Willis D. Baird Estate
Auction
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM
2148 Hydro Pondsville Road
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
119.987 Acres in Seven Tracts
The farm features abundant road frontage on
Hydro Pondsville Road and T. Elkins Road.
Open Farm Preview: Monday, October 19,
2026, at 5:00 PM
The property will be offered in individual
tracts, in combinations and in its entirety.This auction will be conducted in conjunction with Tarter Realty & Auction Co.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Opportunities to
purchase a farm of this quality and size in the Smiths Grove community are
becoming increasingly rare. With predominantly Baxter silt loam soils, this
land offers excellent potential for a beautiful cattle farm or an investment in
productive cropland. Make plans to join us on sale day!
Tract #1: Located at 2148 Hydro
Pondsville Road, this tract contains 1.0 acre with 121 feet of road frontage
and the homestead. Mature trees and a quiet country setting make this building
lot an excellent location for your new home.
Tract #2: Contains 10.38 acres with 281
feet of frontage on Hydro Pondsville Road. Approximately 7.5 acres are open
cropland, with the balance in woodlands. An excellent mini-farm tract with
potential homesites.
Tract #3: Contains 24.23 acres with 353
feet of frontage on Hydro Pondsville Road. This tract is mostly open and in
grass, with approximately 4 acres of woodlands.
Tract #4: Contains 5.07 acres with 255
feet of frontage on Hydro Pondsville Road. This open building lot is currently
in grass and offers an excellent site for your new home.
Tract #5: Contains 25.67 acres with 494
feet of frontage on Hydro Pondsville Road. Primarily open and in good grass,
this tract offers an excellent opportunity for pastureland or cropland, along
with numerous potential homesites.
Tract #6: Contains 31.36 acres with 267
feet of frontage on T. Elkins Road. Approximately 7 acres are wooded, with the
remaining acreage in grass across level and rolling terrain. This tract offers
row-crop potential, hunting opportunities and picturesque homesites.
Tract #7: Contains 22.25 acres with 219
feet of frontage on T. Elkins Road. Approximately 5 acres are wooded, with the
remainder in grass. This tract offers a private setting for your new home,
recreational opportunities and land suitable for livestock or crops.
Terms and Conditions
Buyer’s Premium and Real Estate Terms: A
10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final bid price of both the real
estate and all personal property. The successful purchaser of the real estate
shall make a 10% non-refundable down payment on auction day by personal check
with proper identification or bank wire transfer. The balance will be due on or
before Monday, December 7, 2026, with possession given at closing. Real estate
taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. The real estate is selling
As-Is, subject to all recorded and unrecorded easements, restrictions,
rights-of-way and applicable regulations. There are no contingencies, including
financing, inspections or appraisal. All prospective purchasers are encouraged
to conduct their own inspections and due diligence prior to bidding.
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: The home
was built prior to 1978. A lead-based paint disclosure will be available.
Prospective purchasers may conduct a lead-based paint risk assessment or
inspection prior to auction day. The successful purchaser will be required to
sign the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and acknowledge or waive any remaining
opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection.
