PUBLISHED MINIMUM BID AUCTION. ONLINE BIDDING NOW OPEN! Take this unique opportunity to purchase one of the most unique and beautiful buildings in Noble County. Built as a Carnegie Library in 1913, this was once Kendallville's first public library and served that until 1968, and since then has been a law firm, an architecture firm, a vintage store, and most recently an art gallery. 1 of the original 1679 libraries built in the USA by Andrew Carnegie, a philanthropist who helped fund thousands of libraries across the world. This brick Arts and Crafts building features over 4000 total square feet of space on two-floors and features a grand entryway, cozy library room with built-in bookcases, soaring ceilings, intricate iron and original wood details throughout, rich, dark brown brick and fieldstone exterior, gorgeous architectural supports, red clay tile roof, classic outdoor lighting, and simple landscaping to complement the clean lines of the building. In addition, there is a full basement with tall ceilings, large daylight windows, and its own back entrance. This stately piece of Kendallville history has been lovingly maintained throughout the years and recent updates include: 2 newer high efficiency furnaces and 2 newer ac units. With multiple work/living spaces on both the main and lower levels, this rare opportunity to own a piece of property with such historical significance is yours for the taking! Let your imagination guide you to the perfect use for this stately ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 846694 |
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| List Price: | $99,900 |
| Property Type: | Commercial Sale |
| Property Sub Type: | Mixed Use |
| Status: | Active |
| Living Area: | 4,464 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,174 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 6,490 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.149 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Kendallville |
| County Or Parish: | Noble |
| Subdivision Name: | Mitchells |
| Postal Code: | 46755 |
| Year Built: | 1920 |
| Business Type: | Mixed, Professional/Office |
| Basement: | Daylight, Interior Entry, Finished |
| Building Area Source: | Assessor |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Interior Features: | Entrance Foyer |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-08 |
| Lot Features: | Corner Lot |
| Status: | Active |
| Parcel Number: | 570733320162000020 |
| Parking Features: | On Street |
| Directions: | From the corner of S. Main St. & E. Rush St., East on E. Rush St., property on South side of street. |
| Township: | Wayne |
| State Or Province: | IN |
| Electric: | 100 Amp Service |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Listing Terms: | Cash |
| Lot Size Source: | Assessor |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Owner Pays: | All Utilities |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Utilities: | Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected |
| View: | City, Neighborhood |
| Building Features: | Private Restrooms, Mixed Use |
| Absolute Longitude: | 85.263963 |
| Auction Buyer Premium Amount: | 10.00 |
| Auction Buyer Premium Yn: | Yes |
| Auction Date: | 2026-10-28 |
| Auctioneer Comments: | 10% Buyers Premium based on the winning bid amount. |
| Auctioneer License Number: | Jonathan Kraft - AU10500173 |
| Auction Location: | Online Only |
| Auction Minimum Opening Bid: | 99900.00 |
| Auction Online Bidding: | Yes |
| Auction Time: | 6:00pm EDT |
| Auction Type: | Minimum Bid |
| Auction Website: | www.Bid.KraftAuctions.com |
| Auction Yn: | Yes |
| Census Tract: | 9718.00 |
| Earnest Money Deposit: | 10000.0000 |
| Exemption Yn: | No |
| List Number Main: | 846694 |
| List Number Prefix: | 00 |
| List Office Address: | 250 N. Main St Suite 9, Crown Point, IN 46307 |
| Rail Availability: | None |
| Vow Entire Listing Display: | 1 |
| Special Licenses: | None |
| Basement Yn: | Yes |
Listing Courtesy of: Kraft Real Estate Services, LL
Listing Agent: Jay Mayden
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