"Edgewood"

Live Auction Bidders – a $7,500 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.

Online Auction Bidders – a 10% deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, will be required of the purchaser by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction, at the Auctioneer’s office. 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% buyer’s premium 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 please see the Sample Contract.

Featuring Live & Online Simulcast Bidding
– $50,000 Opening Bid –

EDGEWOOD

TWO STORY
END OF GROUP
TOWNHOME
– Renovation Required-

Known As
3718 CRANSTON AVENUE
Baltimore City, MD 21229

Online Bidding Opens
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025

Live Onsite Auction
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
AT 11:00 A.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:
3718 Cranston Avenue is located in the Edgewood neighborhood in West Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Edmondson Village, Uplands and Allendale. The home is located just off of Edmondson Avenue, Route 40, one of Baltimore’s main east/west thoroughfares. Within a mile, and on Edmondson Avenue, residents have the convenience of grocery stores, restaurants, entertainment and public libraries. A large housing development by Bozzuto Homes is underway about a mile away on Edmondson Avenue. Within a quarter mile of the home is Leakin Park, the largest woodland park in an East Coast city. Nature lovers can find thrills and excitement throughout the park with it’s many trails, gardens and colorful history. Commuters can take advantage of bus routes on Route 40, I-695 is 3 miles to the west and Hilton Parkway is within a half mile.

For more information about the area, please visit:
CityView Map – cityview.baltimorecity.gov

SITE:
Lot size – 14’6″ x 100′. Plat

Alley access

Fenced concrrete yard with parking potential

R-7 Residential Zoning, single family dwelling

All public utilities

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story end of group porchfront brick townhome, constructed in 1938, containing 1,260 square feet of living area and 630 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The property is vacant.

EXTERIOR:
Brick facade
Vinyl replacement windows
Flat built up roof with slate roof fascia

INTERIOR:
First floor:
Living room – wood flooring
Dining room – wood flooring
Kitchen – ceramic tile flooring with walkout to rear yard

Second floor:
Bedroom – wood flooring
Bedroom – wood flooring
Bedroom – wood flooring
Bathroom – ceramic tile flooring

Basement/mechanicals:
Unfinished basement
Powder room
100 Amp electrical circuit
Gas water heater
Radiant heat

TITLE:
Subject to a $96 ground rent payable in semi-annual installments on 3/1 and 9/1; sold free and clear of liens.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are approximately $2,588.14, based on a full value assessment of $109,667.

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.

Live Auction Bidders – a $7,500 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.

Online Auction Bidders – a 10% deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, will be required of the purchaser by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction, 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, ground rent, 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 Seller makes no representations or warranties as to the condition of the Property or any improvements thereon and Purchaser acknowledges and agrees to purchase the Property in its “AS IS/WHERE IS” “WITH ALL FAULTS” condition and basis, subject to all easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record, zoning, and all laws, regulations, and governmental rules 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 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% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.