Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate 5653 Shagbark Place, Grovepoint, OH 43215 Common Pleas Court Franklin County, Ohio No. 25CV4200 Village Capital & Investment LLC PLAINTIFF VS. Harvey G. Watkins, et al. DEFENDANT In pursuance of an Order of Sale from said Court to me directed, I will offer for sale at public auction, beginning on January 6th, 2026, in accordance with ORC Section 2329.153, online @ https://franklin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov on Friday, the 6th day of February A.D. 2026 at 9:00 0'clock A.M., and if not then sold, on the 27th day of February A.D. 2026 at 9:00 o'clock A.M., the following described real estate, situated in the County of Franklin and State of Ohio, and in the City of Groveport: Being Lot Number One Hundred Seven (157) in Hickory Grove Section 3B, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 128, Page 91, Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio. Improved with 2 story 7 room stone and frame dwelling with 2 car attached garage. Known as 5653 Shagbark Place Groveport, OH 43125 - PARCEL NO. 185-003025 Appraised at $ 447,000.00. The appraisal was completed based on an exterior view of the property only. Terms of sale: First Sale - To be sold at https://franklin.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value. Second Sale - If the property does not sell at the first auction, a second sale of this property will be held on February 27th, 2026. The second sale shall be made without regard to the minimum bid requirements in ORC Section 2329.20, but shall be subject to costs, allowance and taxes under ORC Section 2329.21. $ 10,000.00 deposit which must be on account with Realauction (See online sale/bidding instructions). Balance cashier's check only within thirty days after confirmation. ORC Section 2327.02(C) requires successful bidders pay recording the time of sale. DALLAS L. BALDWIN, Sheriff. Atty Robert Hoose, Akron OH 330-436-0300. Jan 6, 13, 20/2026