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304 CHURCH STREET – LAFAYETTE, TN – “KNOWN AS THE MR. IRA TAYLOR PROPERTY”
Date: November 8, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 am
Auction Type: Absolute
Property Type: House & Personal Property
Property Status: Active
Is Home: True
Address: 304 Church Street, Lafayette TN, 37083
County: Macon
Highlights:

“KNOWN AS THE MR. IRA TAYLOR PROPERTY”
HOME - ANTIQUES - FURNITURE - TOOLS - COLLECTIBLES & MORE!

304 CHURCH STREET – LAFAYETTE
(JUST OFF THE LAFAYETTE SQUARE AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF KEY PARK & THE MACON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY)
SPACIOUS STONE HOUSE WITH FULL BASEMENT ON A LARGE 1 ACRE LOT – 5-BDRS – 2-FULL BATHS – ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORING – FLORIDA ROOM – CITY UTILITIES – 40X60 3-BAY DETACHED GARAGE – CONCRETE DRIVEWAY – HEARTLAND WOOD BURNING KITCHEN STOVE – ANTIQUES – ANTIQUE FURNITURE – GLASSWARE – APPLIANCES – CAST IRON – LAMPS – JEWELRY – COLLECTIBLES (BARBIES, GI JOE, DIE CAST CARS & TRUCKS) – TOOLS GALORE! – POWER TOOLS, HAND TOOLS, SHOP TOOLS & MANY, MANY MORE ITEMS TO BE SOLD!! ALL DAY SALE!!!

“KNOWN AS THE MR. IRA TAYLOR PROPERTY”

AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 9:00 A.M.

DIRECTIONS: Auction will be conducted on site at 304 Church St. in Lafayette. From the Courthouse, take Church St., property will be a short distance on the right. From Tractor Supply, take Ellington Drive to the 4-way stop, turn right on Church St., property will be on the left.
Real Estate Consists of a spacious 1949 crab orchard stone house with a full basement on a large 1 acre lot! This home was built by the well known builder and local businessman, Mr. Howard A. Smith. The main floor of this home consists of 1,582 sq. ft. of living space with an additional 600 sq. ft. Florida Room. The main floor features 3-bdrs, 1-full ceramic tile bath with double vanities and a whirlpool tub/shower combo, kitchen and dining area with updated cabinets and counter tops, pantry, spacious living room with marbled fireplace, and original hardwood flooring! The huge Florida Room also has access to a spacious deck where you can relax and enjoy the early mornings or late evenings. The basement area boasts an additional 1,258 sq. ft of living space with 2-bdrs, 1-full bath, large living area/rec room or additional bedroom with stone fireplace and a tiled utility/multi-purpose room. Other features include central heat & air with natural gas, replacement windows, city utilities, garage/storage area and a 40×60 detached garage that is to die for!! This awesome garage is fully insulated with concrete flooring, electricity, 3-bays with two automatic door openers and one manual door. One bay has 13’ overhead clearance that allows for easy storage for your motor home or camper. If you like a large garage/shop that provides a lot of space, you must check this one out! The home is on a super choice 1-acre lot with a deep back yard and a concrete drive that provides an abundance of parking area! This is a well constructed home built and supported on steel beams and is loaded with character! Home is located within the City Limits of Lafayette! Enjoy easy access to the local Public Library and Key Park as well as local eateries and shopping on the Lafayette Square!
Wood Stove – Antiques – Furniture – Appliances – Collectibles – Tools – Household Items: Heartland wood cook stove (looks like new), cast iron pieces, corner cabinet, 3-piece antique quarter sawn oak bedroom suite (bed, dresser with mirror, wardrobe), victrola record cabinet, Edison Victrola with over 20 Edison records, jewelry chest, vintage make up dresser, vintage antique dressing table, nightstands, French Provincial style 4 piece bedroom suite (bed, nightstands, wardrobe), antique cabinet sewing machine, mantle clock, very nice matching couch and loveseat with end recliners (like new), leather rocker/recliner, corner glass front China cabinet, Howard Miller grandfather clock, two large matching chest of drawers, kitchen table and four chairs, lamps, large assortment of costume jewelry, large collection of diecast collectibles, ammo can, eagle collection, portable kitchen, island, Kenmore elite side-by-side refrigerator with bottom freezer, Panasonic microwave, test tube rack, wine cooler, vintage kitchen table and chairs, China, hutch, all lamps, beer steins, oak, dining room table and chairs, electric fireplace, corning, ware, dishes, cookware, mixing bowls, canister sets, pots, and pans, small kitchen appliances, 2 antique roll top desks, old toys, Frigidaire refrigerator, LG front load dryer, Kenmore elite front load washer, antique lamp, table, tiered chest of drawers, antique, oak, secretary, antique Hoosier cabinet, Victorian style oak parlor table, metal racks, Agri-Fab Mow-N-Vac (26 bushel 32 ft.³ capacity like new) with Briggs & Stratton engine, Agri-Fab dump lawn cart, Campbell Hausfield upright air compressor, huge assortment of power tools (skil-saws, drills, jig saws and more many have never been opened), huge assortment of hand tools (sockets, wrenches and much more), like new Werner extension ladders and fiberglass ladders, multiple toolboxes, camping, chairs, patio, propane, heater, patio chairs, huge Barbie collection, old G.I. Joe toy collection, cedar patio swing, Craftsman 10 inch radial arm saw, like new cast iron furnace, like new push mower, pneumatic tools, grease guns, workmate shop box, bolt and nut organizers, new Genesis mountain bike with Shimano 21 speed shift, gas cans, wire, large assortment of battery operated tools, shop carts, dolly, extension, cords, car top carriers, vintage metal kitchen cabinets, tarps, 2 new Schwinn bicycles, chainsaw, saw horses, welding torches, new umbrella and stand, Christmas decorations galore, license plates, treadmill, trunks, weed eaters, set of new wheels, cross cut saw, seeder, metal gas cans, small stools, matching Raleigh folding bicycles, Coleman camping stove, chicken wire, hose pipes, antique wall phone and many more items!
Auctioneer’s Note: An amazing opportunity for you the buyer! The Taylor family has enjoyed and loved this home for over 30 years and now it is time for someone new to enjoy all that this beautiful home has to offer! We also have a tremendous amount of antiques, collectibles, glassware, furniture, jewelry, and a building full of tools to offer!! We have something here for everyone This will be an all day sale so come prepared to spend the day and bring a friend! Auction will start at 9:00 A.M. with the Real Estate selling at 10:00 A.M. Mark your calendars now to make sure you do not miss this outstanding auction! We look forward to seeing you at 304 Church St. Saturday November 8th!!
Terms: Real Estate -15% non-refundable deposit down day of sale balance with deed. Personal Property – Cash, check, or credit/debit card. There will be a 4% convenience fee added to any payments made with a credit/debit card.
Sellers: Jennifer L. Cook and Amy Leighann Bone
Auctioneer/Agent: Matthew Carman 615-633-8717 or 615-666-2783. Referring Agent: Barry Witcher 615-633-7124
For more information, questions or to view the home prior to the auction, call Matthew at 615-666-2783 or 888-308-6286.

AUCTIONEER

Matthew Carman

Broker/Auctioneer

EMAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE PHONE: 615-666-2783
CELL: 615-633-8717
FAX: 615-666-8150
ADDRESS: 625 Hwy. 52 Bypass W, Lafayette TN, 37083

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