"Southwest Baltimore"

A $10,000 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 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 6% 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.

$50,000 Opening Bid

– Southwest Baltimore –
AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING
Corner Location ● Good Traffic Count

Known As:
300 S. CAREY STREET
Corner McHenry Street
Baltimore City, Maryland 21223

Online Bidding Opens
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026

Bidding Closes
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
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.

GENERAL:
The property is located at the corner of S. Carey Street and McHenry Street in the Mount Clare Neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore. The property has excellent exposure from vehicle traffic along S. Carey Street and customers going to and from Mount Clare Junction, immediately opposite from the property. Features include masonry construction, roll-up door and a long history as an automotive business. The auction provides an excellent opportunity for both business owners and investors.

LOCATION:
300 S. Carey Street is located in the Mount Clare Neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore. Surrounding neighborhoods include Union Square, Washington Village – Pigtown and Hollins Market. Carroll Park is located a short distance to the south. The B&O Railroad Museum is located a short distance east. The property sits opposite Mount Clare Junction, a retail shopping center with grocery store, restaurants, bank and other retail businesses. Government offices are located at the corner of S. Carey Street and W. Pratt Street, one-half block north. The University of Maryland Baltimore Campus, a major hub of employment in the area is within 8 blocks. Major commuter routes, including W. Pratt Street, Washington Boulevard, MLK Jr. Boulevard, US-1, I-95, I-395 and MD-295 are all nearby. According to MDOT transportation statistics, annual average daily traffic (AADT) along S. Carey Street in front of the property is 6,623 cars/day.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Neighborhoods – livebaltimore.com
CoDeMap – cels.baltimorehousing.org
CityView Map – cityview.baltimorecity.gov

SITE:
Lot size: 25′ x 49′, more or less, according to public tax records

Curb cut on S. Carey Street – access to drive-in loading

All public utilities

Block Plat

CELS Map

ZONING:
R-8 – According to the Baltimore City Zoning Office, the last permitted use (2004) was “continue to use portion of premises as a auto repair garage. (No body/fender or spray painting).”

For more information about zoning, please visit:
Department of Planning – planning.baltimorecity.gov

IMPROVEMENTS:
Single story masonry building believed to have been constructed in 1900. Contains approximately 1,225 square feet of gross building area. Front and rear entrances. Roll-up door and drive-in loading. Flat built up roof.

Currently occupied by a tenant with scheduled lease payments of $3,500/month. Tenant expected to depart prior to closing. Buyer may be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property.

TITLE:
In fee simple; sold free and clear of all liens.

TAXES:
Current annual real estate taxes are $731.60 based on a full value tax assessment of $31,000.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $10,000 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 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, 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. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property if necessary. 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. Time is of the essence. A 6% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.