"Reisterstown - Bonita"

Live Auction Bidders – A $10,000 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 (company or personal checks for the increased deposit will be accepted at the sale site or wiring instructions will be provided).

Online Auction Bidders – A 10% deposit, payable by wire transfer or cashier’s check, is required by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction. No exceptions. 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 and becomes part of the contract price. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and please see the Sample Contract.

Maxwell H. White, Attorney
12111 Main Street
Union Bridge, MD 21791

Absolute Estate Sale

Live Onsite & Simulcast Online Bidding
Sold to the Highest Bidder Above $100,000

REISTERSTOWN

“Bonita”

TWO STORY TOWNHOUSE
3 Bedrooms ● 2.5 Baths
– Renovation Needed –

Known As
12366 BONFIRE DRIVE
Baltimore County, MD 21136

Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025

Live Onsite Auction
TUESDAY, JULY 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:
12366 Bonfire Drive is located in the Bonita subdivision of Reisterstown, east of Owings Mills Boulevard and south of Bond Avenue. The surrounding neighborhood consists of tidy detached homes and townhomes built in the 1970s and 1980s. The neighborhood is convenient to shopping, dining and community services on Reisterstown Road, as well as the Metro Subway on Owings Mills Boulevard. According to the Baltimore County government web site, nearby public schools are Glyndon Elementary, Franklin Middle and Franklin High.

SITE:
Level lot, approximately 20′ x 95′. Plat
Zoning DR 5.5, residential
Public utilities
Wood fenced rear yard
Common area parking

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two Story Brick and Siding Inside-Group Townhome, built in 1979, contains 1,240 square feet of living area and 600 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home has an architectural shingle roof (approximately 4 years old), a covered front porch, a covered wood rear deck, vinyl double-hung windows and a full basement foundation.

First Floor

• Foyer – laminate flooring, coat closet
• Half-Bath – vinyl floor
• Living Room – carpeting
• Dining Room – carpeting
• Kitchen – wood floor, wood cabinets, laminate counters, electric range/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, exit to rear deck

Second Floor

• Main Bedroom – laminate flooring, ceiling fan, en-suite Main Bath
• Bedroom #2 – laminate flooring
• Bedroom #3 – laminate flooring
• Full Hall Bathroom – vinyl floor, fiberglass tub enclosure

Basement

• Family Room – laminate flooring, pellet stove
• Laundry/Utility Room – vinyl floor, utility sink, washer and dryer

Mechanical – electric heat pump and central air conditioning, electric water heater, 100-amp. electric

The home needs updating, cosmetic repairs and a clean-out.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and is sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore County Deed Book SM 15345, Page 90.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $2,139, based on a full value assessment of $190,900.

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 $10,000 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 (company or personal checks for the increased deposit will be accepted at the sale site or wiring instructions will be provided).

Online Auction Bidders – A 10% deposit, payable by wire transfer or cashier’s check, is required by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction. No exceptions.

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, 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. 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 and becomes part of the contract price.

Estate of Elaine Taylor