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6500 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
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A $5,000 deposit, or ten percent (10%) of the Purchase Price (whichever is greater), in a cashier’s check to be delivered to the Auctioneer’s office at 6500 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, or sent by wire transfer, by 4 P.M. on the day of auction. When you register for an online auction, a “ping” will be placed on your credit card and immediately voided, you will not be charged the deposit amount. A 5% or $2,500 buyer’s premium, whichever is greater, will be added to the final bid price. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and see the Sample Contract.
Gary M. Brooks, Esquire
Law Offices of Gary M. Brooks, LLC
The Walbert Building
1800 N. Charles Street – Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21201
$30,000 Opening Bid
HEIR’S SALE
LIBERTY SQUARE
Two Story End-of-Group
PORCHFRONT TOWNHOME
Under Home Garage & Parking Pad
Known As:
2308 OCALA AVENUE
Off Reisterstown Road
Baltimore City, Maryland 21215
BIDDING OPENS:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024
BIDDING CLOSES:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024
AT 1:00 P.M.
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:
2308 Ocala Avenue is located in the Liberty Square neighborhood in West Baltimore. Liberty Square adjoins Druid Hill Park, Parkway, Mondawmin and Park Circle. The neighborhood runs between Reisterstown Road, Liberty Heights Avenue and Druid Park Drive. The neighborhood is home to Liberty Village Senior Living, Baltimore City Community College, City government facilities, private businesses and a little over 140 residential buildings. Surrounding residential buildings are predominantly townhomes and rowhomes built in the early 1900s, with some detached and multifamily buildings in the area. In addition to BCCC and Baltimore City Government facilities, major employers nearby include Coppin State University and Dietz & Watson. Nearby Druid Hill Park provides an array of recreational opportunities, including the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, walking trails, ball fields, disc golf, conservatory and public pool. Retail shopping and dining options can be found at Mondawmin Mall and throughout the Reisterstown Road and Liberty Heights Avenue corridors. Public transportation is also readily available in the area, with the Mondawmin Metro Station within three blocks, and bus service along both Reisterstown Road and Liberty Heights Avenue.
For more information about the area, please visit:
Liberty Square – livebaltimore.com
CityView Map – cityview.baltimorecity.gov
Community Development Map – cels.baltimorehousing.org
SITE:
Rectangular lot – 23′ x 80′, more or less. Plat
Parking pad and access to under-home garage via 14′ side and 22′ rear alleys.
All public utilities
Zoning R-8, residential
IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story end-of-group porchfront townhome with under-home garage – constructed in 1920 (according to tax records) and believed to contain 1,800 square feet above grade and 900 square feet of basement space (partially finished and with garage space). Total finished square feet believed to be 2,200.
Exterior:
Interior:
First floor –
Second floor –
Basement/Mechanical –
Photos coming soon!
TITLE:
Subject to an annual $120 ground rent; and sold free and clear of liens.
TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $802.40 based on a full value assessment of $34,000.
SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $5,000 deposit, or ten percent (10%) of the Purchase Price (whichever is greater), in a cashier’s check to be delivered to the Auctioneer’s office at 6500 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, or sent by wire transfer, by 4 P.M. on the day of auction. 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, ground rent and 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” condition, and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. The Property will be sold subject to Baltimore City violation notices, if any. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of contract forward. The Purchaser waives and releases the Seller, the Auctioneers, and their respective agents, successors and assigns from any and all claims the Purchaser and/or its successors and assigns may now have or may have in the future relating to the condition of the property, including but not limited to the environmental condition thereof. The Purchaser agrees to waive the right of inspection for lead paint, as provided under current Federal and State law. 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. A 5% or $2,500 buyer’s premium, whichever is greater, will be added to the final bid price.
