The John L. Christman Estate Land Auction

Wooded Recreational Tracts • Timber • Hunting • Nature

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Location: Generations Complex | 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH 43793

The Investor and Outdoorsman Opportunity of the Year

· ABSOLUTE AUCTION: 1,850+/- ACRES. 17 TRACTS. ONE DAY. Selling to Highest Bidder!

· Rare Generational Offering: The Land Auction of 2026

· Own the Wild: 1,850 +/- Acres of Pure Outdoor Freedom Across 4 Counties

· 17 High-Value Timber Tracts

· The Investment and Hunt of a Lifetime Starts Here

· Massive Land Liquidation

· Investors Dream with additional split opportunities available on many tracts for buyers.

· Escape the Ordinary: Wooded Retreats, Rock Outcroppings & Water Features across varied terrain

· Timberland Perfect for weekend getaways and recreational use.

MONROE CO. (892+/- Ac): 11 Tracts including a Residential Home (Tract 1) and a 197-acre Farm with a 2-story bank barn (Tract 8).

NOBLE CO. (508+/- Ac): 3 Wooded/Timberland recreational tracts.

WASHINGTON CO. (348+/- Ac): 2 Wooded/Timberland recreational tracts.

BELMONT CO. (137+/- Ac): 1 Wooded/Timberland recreational tract.

TERMS & INSPECTION

Walk the Land: You are welcome to walk the tracts at your risk and leisure (no motorized vehicles).

Terms: 10% Buyer’s Premium. 10% non-refundable down payment. Balance by June 15, 2026.

Note: Sold AS-IS. Mineral rights do not convey. Live and Simulcast bidding available.

Auctioneers Note: All properties appear to have harvestable timber and minimal hunting sign in recent years. Buyers are encouraged to verify by viewing properties. Please be confident of boundaries and respect neighbors’ boundaries.

Owner: Estate of John L. Christman (Monroe County Probate #2021 EST 10954, Elizabeth L. Glick, Admin.)

CONTACT THE AUCTIONEERS

United Country Real Estate & Auction Services, LLC

Chip Carpenter (Auctioneer/Broker): 740-965-1208

Ryan Rogers (Broker): 614-893-3843

Ryan Biltz (Auctioneer/Agent): 330-696-3716

United Country Smithberger Realty and Auction, LLC 

United Country Real Estate and Auction Services, LLC  

Chip Carpenter Broker/Auctioneer | Melissa Smithberger Broker/Auctioneer 

740-965-1208 | 614-206-1135 | 740-213-4037 

Owner: Estate of John L. Christman Monroe County Probate # 2021 EST 10954 

Elizabeth L. Glick, Esq. Administrator 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS  

Pursuant to the pre-auction sale bills and applicable law, THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS REPLACE AND SUPERSEDE ALL PRIOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ANY NATURE, WHETHER WRITTEN, VERBAL, OR OTHERWISE. IT IS  THE BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. By registering for this  auction and placing a bid, bidder acknowledges that these terms and conditions have been disclosed to bidder, and bidder agrees to be  bound by these terms and conditions. Property sells at absolute auction with no reserve.  

1. Buyer to pay a Ten Percent (10%) NONREFUNDABLE down payment (payable to Talon Title Agency) upon execution of the  purchase agreement, to be applied on the purchase price at closing, or retained by Seller if the closing does not occur. Balance of  payment shall be made by wire transfer or certified funds or as directed by the title company. The closing which shall occur on or  before June 15, 2026 . Real estate taxes shall be prorated to the day of closing based upon the most recent available tax rate and  valuation. All tax pro ration shall be final at the time of closing. Seller will not pay CAUV recoupment. Survey: The survey will  be at the Seller’s expense and any issues regarding the survey will be at the Seller’s discretion. Seller will pay for conveyance fee,  owner’s policy of title insurance from a title agency of Seller’s choosing, Seller's portion of title agency closing fee not to exceed  $300.00 dollars, and fiduciary deed preparation only. Closing and title commitment to be by Talon Title Agency. Seller will pay  no other closing costs. The owner’s policy of title insurance shall contain all standard exceptions, as listed in the title commitment.  

2. There will be a Ten Percent (10%) Buyer’s Premium added to the accepted final high bid price to establish total contract price.  Bidders hereby understand that the Buyer’s Premium shall be added to the winning bid to create the Total Contract Price for which  they are obligated to pay.  

3. All real property and improvements are selling in their present “AS IS” condition with no warranties expressed or implied by Seller  or Seller’s agent. No representations have been made by Seller or Seller’s agent with regard to fitness of the real property or  improvements for a particular use or any particular Buyer’s development plans. It is Buyer’s responsibility to have any inspection  Buyer desires completed prior to auction. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to pay for and obtain any and all due diligence inspections  and inquiries as to feasibility of Buyer’s intended development plans prior to bidding. Smithberger Realty and Auction,  LLC/United Country Real Estate and Auction Services, LLC, and all agents associated, represent only the Seller in this transaction.  Successful Buyers shall sign an agency disclosure form acknowledging that Smithberger Realty and Auction, LLC/United Country  Real Estate and Auction Services, LLC and its associated agents are working on behalf of the Seller.  

4. All prospective Buyers who desire to participate in the auction must register prior to bidding and must then provide such personal  information as requested by the auctioneer. Online Bidders have the ability to register 30 days prior to the auction and we encourage  bidders to do so. Online Bidders registering after the auction has started may result in your registration not being processed and  approved prior to your desired tract being sold. Realtor cooperation is welcome; Realtor cooperation is welcome; however, you  are responsible for registering your clients 48 hours prior to sale and emailing a signed agency disclosure to  chip@ucrealestateandauction.com, showing the property to your clients and attend the auction. The co-op commission is 3%. If  bidders registered less than 48 hours from the time the auction commences, the co-op commission is 1%. No exceptions.  

5. Each successful bidder will be required to immediately execute a legally binding real estate purchase contract and deposit with the  auctioneer the down payment described above. Online Bidders shall E-Sign the real estate purchase contract the day of sale and  have down payment wired to Talon Title Agency by no later than May 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. In case of conflict with these  terms and conditions, the terms and conditions in the signed real estate purchase contract shall control. 

6. Please view the posted title commitment for any questions on easements, rights of way, leases etc. Any reports, disclosures, letters  or other documents from third parties are deemed reliable but not guaranteed by seller nor Smithberger Realty and Auction, LLC/ United County Real Estate and Auction Services LLC.  

7. Any personal property left on the grounds of the real estate as of the date of closing becomes the property of the buyer of the real  estate. Buyer will assume all responsibility and costs associated with these items as of the date of closing except items owned by  tenants. 

8. All information contained in this brochure and all related material came from sources deemed reliable. It is buyers responsibility  to confirm details provided are accurate.  

9. Possession: Possession will be given at the time of closing. 

10. Online/Simulcast bidding is subject to technology faults and issues which are outside the control of the auction company. Bidders are encouraged to use the “Maximum Bid” feature on the bidding platform and lock in their maximum bid amount if they are  concerned about technology failure during the auction. The Seller and/or Auction Company reserves the right to pause the online  auction bidding in the event of any internal or external technology failure to preserve the integrity of the auction event and maintain  a fair and impartial bidding environment. 

11. Bidder acknowledges and understands that online bidding may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. To the end,  bidders are encouraged to attend the live auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Smithberger  Realty and Auction,LLC/United Country Real Estate and Auction Services, LLC, or anyone else if the Internet service fails or any  other technology malfunctions occur before or during the auction. Auction conduct and bidding increments are at the direction  and discretion of the auctioneer. All decisions of the auctioneer are final. 

12. Once the bidder profile has been created auction company will send new bidder a copy of the posted terms and conditions through  an E-Signature platform. Bidder must read and electronically sign the terms and conditions. Upon receipt by the auctioneer bidding  privileges will be turned on by the auctioneer. Seller’s may at their sole discretion request additional registration requirements  from bidder’s unknown to them or the auction company. 

13. MINERAL RIGHTS DO NOT CONVEY WITH THE REAL ESTATE. 

United Country Real Estate and Auction Services, LLC  

Smithberger Realty and Auction 

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