"Essex"

Live Auction Bidders – A $15,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026 (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 cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due at the Auctioneer’s office by 4:00 P.M. on the day of auction. If you cannot comply with the deposit requirements, please do not participate in 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 high 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.

Douglas C. Lauenstein, P.A.
9414 Belair Road, Suite 102
Nottingham, MD 21236

Estate Sale

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

ESSEX

PORCHFRONT BUNGALOW

Known As
54 RIVERSIDE ROAD
Baltimore County, MD 21221

Online Bidding Opens
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026

Live Onsite Auction
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
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:
54 Riverside Road is located in the Eastern Terrace neighborhood of Essex, in eastern Baltimore County. The home is located one block north of Eastern Avenue (MD-150), east of Back River, and west of Mace Avenue. The immediate neighborhood is predominantly comprised of bungalows built during the 1940s. Many have been renovated and enlarged. Neighborhood schools are Essex Elementary, Stemmers Run Middle and Kenwood High, according to the Baltimore County government website. Shopping, dining, public transportation and community services are within walking distance.

SITE:
Level rectangular lot, approximately 65′ x 126′, comprising 0.159 acre. Plat
Zoning DR 5.5, residential
Public utilities
Fenced yard
Wood frame garage/storage building

IMPROVEMENTS:
Bungalow, built in 1943, containing 1,104 square feet of living area on two levels, plus small unfinished basement, according to public tax records. The home has vinyl siding, architectural shingle roof, vinyl-clad double hung windows, concrete block foundation and a roof covered front porch. Home contains:

First Floor

• Living Room – combined from original living room and second bedroom, wood laminate floor, ceiling fans
• Dining Room – wood laminate floor, ceiling fan
• Kitchen – vinyl floor, wood cabinets, laminate counters, gas range/oven, dishwasher
• Bedroom – wood laminate floor
• Full Bathroom – vinyl floor, fiberglass tub enclosure
• Linen Closet

Attic

• Walk-up attic, partially finished – 2 rooms, wood floor

Basement

• Unfinished utility basement with exterior entrance

Mechanical – electric split system heat pump/central air conditioning, 100 amp. electrical service, gas water heater, sump pump

The home needs updating and cosmetic repairs.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore County Deed Book SM 14558, Page 48.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,969, based on a full value assessment of $169,700.

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 $15,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026 (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 cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due at the Auctioneer’s office by 4:00 P.M. on the day of auction. If you cannot comply with the deposit requirements, please do not participate in 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 additional 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. 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 high bid and becomes part of the contract price.

Douglas C. Lauenstein, Personal Representative
Of the Estate of Thomas Francis Benedict