14 MONROE AVENUE

Lot Number:1
Completed
Start Time:7/16/2025 8:00:00 PM
End Time:8/14/2025 11:01:56 PM
Bid Count:28
High bidder:53 (Tennessee)
Starting Bid:$150,000.00
Bid Increment:$1,000.00
Current Bid:$228,000.00
Bidding complete

A 10% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final Sales Price. All applicable taxes will be assessed based on the sum of the sales price and buyer's premium.

Buyers Premium (based on winning bid amount): 10%

Online Auction – Historic Commercial Building in the Heart of Downtown Lexington                  14 Monroe Avenue | Known as The Old National Store
Built in 1925 | 10,324 Sq Ft

Own a true piece of Lexington history with this iconic downtown property, known locally as The Old National Store. Built in 1925 and ideally situated across from the Henderson County Courthouse, this two-story 10,324 sq ft brick building offers unmatched character, visibility, and versatility for business or investment. This building once served as a thriving general mercantile playing a key role in the local economy and daily life of Lexington’s citizens. Today, the building retains much of its historic character while offering a practical and spacious interior layout suited for modern use.

●  Large open event area at the front perfect for hosting receptions or public gatherings. There is also great potential for a display space, retail, or storage.

●  Downstairs layout includes:

○  5 private offices

○  1 reception office

○  1 conference room with kitchenette

○  2 restrooms

●  Upstairs features:

o   8 offices, including 2 with views of the courthouse square

o   Large dedicated storage area

This property combines timeless architectural charm with flexible interior space making it ideal for professional offices, co-working, retail, event rentals, or a mix of uses.

With its central location, walkable surroundings, and deep community roots, 14 Monroe Avenue is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or preservation-minded buyer, this is a unique opportunity to own a cornerstone of downtown Lexington.

 

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Online Auction – Historic Commercial Building in the Heart of Downtown Lexington                  14 Monroe Avenue | Known as The Old National Store
Built in 1925 | 10,324 Sq Ft

Own a true piece of Lexington history with this iconic downtown property, known locally as The Old National Store. Built in 1925 and ideally situated across from the Henderson County Courthouse, this two-story 10,324 sq ft brick building offers unmatched character, visibility, and versatility for business or investment. This building once served as a thriving general mercantile playing a key role in the local economy and daily life of Lexington’s citizens. Today, the building retains much of its historic character while offering a practical and spacious interior layout suited for modern use.

●  Large open event area at the front perfect for hosting receptions or public gatherings. There is also great potential for a display space, retail, or storage.

●  Downstairs layout includes:

○  5 private offices

○  1 reception office

○  1 conference room with kitchenette

○  2 restrooms

●  Upstairs features:

o   8 offices, including 2 with views of the courthouse square

o   Large dedicated storage area

This property combines timeless architectural charm with flexible interior space making it ideal for professional offices, co-working, retail, event rentals, or a mix of uses.

With its central location, walkable surroundings, and deep community roots, 14 Monroe Avenue is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or preservation-minded buyer, this is a unique opportunity to own a cornerstone of downtown Lexington.

 

LIBERTY AUCTION & REALTY ONLINE AUCTION BIDDING TERMS

 

 

 

Terms Day of sale: A 20% Earnest Money Deposit day of sale, balance at closing.

 

 

 

All information was derived from sources believed to be correct but not

guaranteed.

 

 

 

A 10% Buyers Premium will be added to final bid to reach

total contract price.

 

 

 

This property is selling with 'OWNER'S

CONFIRMATION' by which term is meant that the seller(s) will have the right to

Accept or reject the final bid.

 

 

 

ONLINE AUCTION TERMS:

 

 

 

Agency

Disclosure: Liberty Auction and Realty is acting as agent for the seller.

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY IS OFFERED UNDER THE SPECIFIC TERMS PROVIDED IN THE PURCHASE

CONTRACT. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE CONTRACT THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO BIDDING ON ANY PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ AND REVIEWED THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE, DO NOT BID.

 

 

 

AUCTION END TIMES: Liberty Auction & Realty Online Auctions

are timed events and all bidding will close at specified time. Liberty Auction &

Realty Online Auctions also have an auto extend feature. Any bid placed in the final

5 minutes of an auction, the auction ending will be automatically extended 5 minutes

from the time the bid was placed. Example: if an auction scheduled to close at 6:00

receives a bid at 5:59, the close time will automatically extend 6:04. The auto

extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within a 5 minute

time frame.

 

 

 

REFRESH YOUR SCREEN CONSTANTLY DURING THE CLOSING MINUTES

OF THE BIDDING

 

 

 

SERVER & SOFTWARE TECHNICAL ISSUES: In the event there

are technical difficulties related to the server, software or any other online

auction-related technologies, Liberty Auction & Realty reserves the right to extend

bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING

THE SOFTWARE nor LIBERTY AUCTION & REALTY SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID

OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Email

notifications will be sent to the email address provided in your registration with

updated information as deemed necessary by Liberty Auction & Realty.

 

 

 

 

TERMS: 20% of the final bid price as nonrefundable earnest money in

the form of a certified check, within 72 hours of the close of auction, with the

balance of purchase price due at closing with shall be completed within 30 days.

Purchaser shall be responsible for any currency exchange fees to US dollars. Closing

will be as specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate. This online only

auction is a CASH SALE not contingent on or subject to financing, appraisal, survey

or inspections of any kind, as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding

and specified in the attached Contract for Sale of Real

Estate.

 

 

 

 

 

DEED: Good Insurable Deed at

Closing.

 

 

 

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There will be a buyer’s premium of 10% added

to the bid price to arrive at final purchase price. Example: Bid Price $100,000 plus

$10,000 (10% buyer’s premium) equals TOTAL purchase price of

$110,000.

 

 

 

AUCTION BIDDER DEFAULT: Successful bidder not executing and

returning the contract with earnest money deposit within 72 hours of the conclusion

of the auction will be considered in default. In the event a winning bidder fails to

submit the signed Contract for Sale of Real Estate and earnest money deposit, the

winning bidder will be charged a penalty fee of $3,000.00 on the credit card provided

at auction registration. Additional default remedies are reserved by Liberty Auction

& Realty and the Seller as provided in the Auction Terms and Conditions and the

Contract for Sale of Real Estate. Liberty Auction & Realty reserves the right to sell

to the second-highest bidder in the event the successful high bidder does not comply

with the terms of the sale.

 

 

 

Any dispute between Liberty Auction &

Realty, its Agents or Representatives and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of

jurisdiction in Henderson County, Tennessee. By bidding on the property, buyer agrees

to all terms and conditions set forth.

 

 

 

Acceptance of Bid Prices:

Successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a purchase agreement immediately

following the close of the auction. Liberty Auction & Realty will e-mail documents to

be executed and fax or e-mail back to Liberty Auction & Realty within 72 hours of the

end of the auction. Successful bidders not executing and returning contracts with

earnest money deposit within 72 hours will be considered in default. Any and all

inspections that a buyer may want must be done at buyer’s expense prior to the close

of the online bidding.

 

 

 

Title: As specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate

 

Deed: As specified in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate

 

Possession: Will be given with Delivery of Deed.

 

Real Estate

Taxes and Closing Cost: All taxes will be prorated to day of closing using the most

current available year’s tax amount. The purchaser will pay all other closing costs

associated with the purchaser’s side of the sale, including local and state recording

fees and any cost associated with the purchaser’s loan.

 

Easements: Subject to any and all easements of record.

 

Zoning: This property is subject to all state and local zoning ordinances.

 

 

 

Disclaimer: All properties are being sold 'as is, where is'. We encourage bidders to do property inspections and rely upon their own conclusions. All information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. All information is believed to be correct to the best

 of the auctioneer's knowledge.

 

 

 

Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be verified, bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Liberty Auction & Realty will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Liberty Auction & Realty reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person’s credentials, fitness, etc. Bidders agree to keep their user-name and password confidential as they are responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving their account. When using the web site you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of web site use

privileges.

 

 

 

Agency: Liberty Auction & Realty, Agents and Representatives are agents of the Seller. Buyer and or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Liberty Auction & Realty, its Agents, and Representatives from any and all claims, damages or suits including but not limited to awards, judgments, costs, fees, etc.

 

 

 

NEW DATA, CORRECTIONS, AND CHANGES: Please check for

updated information prior to scheduled auction time to inspect any changes,

corrections, or additions to the property information. Disclaimer & Absence of

Warranties: All information contained in this information packet and all related

materials are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Contract for Sale

of Real Estate agreement. The property is being sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis,

and no warranty or representation either expressed or implied, concerning the

property is made by the Seller or Liberty Auction & Realty, Agents or

Representatives. All sketches and dimensions in the brochure are approximate. Each

potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent

inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property.

The information contained in the brochure and on the website is subject to

verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors, or

omissions is assumed by the Seller, Liberty Auction & Realty, Agents or

Representatives. Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the

direction and discretion of the Auctioneer. All decisions of Liberty Auction & Realty

are final.

 

 

14 MONROE AVENUE
LEXINGTON, Tennessee 38351
United States

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