1047 N Market St, Wichita, KS 67214

Property offered at ONLINE ONLY auction. BIDDING OPENS: Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at 2 PM (cst) | BIDDING CLOSING: Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at 2:30 PM (cst). Bidding will remain open on this property until 1 minute has passed without receiving a bid. Property available to preview by appointment. CLEAR TITLE AT CLOSING, NO BACK TAXES. ONLINE ONLY!!! An incredible, rare opportunity to own a historic piece of Wichita real estate occupied by one of Wichita’s first settlers! William Mathewson, the original “Buffalo Bill”, came to Wichita in 1865. He staked a claim of 38 acres, from Washington to Hydraulic, and from Douglas to Central, which is now platted as the "Mathewson Manor Addition". Mathewson established the Wichita Savings Bank, serving as President of the bank from 1887 to 1891, and continued to assist in the city's growth as a civic leader.   1047 N. Market Street was built in 1904. “Buffalo Bill” Mathewson resided in this home until his death in 1916. The property has been converted into a duplex but can be converted back to a single-family home! This beautiful home is surrounded by quality homes throughout the midtown area. The exterior displays traditional turn-of-the-century architecture with a large covered front porch, elliptical attic window, and charming stone foundation. Mature trees offer ample shade, and a single-car driveway provides off-street parking.  1047- This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit features a formal dining room, large primary bedroom, access to the basement storage and laundry, and a covered back porch.  1049- This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit offers a roomy layout, formal dining room, and private entrance.  Source: Wichita Eagle Obituary. Link found on McCurdy website. The sale of this property is contingent upon final approval of the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, Probate Department, In the Matter of the Estate of Marvin L. Dickerson, deceased, Case Number 2021-PR-695. The contract will call for a closing on or before 45 days from the date of the auction. Any personal property remaining in the property at closing will be considered abandoned property. *Buyer should verify school assignments as they are subject to change. The real estate is offered at public auction in its present, “as is where is” condition and is accepted by the buyer without any expressed or implied warranties or representations from the seller or seller’s agents. Full auction terms and conditions provided in the Property Information Packet. Total purchase price will include a 10% buyer’s premium ($1,500.00 minimum) added to the final bid. Property available to preview by appointment. Earnest money is due from the high bidder at the auction in the form of cash, check, or immediately available, certified funds in the amount $10,000.