Bennettsville Land Auction
514.63 Acres in Five
Tracts — Offered Together
Auction Date: January 21, 2027 at 4 PM
Marlboro County, South Carolina
Property Overview
Located just north of Bennettsville, this 514.63-acre
property consists of five tracts that will be sold together as one offering.
The property includes a mix of open and wooded land, with approximately 100
acres of open ground for crops and livestock. A 60+ acre lake with a dam,
frontage along Crooked Creek, and wooded acreage provide opportunities for
fishing, hunting, farming, and other recreational uses. Crooked Creek follows
the northeastern portion of the property, flows into the lake, and continues south
below the dam.
The property has frontage on Factory Lane, Burnt Factory
Road, State Highway 385, and Bruton Fork Church Road. The individual tracts and
access points are described below for clarity. Buyers will be bidding on the
entire 514.63 acres, including all five tracts. The tracts will not be offered
separately.
Deed restrictions apply to the entire property. In summary,
the restrictions prohibit trash, garbage, or waste dumping; junk vehicles or
vehicle parts; swine, poultry, or concentrated animal feeding facilities; and
mobile home parks. Refer to the Bidder Pack for the complete deed restrictions,
auction terms, maps, sample contract, and additional information.
Eastern Section of 183.80 Acres
Tax Map #028-00-01-026
This 183.80-acre tract consist primarily of wooded land and
includes the 60+ acre private lake. Crooked Creek enters the northern end of
the lake and flows out below the dam on Factory Lane. Approximately 16 acres
lie across Factory Lane from the dam. The lake
is stocked with Bass, Crappie, and more.
The dam may need repair. The property is being sold as-is,
and buyers are responsible for completing their due diligence before bidding.
Refer to the interactive map for the tract layout and access points. This
183.80-acre tract is the eastern section of the property and is located along
Factory Lane.
Access from Highway 38: From Bennettsville, travel
north on Highway 38, turn right onto Rogers Lane, and then turn right onto
Factory Lane. Most of this tract is on the left, with approximately 16 acres on
the right across from the dam.
Access from Highway 385: From Bennettsville, travel
north on Highway 385/Cook Street, turn left onto Burnt Factory Road, and then
continue straight on Factory Lane. The property begins beyond the
end-of-state-maintenance sign on Factory Lane. This approach provides access to
the western side of this tract.
Northwestern Section of 274.44 Acres
Tax Map #022-01-01-038
This 274.44-acre tract includes a large open field currently
planted in cotton. The remainder is primarily wooded recreational land.
A 1.76-acre cemetery belonging to the Smyma Church Trustees
is located within this section. According to the deed, the cemetery and its
access right-of-way have been used since the Civil War. Refer to the Bidder
Pack for the applicable deed and right-of-way information.
This 274.44-acre tract forms the northwestern section of the
property. It has nearly 800 feet of frontage on Bruton Fork Church Road near
the corner of Owens Lane, along with a small section of frontage on Burnt
Factory Road. Crooked Creek runs along the eastern boundary.
Access: From Bennettsville, travel north on Highway
385/Bradley Road, then turn left onto Bruton Fork Church Road. The property is
located at the corner of Bruton Fork Church Road and Owens Lane.
Highway 385 Fields and Machine Shed
33.92 Acres in Two Tracts
Tax Map #022-01-01-044 — 30.30 Acres
Tax Map #022-01-01-045 — 3.62 Acres
The 30.30-acre tract is mostly open and includes a machine
shed. The adjoining 3.62-acre tract also fronts Highway 385. The right-of-way
to the Smyma Church Cemetery runs along the eastern boundary of these tracts.
Access: These two tracts have nearly 700 feet of
combined frontage on Highway 385 and are on the right when traveling north from
Bennettsville.
Wooded Highway 385 Section of 22.47 Acres
Tax Map #022-01-01-049
This 22.47-acre wooded tract is located along Highway 385
next to Burnt Factory Road. It has more than 700 feet of frontage on Highway
385. A short portion of the cemetery access right-of-way crosses the rear of
the tract.
Access: Property located on right if traveling on
Highway 385 from Bennettsville. Frontage starts across from Beverly Creek Road
and continues to just before Burnt Factory Road.
Auction Summary and Offering Information
The entire 514.63 acres in five tracts will be offered
together in one transaction. The property combines farmland, wooded
recreational acreage, extensive frontage along Crooked Creek, and a large lake
for fishing. Wildlife and game are abundant, and the property is just minutes
from Bennettsville, with at least four access points.
Deed restrictions apply to the entire property. The lake dam
may need repair. The property is being sold as-is. Buyers are responsible for
completing their own due diligence before bidding. Review the Bidder Pack for
complete auction terms, maps, deed restrictions, cemetery and access
information, sample contract, and other property details.
Online Auction Ending Thursday, January 21st, at 4
PM
TBD Burnt Factory Rd., Factory Ln., and SC Hwy 385, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Click
Here for Bidder Packet
Click Here for Interactive Map
Click
Here for Property Video
CONTACT: Broker Jared Romero with United Country J. Romero
Group at 229-347-1828 or email ja***@**********up.com. You can also contact
Auctioneer Matt Gallimore at 540-239-2585 or email Ga************@***il.com
DIRECTIONS: Refer to each section stated above for access
information.
BIDDER PACK: Download Bidder Pack for complete
information on each offering. Bidder Pack has maps, complete terms and
conditions, sample contracts, tax cards, and restrictions. Some of the plats in
Bidder Pack may have notations and boundaries created by Auctioneer for
illustration purposes, however unchanged surveys are in Bidder Pack as well.
SOFT CLOSE: If a bid is received within the last
2 minutes of the auction, the auction close time will automatically extend
2 minutes to allow other bidders an opportunity to competitively bid prior to
the auction closing. This feature eliminates “snipers” and encourages fair and
impartial bidding from all participants.
BUYER’S PREMIUM – TEN PERCENT (10%): Buyer’s Premium
shall be added to the final online bid, which will determine the Total Contract
Sales Price. Bidders hereby acknowledge and understand that the Buyer’s Premium
will be added to the winning bid to create the Total Contract Sales Price for
which they are obligated to pay for the property. Example: (winning online bid
$100,000 + 10% buyer’s premium = total purchase price of $110,000). Buyer’s
Premium is not due until closing.
PRE-AUCTION SALES: As an agent for the Seller, the
Auctioneer must present any and all bona fide written offers to the Seller,
which may be created outside of the online bidding platform. Therefore, all
properties are subject to pre-auction sales. Pre-auction offers must meet all
off the auction terms and conditions and must be submitted to the Auctioneer on
the Auction Real Estate Sales Contract, along with the required earnest
deposit. Properly submitted offers will be presented to the Seller in a timely
manner. Seller may accept or reject such offer at their sole and absolute
discretion. When a pre-auction offer is submitted, all properly registered
online bidders will be notified that “an offer” has been submitted and on which
specific property, however the amount of the offer shall remain confidential.
All pre-auction offers must allow a minimum of 24 hours for seller’s
acceptance. A Broker Fee of (2%) is offered to a cooperating SC State Licensed
Real Estate Broker on any pre-auction offers that are properly completed and
submitted on the appropriate forms provided. Download Bidder Pack for
Online Bidder’s Agreement, maps, sample contracts, and property
information.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to
final high bid to arrive at contract price. Earnest Money Deposit of $25,000
is required on day of sale. Close on or before March 8th,
2027. Subject to seller confirmation and court approval. Property sold as
is, where is with any and all faults. Buyer is expected to complete their own
due diligence before placing a bid. Auction starts ending at 4 PM on January
21st, 2027. Please note that during the last two minutes of bidding, if a new
bid is placed, the clock is automatically extended an additional two
minutes. Be sure to register to bid early to ensure you receive
notifications regarding any changes to the Auction, Bidder Packet and/or
Pre-Auction offers received. Download Bidder Information Pack for complete
terms and conditions, purchase contract and maps.
