Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate 1438 East Gates Street, Columbus, OH 43206 Common Pleas Court Franklin County, Ohio No. 25CV5040 --- Red Oak Ventures, LLC PLAINTIFF VS. Lotus Construction Group, LLC, et al. DEFENDANT In pursuance of an Order of Sale from said Court to me directed, I will offer for advertising beginning on February 17th, 2026 at public auction, in accordance with ORC Section 2329.153, online @ https:// franklin.sheriffsaleauction. ohio.gov on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at 9:00 o'clock A.M., and if not then sold, on April 10th, 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 Columbus: A copy of the complete legal description can be found in the Franklin County, Ohio Recorder's office, http://recorder. franklincountyohio.gov, Instrument Number 202410010102060. Improved with 1 story, 4 room, frame and brick dwelling, with 2 car detached garage. Known as 1438 East Gates Street, Columbus, OH 43206 - PARCEL NUMBER:010-137150. Appraised at $237,000.00. 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 April 10th, 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 and conveyance fees to the Sheriff at the time of sale. DALLAS L. BALDWIN, Sheriff. Attorney Ray P. Drexel, Columbus, OH, (614)324-5981 PUB: Feb.17/Feb.24/March 3