FORT MADISON, IA COUNTRY HOME & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION
Begins:
Tuesday, Aug. 19th 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ends:
Wednesday, Sep. 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM
Fort Madison, Iowa
Country Home &
Personal Property Auction
1905 Arthur Dr., Fort Madison, Iowa
AUCTION ENDS: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 10:00 A.M.
This is a Timed, Online Only Auction Event with a Soft Close! Click the above tab for catalog, terms and registration!!
OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH FROM 5:00 – 6:00 PM
General Information: Country home conveniently located between Fort Madison and Burlington, Iowa, in a small neighborhood just off the Hwy 61 bypass. Situated on just over an acre, this 1,262 sq. ft. 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a large family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, living room, full basement with drive-in garage and storage rooms, covered front porch, rear handicap ramp, and a detached 2-car garage. The property offers great curb appeal with shade trees, gardening areas, vinyl siding, architectural shingled roof, central air, Rathbun water, and a Sandpoint well for gardening.
Auctioneer’s Note: This country home, set on 1.2 acres with shade trees and garden space, offers true rural charm while remaining conveniently located between Fort Madison and Burlington. It’s an excellent fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone seeking affordable living with plenty of storage and workspace in the detached garage and drive-in basement garage. Selling at online-only auction, bidders can participate with ease from home or on the go. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy country living with modern convenience.
Terms: $10,000 earnest money deposit due at the end of the auction with the remainder due on or before October 24, 2025. The seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. Real Estate sells “as is, where is”. Sale is not contingent on Buyer’s financing, inspections or any other contingencies. Sale is subject to Seller’s confirmation.
Septic System: This property is serviced by a septic system. As an estate sale, the property is exempt from current inspection requirements, and a septic inspection is not required.
Reservations: Gas stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, freezer, stairlift, metal Carport, 3 utility sheds, front aluminum handicap ramp and all other personal property.
Inclusions: Window treatments, built-in shelving, workbenches and any remaining personal property at the time of closing
Closing: Closing will take place on or before October 24, 2025. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing by guaranteed check or wire transfer.
Possession: At closing upon payment in full.
No Real Estate Buyers Premium!
***ALSO SELLING PERSONAL PROPERTY (Begins closing at 11:00 A.M.)***
Highlights Include:
- 18’ x 25’ x 36’ metal sided carport w/9’ x 7’ rollup door
- 8’2” x 16’9” She Shed w/porch
- 16’4” x 10’3” She Shed w/windows
- 10’ x 8’ wood utility shed
- 11’ x 33’6” National Ramp aluminum handicap ramp
- Acorn Superglide 130 stairlift
- Newer stainless Whirlpool side by side fridge w/water & ice dispenser
- Frigidaire natural gas self-cleaning stove
- Antique Home Comfort porcelain gas stove
- GE deep fill washing machine
- Kenmore 400 electric dryer
- Chest type freezers
- Vintage Copper Haag Vortex Wringer Washer, made in Peoria, IL
- Cast iron cookware
- Enamel wash pans, canners & misc.
- Antique furniture includes oak dining table & chairs, flattop and camel back trunks, oak washstand, oak parlor table, oak buffet, plant stands, chrome Formica top kitchen table, Singer treadle sewing machine, Vintage GE refrigerator.
- Vintage Pyrex, Fire King & hand painted dishes
- Collectible glassware & figurines
- Quilts and fancywork
- Modern furniture to include lift chair, occasional chairs, china cabinet, curio cabinet, twin size bed, dressers, sleeper/sofa, end tables, table & dresser lamps, desks, elec. fireplace, hall tree, pantry cupboard, gun cabinet,oak file cabinets, shelving & more.
- Tri-State Rodeo buttons
- Singer portable sewing machine, buttons & sewing notions
- Usual pots, pans, baking dishes, flatware & utensils, etc.
- Lots indoor/outdoor Christmas decorations
- Children’s books and toys
- Hand & power tools
- Craftsman riding mower, push mower & lawn roller
- Yard Machine rear tine garden tiller
- Outdoor lawn furniture & lawn decorations
- Ladders, wheelbarrow, garden hose & reels and lawn tools
Pickup/Removal of Personal Property: Thursday, September 25th from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. Buyer’s Premium of 18% will be added to all personal property purchases! All personal property sells “as is, where is”. All items must be removed during the designated pickup time – NO EXCEPTIONS or will otherwise be subject to forfeiture without refund!!
ALICE ROVENE COCHRAN ESTATE – SELLER
Gregory Johson of Johnson Law Office – Attorney for Seller
Auction Conducted By:
Fraise Auction & Real Estate
319-367-5744
OPEN HOUSE: WED., SEPT. 10TH FROM 5-6PM AT 1905 ARTHUR DR, FORT MADISON, IA
Pickup/Removal of Personal Property: Thursday, September 25th from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. Buyer’s Premium of 18% will be added to all personal property purchases! All personal property sells “as is, where is”. All items must be removed during the designated pickup time – NO EXCEPTIONS or will otherwise be subject to forfeiture without refund!!
SIGN UP FOR A PICK UP TIME HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084AADAB29A0FD0-58026063-arthur
Corey Fraise 319-470-0115