"West Baltimore - Rosemont Homeowners/Tenants"

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 date of the 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% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price. Subject to a minimum fee of $2,500. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and please see the Sample Contract.

To The Highest Bidder Above $10,000

WEST BALTIMORE
“Rosemont Homeowners/Tenants”

TWO STORY
SHELL TOWNHOME

Known As:
2534 W. FRANKLIN STREET
Near N. Warwick Avenue
Baltimore City, Maryland 21223

BIDDING OPENS:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025

BIDDING CLOSES:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025
AT 12:00 NOON

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Townhome needing full renovation in the Rosemont Homeowners/Tenants neighborhood of West Baltimore City. The home has been gutted with framing, subflooring, and rough-ins in place, offering a strong starting point for completion. This auction provides a great opportunity for investors seeking a renovation project in an area benefitting from ongoing redevelopment and investment activity. The property will be sold online only to the highest bidder above $10,000. Full terms of sale below.

LOCATION:
2534 W. Franklin Street is located in the Rosemont Homewoners/Tenants neighborhood of west Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Penrose/Fayette Street Outreach, Midtown-Edmondson and Evergreen. The property provides convenient access to major commuter routes, including US-40 (Edmondson Avenue), MD-144, I-95, and the Baltimore Beltway (I-695). The location offers easy connectivity east to Downtown Baltimore and west toward Baltimore County and Ellicott City. Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, offering trails and recreation areas, and the Westside Shopping Center, featuring retail, grocery, and dining options are both within a short distance of the home. The property is also within close proximity to Grace Medical Center, Bon Secours Community Works, and the West Baltimore MARC train station, providing convenient transit options for commuters. The surrounding area has attracted consistent investor interest due to its affordable acquisition prices, strong rental potential, and proximity to major Baltimore City projects such as the West Baltimore MARC redevelopment area and the Red Line transit project.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Rosemont Homeowners/Tenants – livebaltimore.com
Bon Secours Community Works – www.bonsecours.com
School Profiles – www.baltimorecityschools.org

SITE:
Rectangular lot – 16′ x 70′, more or less. Plat

Fenced rear yard

Zoning R-7, residential

All public utilities

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two-story brick inside-group shell townhome, built in 1925, containing 928 square feet above grade and 464 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. Previously arranged for a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, one bathroom and an unfinished basement. The home has been gutted, with partial electrical and plumbing rough-ins, some new framing, and subflooring on both levels. The property offers a blank canvas for investors or contractors seeking to complete a full interior build-out to their vision.

TITLE:
Sold subject to an $84 semi-annual ground rent. Sold free and clear of all liens. Baltimore City Deed Book FMC 9051, page 116.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,124.14, based on a full value assessment of $47,633.

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 date of the 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% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price. Subject to a minimum fee of $2,500.