"Northern Baltimore County"

A $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office. No buyer’s premium. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and see the Sample Contract.

Karen Allen Nicolaus, Attorney
1002 Frederick Road, Suite 2
Catonsville, MD 21228

Guardian’s Sale

$150,000 Suggested Opening Bid

NORTHERN BALTIMORE COUNTY

STONE RANCHER
4 Bedrooms ◆1.5 Baths ◆ 3-Car Garage
Situated On 5.26± Acres
Board Fenced Corral ◆ Outbuilding

Known As
12944 HARFORD ROAD
Enter Driveway Marked 12942
Hydes, MD 21082

Sale On Premises
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023
AT 2:00 P.M.

Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, passed in the matter of Carolyn J. Keesecker, Case No. C-03-FM-23-001623, the undersigned Guardian of the Property will sell at public auction, on the premises, the above-captioned property.

NOTE: The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, no express or implied warranty is made or may be inferred from any such representation. Dimensions, square footage and acreage contained herein are more or less. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence, in advance of the auction, regarding the permitted uses of the property.

LOCATION:
12944 Harford Road is located in the Fork-Hydes area of northern Baltimore County, between Glen Arm and Fallston, just south of the Baltimore-Harford County line. The surrounding area is rural and scenic. Gunpowder Falls State Park is less than one mile east. According to the Baltimore County government website, nearby public schools are Kingsville Elementary, Perry Hall Middle and Perry Hall High.

SITE:
The property is comprised of two contiguous parcels, comprising a total of 5.26 acres. Both are shown on Baltimore County Tax Map 54. Parcel 362 (Tax Account No. 1111016475) comprises 4.66 acres, with access from a shared driveway, via a 30′ right-of-way easement. Parcel 99 (Tax Account No. 1108003900) is a triangular parcel, comprising 0.60 acre, fronting along the northwest side of Harford Road. Lands owned by the State of Maryland bound the rear of the site.

Baltimore County GIS Aerial

SDAT Maps

Private well and septic

Zoning RC-2, resource conservation

A board fenced corral and frame barn are located in the rear of the property. A gravel driveway leading from the shared right-of-way, has parking for ten or more vehicles.

IMPROVEMENTS:
The property is improved by a one story ranch-style home, built in 1957, containing 2,144 square feet of living area, plus basement, and 828 square foot three-car garage, according to public tax records.

Exterior – stone construction, concrete block foundation, composition shingle roof, wood double-hung windows, covered concrete patio

Interior – plaster walls, hardwood floors

Main Level

• Foyer – wood floor, coat closet
• Living/Dining Room – wood floor, stone fireplace
• Eat-in Kitchen – vinyl floor, laminate cabinets and counters, electric range, wall oven, refrigerator, washer and dryer
• Master Bedroom – carpeting over wood, en-suite Half-Bath
• Bedroom #2 – wood floor
• Bedroom #3 – wood floor
• Bedroom #4 – wood floor
• Walk-up Attic – unfinished
• Full Bathroom – ceramic tile

Basement

• Unfinished
• Outside exit

Mechanical – oil hot water baseboard heat, 200-ampere electrical service, window air conditioner

The home needs updating and cosmetic repairs. The plumbing may be leaking.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. There are separate deeds for each parcel – Baltimore County Deed Book JLE 31185, Page 463 and Book SM 23379, Page 124.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $4,589 for both parcels, based on total full value assessments of $373,733.

Purchasers may petition for a reduction in the assessment of their property in conjunction with a purchase price substantially less than the currently assessed value of the property. Purchasers are encouraged to contact the Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation concerning the appeals process, and may see the following link for helpful information: Assessment Appeal Process – dat.maryland.gov

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office. Deposit funds shall be held by A. J. Billig & Co., LLC. Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place within 45 days. If payment of the deposit or balance does not take place within the specified time, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. Interest to be charged on the unpaid purchase money, at the rate of 12% per annum, from date of contract to date of settlement. All adjustments, including taxes, all other public charges and assessments payable on a monthly or annual basis, and sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of contract and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. The property will be sold in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition, and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of contract forward. The purchaser agrees to waive the right of inspection for lead paint, as provided under current Federal and State law. The purchaser agrees to waive the well yield and quality tests under the Baltimore County Code. If the Seller is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit this sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Seller or Auctioneers. Recordation costs, transfer taxes and all costs incidental to settlement to be paid by the purchaser except where otherwise mandated by local, State or Federal law. Time is of the essence.

No buyer’s premium.

Karen Allen Nicolaus, Guardian of the Property of Carolyn J. Keesecker