🏠 Estate Auction in McMinnville Features Custom Home & Collectibles on Halloween

Donald Hillis Realty & Auction is hosting a live and online estate auction this Saturday, October 31st, offering both real property and a wide range of personal items from the Estate of Jean Williams. The sale combines the appeal of a custom-built home with vintage collectibles, antiques, and household goods that draw bidders from across the region.

📍 What’s Being Sold

The centerpiece of the auction is a custom-built, one-level brick home at 1745 Harrison Ferry Road in McMinnville. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence features a full clear-span basement with fireplace, kitchen, and plumbing for an additional bathroom. The main floor includes a great room with fireplace, spacious kitchen and breakfast area, utility room, 2-car garage, and a den. Real estate bidding begins at 10:30 a.m. sharp. 🏡

Personal property items span multiple categories of interest to collectors and households alike. Jewelry offerings include costume pieces, watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, and brooches. Furniture includes a leather recliner, sectional sofa, matching sofa and loveseat, kitchen table with four chairs, and decorative armoires. Vintage and collectible items feature a Kurzwell player piano, ornate secretary, grandfather clock, antique school desk, and a church pew. ✨

Specialty collectibles include Hull pottery, carnival glass pieces, uncirculated Franklin Mint silver dollars, and decorative wall plates. Appliances and tools round out the inventory: a Maytag washer, Kenmore dryer, stackable washer and dryer, refrigerator, Craftsman shop vac, and yard equipment including a Troy-Bilt riding lawn mower. A 100-inch Element flat-screen television and Bose radio are also included. 📺

🗓️ Auction Details & Participation

The auction begins at 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at 1745 Harrison Ferry Road, McMinnville, TN 37110. Bidders can participate live at the location or online. Terms require a $10,000 down payment on the real estate, non-refundable, with the balance due within 15-30 days. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the winning bid to determine the final contract price on the property. 2026 taxes are paid by the seller, and possession transfers with the deed. Cash or good check are accepted for all items on sale day. 💰

For full details and to access online bidding, interested buyers are directed to contact Donald Hillis Realty & Auction or visit their listing information.