"Ellicott City - Mt. Hebron"

Live Auction Bidders – A $25,000 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 Wednesday, April 29, 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 $25,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due prior to the start of the live auction. The deposit will be held in escrow and retained from the high bidder or returned within 24 hours. 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Escrow Agreement

No buyer’s premium. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and please see the Sample Contract.

J. Michael Holloway, Attorney
Holloway & Sullivan, LLC
7 St. Paul Street – Suite 710
Baltimore, MD 21202

Guardian’s Sale

Live On-Site & Simulcast Online Bidding
$200,000 Opening Bid

ELLICOTT CITY

“Mt. Hebron”

BRICK RANCHER
2 Bedrooms ● 1.5 Baths
– Renovation Needed –

Known As
9436 TILLER DRIVE
Howard County, MD 21042

Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026

Live Onsite Auction
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
AT 11:00 A.M.

Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City passed in the matter of Luis Ochoa, Case No. C-24-FM-24-003153, the undersigned Guardian of the Property will sell at public auction the property as noted above.

LOCATION:
9436 Tiller Drive is located in northeastern Howard County, north of Old Frederick Road (MD-99) and I-70, west of US-29, east of McKenzie Road and south of the Patapsco River. The surrounding Mt. Hebron neighborhood is comprised of custom detached homes on large lots. According to the Howard County online school locator, nearby public schools are St. Johns Lane Elementary, Patapsco Middle and Mt. Hebron High, which is within walking distance. The neighborhood is convenient to Columbia, Baltimore and Washington. Shopping and community services are nearby on US-40. Area home prices typically ranged from $500,000 to more than $1,000,000 during the past twelve months.

SITE:
Rolling lot, approximately 100′ x 300′, comprising 0.679 acre of land. Plat
Zoning R20, residential
Public water and sewer
Asphalt driveway with parking for approximately five cars

IMPROVEMENTS:
One Story Brick Rancher, built in 1980, containing 1,431 square feet of living area and 1,431 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home has a composition shingle roof, aluminum casement windows and concrete block foundation.

Main Level

• Foyer – vinyl floor, coat closet
• Half Bath – ceramic tile
• Living Room/Dining Room – wood floor, bow window, brick fireplace, sliding doors to
• Heated Sun Room and Covered Rear Porch
• Eat-in Kitchen – vinyl floor, wood cabinets, laminate counters, refrigerator, electric range/oven
• Primary Bedroom – wood floor, double closets, en-suite Full Ceramic Tile Bath
• Bedroom #2 – wood floor, bow window
• 2 – Linen Closets

Basement

• Unfinished
• At-grade walk-out exit
• Washer, dryer, utility sink

Mechanical – oil fired hot water baseboard heat, central air conditioning, electric 55 gallon water heater, circuit breakers

The home needs updating and cosmetic repairs. The basement is suitable for finishing, creating the opportunity for additional bedrooms and living area.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and is sold free and clear of liens. Howard County Deed Book MDR 2464, Page 552.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $7,494, based on a full value assessment of $476,967.

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 $25,000 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 Wednesday, April 29, 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 $25,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due prior to the start of the live auction. The deposit will be held in escrow and retained from the high bidder or returned within 24 hours. 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Escrow Agreement

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. 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.

No buyer’s premium.

Terry K. Sullivan, Guardian