155 Acres – 10 Tracts | Starlight Estate Multipar Online Auction
6:00 PM
Sunday, October 19 2025
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Buyer's Premium
10% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer bid price to determine the final purchase price.
Real Estate Terms
A non-refundable down payment (10% of the purchase price) in the form of cash, check, or wired funds in USD are due within 48 hours following the auction, balance due in 40 days. Buyer to receive clear title. If the property sells as a whole to one buyer, the taxes will be prorated to the day of closing. If property sells in individual or combination tracts the buyers will assume 2026 taxes due 2027. Selling as is without contingencies, all inspections welcomed prior to auction. If you choose to obtain financing, it is not subject to approval or appraisal. All closing costs are the buyer’s expense. Possession at closing. See full details in the Auction Bid Packet.
Inspection
- Sunday, October 19, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday, October 30, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday, November 9, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Or Contact Us for a Private Showing
Seller
Marie A. Balmer Estate
Personal Representative
Bruce Balmer
Estate Attorney
Pamela Thompson
Documents
Offering for the first time at public auction, an expansive 155-acres of rolling Starlight countryside – family owned by the Marie Balmer Estate. A beautiful mix of open fields and mature woodlands, with road frontage on both sides of St. Johns Road and easement frontage on the proposed Balmer Ridge. Whether you plan to build, invest, or expand, seize this rare opportunity to buy land in one of Southern Indiana’s most delightful communities.
Divided into 10 individual tracts ranging from 5 to 33 acres, the property is selling by multipar, allowing bidders the opportunity to purchase a single tract, any combination, or the entire property. Come out and pursue your dream, you’ll never want to leave!
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
- 155± Acres in Clark County, Indiana
- Divided into 10 Tracts Ranging From 5 Acres to 33 Acres
- Building Sites – Recreational Land – Agricultural Land
- Open Land – Woodlands – Knob View – Barns – Pond
- 1,165’ Road Frontage on North Side of St. Johns Road
- 1,508’ Road Frontage on South Side of St. Johns Road
- 3,945’ Easement Frontage on the Proposed Balmer Ridge
- Road Maintenance Agreement on Tracts 5-10
- Restrictions & Protective Covenants
- 2025 Survey by David J. Ruckman, P.L.S.
- Borden-Henryville School Corp.
- 9 Miles to I-265 (Grant Line Road Exit)
- 10 Miles from Paoli Pike via Scottsville Road
155 ACRES | 10 TRACTS | CLARK COUNTY
BUILDING SITES | WOODLANDS | AGRICULTURAL LAND
The Balmer Farm will be offered in 10 individual tracts, followed by a series of combinations, with the auction concluding when prospective purchasers no longer wish to increase their bids. The combination that realizes the highest total bid will determine the final sales price, subject to seller confirmation. The multi-par method allows buyers to maintain control of a single tract or any combination of tracts throughout the auction. Bid with intention and bid to win because every bid placed has the potential to be a winner.
TRACT 1 — 32.37 ACRES
- Wooded hill, with an approachable entrance area at the southwest corner.
- Knob view
- 1,165’ Road Frontage on North Side of St. Johns Road
TRACT 2 — 12.33 ACRES
- Gently rolling, open field, surrounded by woods.
- 509’ Road Frontage on South Side of St. Johns Road
TRACT 3 — 6.29 ACRES
- Gently rolling, open field, bordered by woods on two sides.
- 287’ Road Frontage on South Side of St. Johns Road
TRACT 4 — 5.28 ACRES
- Gently rolling, open field, back of property bordered by woods.
- 199’ Road Frontage on South Side of St. Johns Road
TRACT 5 — 8.12 ACRES + POLE BARN
- Gently rolling, open field, some woods.
- 35’ x 40’ Pole Barn on South Side of St. Johns Road
- Subject to 50’ Right of Way Easement
- Direct access from St. Johns Road, with additional frontage along the easement.
- 513’ Road Frontage on South Side of St. Johns Road
- 1,118’ Easement Frontage on proposed Balmer Ridge
- Road Maintenance Agreement
TRACT 6 — 15.82 ACRES
- Gently rolling, open field, woodlands.
- 594’ Easement Frontage on proposed Balmer Ridge
- Road Maintenance Agreement
TRACT 7 — 8.53 ACRES + BARN
- Gently rolling, open field, woodlands.
- Small Pond
- 25’ x 45’ Old Barn
- 1,107’ Easement Frontage on proposed Balmer Ridge
- Road Maintenance Agreement
TRACT 8 — 13.04 ACRES
- Gently rolling, open field, woodlands.
- 680’ Easement Frontage on proposed Balmer Ridge
- Road Maintenance Agreement
TRACT 9 — 29.08 ACRES
- Gently rolling, open field, heavy woodlands.
- 139’ Easement Frontage on proposed Balmer Ridge
- Road Maintenance Agreement
TRACT 10 — 24.46 ACRES
- Gently rolling, two open fields, heavy woodlands.
- 307’ Easement Frontage on proposed Balmer Ridge
- Road Maintenance Agreement
UTILITIES AVAILABLE NEARBY (At Buyer’s Expense)
Water — Borden Tri-County Water
Electric (West Side) — Harrison County REMC
Electric (East Side) — Clark County REMC
Internet — Telemedia
B.T.C. REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
Water service is not currently extended to the 155-acre property. To obtain water service for the entire property or to any of the proposed tracts, a main line extension will be required. The cost of the extension is the responsibility of the buyer(s).
SERVICE PROVIDER LETTER from Borden Tri-County Water:
CLARK COUNTY REMC — Joe McNew (812-248-7511)
HARRISON COUNTY REMC — Jason Flock (812-738-4115)
Electric service is not currently extended to the 155-acre property. To obtain electric service for the entire property or to any of the proposed tracts, an extension will be required. The cost of the extension is the responsibility of the buyer(s). A utility boundary line divides the service territory on St. Johns Road between Harrison County REMC (on the west side) and Clark County REMC (on the east side). Clark County REMC’s service is on the northeast corner of the Balmer property and Harrison County REMC service is 1,300’ +/- from the west line of the Balmer property.
SERVICE PROVIDER LETTER from Clark County REMC
DRAWING OF UTILITY BOUNDARY LINE from Harrison County REMC
Telemedia — Chris A. Broy (812-620-2023)
- No mobile home, double wide, modular home, trailer, basement, tent or shack erected shall be used at any time as a residence (temporarily or permanently) nor shall any structure of a temporary character be used as a residence.
- No junk or inoperative vehicles shall be allowed upon the premises except in enclosed structures where the same shall not be visible to adjoining property owners or from the public right of way.
- No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon the real estate, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance and/or a nuisance to the neighbor. Normal agricultural activities, including livestock and farming, are allowed.
- The real estate shall not be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish, etc. Trash, garbage, or other waste shall not be kept except in sanitary containers. All incinerators or other equipment for the storage or disposal of such material shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Individual sewage disposal systems shall be located, and constructed in accordance with governmental requirements, standards, and recommendations installed shall be obtained from such authority.
Carr Township
40 Acres + Improvements (Annual) — $464.76
65.44 Acres Unimproved (Annual) — $751.39
40 Acres Unimproved (Annual) — $288.16 ppl
7.5 Acres + Improvements (Annual) — $378.02
None
Part of Section 17 & 20 T-1-S, R-6-E
155.32 Acres Per Survey
10-02-02-000-041.000-026 – 40 Acres + Improvements
10-02-01-700-002.000-026 – 65.44 Acres
10-02-02-000-042.000-026 – 40 Acres
10-02-01-700-007.000-026 – 7.5 Acres + Improvements
Borden-Henryville School Corp.
The Multipar Auction Method is used to sell multiple parcels of real property at auction. Throughout the auction, the buyer maintains maximum choice and control to bid on the specific parcel or combination of parcels they are interested in. Buyers can bid on individual parcels, a combination of parcels, or the entire property. The final sales price is determined by the combination which realizes the highest bid. For a new bid on a single lot or combination, the overall total must increase by a minimum of $1,000.
COMBINATION BIDDING
Combination bidding begins Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 PM.
NO MAX BID FEATURE
There is no maximum bid feature in a multipar auction. Any posted bid will increase to the bid amount entered.
EXTENDED BIDDING
- If a bid is placed on any parcel in the last 10 minutes, the entire auction will remain open for an additional 10 minutes.
- If any further bidding occurs, the extension timer will reset to 10 minutes.
- If no further bidding occurs, the lots close when the timer runs out.
DIRECTIONS
From I-265 Grantline Road: North 4.5 miles to left on W. St. Joe Road by Chicken House restaurant. West 7/10 mile to top of hill, continue 1.3 miles onto St. Johns Road. Right on St. Johns Road 2.3 miles to the property.
From Highway 150 or Paoli Pike: North 5.4 miles on Scottsville Road to right onto Starlight Road. Continue 3.4 miles to the right on St. Johns Road. East 1.6 miles to the property.
From IN-60: West towards Borden to left onto Star Valley Way. Travel 2.4 miles and continue onto St. Johns Road 3.7 miles to left onto St. Johns Road. 1.1 miles to property.
The MULTIPAR AUCTION METHOD is used to sell multiple parcels of real property at auction. Throughout the auction, the buyer maintains maximum choice and control to bid on the specific parcel or combination of parcels they are interested in. Buyers can bid on individual parcels, a combination of parcels, or the entire property. The final sales price is determined by the combination which realizes the highest bid. For a new bid on a single lot or combination, the overall total must increase by a minimum of $1,000.
COMBINATION BIDDING
Combination bidding begins Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 PM.
NO MAX BID FEATURE
There is no maximum bid feature in a multipar auction. Any posted bid will increase to the bid amount entered.
EXTENDED BIDDING
- If a bid is placed on any parcel in the last 10 minutes, the entire auction will remain open for an additional 10 minutes.
- If any further bidding occurs, the extension timer will reset to 10 minutes.
- If no further bidding occurs, the lots close when the timer runs out.
The Harritt Group staff is always available to assist any bidder who has questions. If you need assistance on how to bid, please call our office for assistance @ 812-944-0217. Our staff will be available for questions.
- Bid only on what you want to own. If you only want a single parcel, bid on that parcel individually. If you only want a combination of parcels, bid when combination bidding is opened.
- Combination bidding will be allowed by a specific time & date or when all parcels have an individual bid. Each auction is different so make sure to check the terms.
- Don’t wait until the end; prices will not go down.
- Any posted bid is considered active and could be back in the winning position at any time during the auction.
- Before you bid, determine your auction strategy — what you want to buy and how much you can bid.
- Consult with The Harritt Group to help with bidding strategy or math before/during the auction.
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