a bid number in order to participate in the bidding process. All decisions of the Auctioneer will be final, including the increments of bidding, disputes among bidders, or any other issues that might arise before, during, or after the auction.
The Seller has the right, at their sole discretion, to add or withdraw all or any portion of the property before the auction on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 AM. The property is Selling by Court Order, Regardless of Price, to the Highest Bidder.
CONVEYANCE: All property will be conveyed by Limited Warranty Deed with title insurance available at the Purchaser’s expense.
SURVEY: This property has been surveyed by LANDPRO, LLC, a licensed and registered Alabama Land Surveyor, LS #50057 and LSCA #50219. A Survey and Staking fee of $1,375 will be charged and collected today. The accuracy of the surveys is the sole liability of the Surveyor and the Purchaser, and the Purchaser does hereby release the Seller and Dempsey Auction Co. from all liability in all matters concerning the survey.
RESERVATIONS & RESTRICTIONS: The real estate will be sold subject to any and all restrictions, public utilities, encroachments, zoning ordinances, easements, Cherokee County Regulations, Alabama Powers Shoreline Management Regulations, any existing rights of way (if any), and all other matters of public record.
ONLINE PURCHASERS’ PAYMENT: At the close of the auction, successful bidders will be emailed the contract package to execute and return to Dempsey Auction Co. Successful bidders will deposit 10% of the Contract Price as earnest money in the form of cashier’s check or bank wire transfer with Dempsey Auction Co within 24 hours of receipt of the contract package. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing as stipulated in the “Terms and Conditions”. The purchaser shall be responsible for all wire transfer fees. Successful high bidders not executing and returning their contract with earnest money deposit within 24 hours of receipt will be considered in default and subject to an Administrative Fee (as defined below). All Administrative Fees are non-refundable.
DEFAULT: In the event a winning bidder fails to submit the signed “Sales Contract” and deposit earnest money as provided in the pre-stipulated Terms and Conditions, the winning bidder will be charged an administrative fee of $2,500 on the credit card provided at auction registration. Additional default remedies are reserved by Dempsey Auction Company and the Sellers as provided in the Terms and Conditions and the Sales Contract.
PAYMENT: A 10% Buyer’s Premium on Real Estate will be added to the Bid Price on all real estate today to arrive at the final purchase price. The purchaser will be required to sign the Real Estate Sales Contract and pay a non-refundable earnest money deposit equal to 10% of the final purchase price immediately following the Auction. This payment may be made with either a personal or company check. This deposit will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account under the control of Dempsey Auction Company. No disbursements will be made from this escrow account until closing or otherwise in accordance with this agreement. In the event the purchaser fails to close and pay his/her balance when due, the deposit shall be retained by the Seller and Auctioneer as liquidated damages in addition to any other remedies available, by law, to the Seller and Auctioneer. In the event the Seller is unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, unless otherwise noted, the Purchaser’s Earnest money deposit shall be returned.
CLOSING: Closing shall take place within 30 days of auction, in accordance with the Real Estate Sales Contract, or on a date mutually agreed upon by the Seller and Purchaser(s) in writing. The closing attorney is Mr. Corey Colbert, 101 1st Ave W, Centre, AL, 256.927.5377. We encourage you to contact Mr. Colbert’s office ASAP to schedule your closing.
CLOSING COSTS: The Seller will provide a Conveyance Deed at closing and pay their share of the prorated property taxes.
All other closing costs, including but not limited to Attorney’s Closing Fees, Recording and Handling Fees, Deed Transfer Taxes, Title Search, Title Insurance, Loan Origination Fees, etc., will be at the Purchaser’s expense.
POSSESSION: Purchaser(s) will be granted possession of real estate at closing, on or before November 10, 2025.
TAXES: The Real Estate property taxes will be prorated to the date of closing.
AGENCY: In accordance with the Alabama Disclosure Law / RECAD, Dempsey Auction Company is acting as Listing and Selling Agent for the Seller in this transaction and is to be paid a fee pursuant to a separate written agreement between seller and the auctioneer. The auctioneer is not acting as an agent for the purchaser in this transaction. Any third-party broker is not a sub-agent of the auctioneer.
BUYER’S NOTE: Dempsey Auction Company and the Seller reserve the right to amend any terms or conditions of the auction by announcing such amendments prior to or during the auction. All information published, announced, or contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct; however, it is not guaranteed by the Seller or the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantees as to the correctness and completeness of any information. Personal on-site inspection of the property is recommended. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of the property, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of bid, offer, or earnest money after its opening tender. All announcements made from the auction stand take precedence over all other verbal, printed, announced, and/or distributed information.
TECHNICAL SOFTWARE ISSUES: NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE NOR THE AUCTION COMPANY SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Dempsey Auction Company provides online bidding as a service to Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Dempsey Auction Company or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly. Dempsey Auction Company will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source.
METHOD of SALE: DAC reserves the right to offer the property in any way we see fit to obtain the seller the most money.
Dempsey Auction Company is the “Listing and Selling Agent of the Seller”, and our fiduciary duties of loyalty and faithfulness are owed to the Seller.
NOTE: This auction is being recorded by audio in its entirety for legal purposes.
I have received, read, understand, and agree to the information in these “Terms and Conditions”, which will become a part of the sales contract and will hereafter be Exhibit “A”.