Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 am Central — SELLING ON-SITE
384± Acres on Terrapin Creek – Piedmont, Cherokee County, AL
Rare Creekfront Development Opportunity | 32 Waterfront Lots | County Water
Offered in Tracts, Combinations, or as a Whole
Property is located at the Intersection of County Road 175 & 176, Piedmont, Cherokee County, AL
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to acquire 384± acres along Terrapin Creek, one of Northeast Alabama’s most scenic and recreational waterways. This property offers prime development, estate lot, or recreational potential, and will be sold at auction to the highest bidder.
Property Highlights:
• 384± Acres of pristine land with a mix of open and wooded terrain
• Extensive Terrapin Creek Frontage – featuring sandy beaches, shoals, deep pools, and scenic bluffs
• Double Road Frontage – on Cherokee County Road 175 and County Road 176
• 32 Waterfront Lots – ranging from 3 to 20 acres, all fronting Terrapin Creek
• 14 Water Access Lots – from 4 to 16 acres, with community access to the creek
• County Water & Power Available – infrastructure ready for development
• Offered in Individual Tracts, Combinations, or as a Whole – flexibility for investors, developers, or individuals
• Ideal for Recreational Use, Estate Homesites, or Residential Development
Auctioneer’s Note: In our 60 years of auction experience, rarely have we had the privilege of offering a property of this caliber. With miles of creek frontage, elevated bluffs with panoramic views, and rich recreational character, this property checks all the boxes for high-end estate development, family compound potential, or an income-producing investment venture.
Location Benefits:
• Just off Hwy 9 with excellent access
• 9 miles from Downtown Cedar Bluff
• Centrally located between Centre, Piedmont, Gadsden, and Rome
Whether you’re an investor looking for a generational asset, a developer seeking premium land, or a buyer dreaming of life along a private stretch of Terrapin Creek — this is your opportunity to name your price.
Don’t miss this chance to buy one of Alabama’s hidden gems!
Referral Form Surveys / MapsPROJECT MANAGER: Lou Dempsey – 770.546.2800 – [email protected]
SALE SITE: The property will be SOLD on-site under the Dempsey Tent.
BIDDING: This auction will be conducted in a Live/Simulcast format, giving bidders the flexibility to participate in person at The Exchange or online, whichever is most convenient.
OPEN HOUSE: The Property is OPEN for Inspection. Dempsey Representatives will be on-site for property tours on Friday, September 19th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Private showings are also available by appointment—please contact our office for scheduling.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A 10% down payment is required on the day of sale, with the balance due at closing. All sales must be closed within 30 days of the auction date. A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final bid to determine the contract price.
CLOSING: Closing to be handled by Mr. Jim Inzer with Inzer, Haney, McWhorter & Haney located at 235 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL – 256.546.1656. ALL SALES TO CLOSE ON OR BEFORE 30 DAYS FROM SALE DATE—NO EXCEPTIONS.
BROKER PARTICIPATION: Licensed brokers and agents are welcome. Dempsey Auction Co. will pay a referral commission to any broker representing a client who successfully closes on the property. Please contact our office for registration guidelines and full details.
For plats, brochures, or further sales information on this auction, call us by name at 800.DEMPSEY (800.336.7739).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These “Terms and Conditions” supersede all other printed and oral statements and will be attached to and become a part of the Real Estate Sales Contract as Exhibit “A”, which will prevail over this document and any other agreement between the Buyer and Seller.
CONDITIONS OF SALE: Dempsey Auction Company (Auctioneer/Broker) has entered into a contract with (Seller), TO OFFER AT AUCTION, real estate (To be updated…)
All property, real and personal, is selling “AS IS, WHERE IS” and being conveyed by Seller as provided for below. It is offered for sale and sold “AS IS and WITH ALL FAULTS, IF ANY” without representation or warranty of any kind as to their condition; and any repairs, alterations, damage, cleanup, removal of debris, waste, personal property, etc., are the sole responsibility of the buyer. No warranties, either statutory or otherwise, expressed or implied, including those as to the fitness for a particular use or purpose, habitability, merchantability, or environmental condition including, but not limited to, any hazardous substances, hazardous waste, petroleum or petroleum by-products (collectively Hazardous Materials), concerning the property are given by the Auctioneer or Seller. Neither the Seller nor the Auction Company makes any representation concerning the property whatsoever. All bidders acknowledge and agree by their participation in the Auction that he/she has inspected the Property and is not relying on any warranty or representation of the Seller, Auctioneer, or any agent thereof. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that at closing there may be the existence of equipment, personal property , and/or scrap materials located upon or within the property and agrees to accept the same in AS IS condition.
We require all bidders to register and obtain a bid number in order to participate in the bidding process. All decisions of the Auctioneer will be final, including the increments of bidding, disputes among bidders, or any other issues that might arise before, during, or after the auction.
The Seller has the right, at their sole discretion, to add or withdraw all or any portion of the property before the auction’s opening announcement. This property is selling Subject to Owner Confirmation, and we reserve the right to hold ALL offers open until the following Monday.
CONVEYANCE: All property will be conveyed by a Limited Warranty Deed with title insurance available at the Purchaser’s expense.
RESERVATIONS & RESTRICTIONS: The real estate will be sold subject to any and all restrictions, public utilities, encroachments, zoning ordinances, easements, Property’s respective County regulations, protective covenants, any existing rights of way, and all other matters now of record or shown on the attached plat if applicable (To be updated…).
ONLINE PURCHASERS’ PAYMENT: At the close of the auction, successful bidders will be emailed the contract package to execute and return to Dempsey Auction Co. Successful bidders will deposit 10% of the Contract Sales Price as earnest money in the form of cashier’s check or bank wire transfer with Dempsey Auction Co within 24 hours of receipt of the contract package. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing as stipulated in the “Terms and Conditions”. Purchaser shall be responsible for all wire transfer fees. Successful high bidders not executing and returning their contract with earnest money deposit within 24 hours of receipt will be considered in default and subject to an Administrative Fee (as defined below). All Administrative Fees are non-refundable.
TECHNICAL SOFTWARE ISSUES: NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE NOR THE AUCTION COMPANY SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Dempsey Auction Company is providing online bidding as a service to Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Dempsey Auction Company or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly. Dempsey Auction Company will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source.
DEFAULT: In the event a winning bidder fails to submit the signed “Sales Contract” and deposit earnest money as provided in the pre-stipulated Terms and Conditions, the winning bidder will be charged an administrative fee of $2,500 on the credit card provided at auction registration. Additional default remedies are reserved by Dempsey Auction Co and the Sellers as provided in the Terms and Conditions and the Sales Contract.
PAYMENT: A 10% Buyer’s Premium on Real Estate will be added to the Bid Price on all real estate today to arrive at the final purchase price. The purchaser will be required to sign the Real Estate Sales Contract and pay a non-refundable earnest money deposit equal to 10% of the Contract Sales Price immediately following the Auction. This payment may be made with either a personal or company check. This deposit will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account under the control of Dempsey Auction Co. No disbursements will be made from this escrow account until closing or otherwise in accordance with this agreement. In the event the purchaser fails to close and pay his/her balance when due, the deposit may be retained by the Seller and Auctioneer as liquidated damages in addition to any other remedies available to the Seller and Auctioneer.
SURVEY: To be updated…
CLOSING: Closing shall take place within 30 days of auction, in accordance with the Real Estate Sales Contract, or on a date mutually agreed upon by the Seller and Purchaser(s) in writing. The closing firm will be (To be updated…)
CLOSING COSTS: The Seller will provide a Limited Warranty Deed at closing. If for some reason the Seller is unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, unless otherwise noted, the Purchaser(s) Earnest money deposit will be returned.
All other costs including, but not limited to, Attorney’s Closing Fees, Recording and Handling Fees, Deed Transfer Taxes, Title Search, Title Insurance, Loan Origination Fees, etc., will be at the Purchaser’s expense.
POSSESSION: Purchaser(s) will be granted possession of real estate at closing, on or before 30 days from acceptance.
TAXES: The 2025 Real Estate property taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. If any additional taxes are assessed resulting from the change of use by the purchaser, they will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
AGENCY: The Auctioneer is acting as agent for the seller only in this transaction and is to be paid a fee pursuant to a separate written agreement between seller and the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer is not acting as an agent for the purchaser in this transaction. Any third-party broker is not a sub-agent of the Auctioneer.
BUYER’S NOTE: Dempsey Auction Company and the Seller reserve the right to amend any terms or conditions of the auction by announcing such amendments prior to or during the auction. All information published, announced, or contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct; however, it is not guaranteed by the Seller or the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantee as to the correctness and completeness of any information. Personal on-site inspection of the property is recommended. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of the property, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of bid, offer, or earnest money after its opening tender. Any and all announcements made from the auction stand take precedence over all other verbal, printed, announced, and/or distributed information. Dempsey Auction Company is the “Agent of the Seller”, and our fiduciary duties of loyalty and faithfulness are owed to the Seller.
METHOD of SALE: DAC reserves the right to offer the property any way we see fit to obtain the seller the most money.
NOTE: This auction is being recorded by audio in its entirety for legal purposes.
I have received, read, understand, and agree to the information in these “Terms and Conditions” which will become a part of the sales contract and will hereafter be Exhibit “A”.