ONLINE ONLY REAL ESTATE AUCTION
Roy Grocery & Negaard Residence, Roy, MT
Online Bidding opens Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Bidding closes WED, MAY 27th, 2026 @ 1 p.m., MDT
Preview the Properties
Thursday, May 14th • 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 21st, • 1 – 4 p.m.
By appointment - Cassie Jumper @ 406-871-0911
PARCEL 1 - Roy Grocery (Building on 3 lots)
Location: 124 Main St., Roy, MT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Roy Grocery & Hardware was operated by the Esther & Mickael Negaard family for the past 26 years.
Store structure built in 1914
Metal siding and roofing
Main floor: 4,000+/- square feet
LED lights throughout
Electrical and plumbing new in 2006
City water & sewer ($57.50/mo)
Remodeled in 1998; updates completed as recently as 2012.
(2) 10-foot insulated garage doors - freight entrance/vehicle storage
(2) propane heaters, updated in 2022; backup electric radiant heater
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Original Townsite of Roy, Montana S07, T18N, R22E, Block 3, Lots 10, 11 & 12, Fergus County, MT
REAL ESTATE TAXES: $1316.00 (2025)
PERSONAL PROPERTY included in the sale: walk-in cooler, chest freezer, electric kitchen range, (1) 500 gal. propane tank
STARTING BID: $100,000
(Starting bid meets the reserve price)
FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW
PARCEL 2 - Negaard Residence (on 4 lots)
Location: 210 Main St., Roy, MT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Built in 1910, originally was a bank. Remodeled to become an historic home.
1552 square foot main floor
3 bedroom, 2 baths
Exterior is brick and metal
100’ x 140’ city lot with mature lawn
Original hardwood floors, large windows, and an oak bank counter
The bank’s original vault is now a ¾ bath, secured by the original vault door!
A wood cookstove provides heat, in addition to two other wood stoves and a propane furnace.
Bedrooms are accessed by two different stairways to the master bedroom and bath and two additional bedrooms.
The master bath is outfitted with a jetted tub and walk-in closet.
An enclosed porch off the living room houses a hot tub.
A garage attached to the home provides a workspace and storage, as do the two additional outbuildings.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Original Townsite of Roy, Montana S07, T18N, R22E, Block 6, Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Fergus County, MT
REAL ESTATE TAXES: $1063.30 (2025)
PERSONAL PROPERTY included in the sale: washer, dryer, propane cook range, dishwasher, hot tub, (1) 500 gal propane tank, (1) 300 gal propane tank
STARTING BID: $100,000
(Starting bid meets the reserve price)
FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW.
AUCTION TERMS:
Within 48 hours following the bid closing, Sellers and Buyer will sign a Buy / Sell agreement. Within 72 hours following the Bid Closing, Earnest Money equal to 10% of the final bid price will be deposited with Flying S Title and Escrow, Lewistown, MT.
Sellers and Buyer to share equally in the Closing Agent’s closing fee.
Seller’s to provide title insurance.
Transaction closing date: On or before July 1, 2026, at Flying S Title and Escrow, Lewistown, MT.
BUYER’S PREMIUM:
A Buyer’s Premium of 5% of the final bid will be added to the final bid price to arrive at the total transaction price for each parcel. Example: Final bid price of $100,000 x 5% = $105,000 final transaction price.
FINANCIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Cash to Sellers at closing.
Sellers may possibly entertain a Contract For Deed with qualified Buyers, on one or both parcels, with the following terms:
Down payment to be 1/3 of the purchase price, due at closing.
5 % interest on the outstanding balance, amortized over 10 years. Monthly payments due and payable on the 1st of each month of the contract.
Transaction closing date to be on or before Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Sellers agrees to pay for the drafting of the Contract For Deed.
Sellers and Buyers to share equally in the expense of establishing the escrow account at Flying S Title and Escrow, Lewistown, MT.