"West Baltimore - Harlem Park"

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 6% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price. Subject to a minimum fee of $3,000. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and please see the Sample Contract.

$10,000 Opening Bid

WEST BALTIMORE
“Harlem Park”

THREE STORY
SHELL TOWNHOME

Known As:
1622 W. FRANKLIN STREET
Near N. Mount Street
Baltimore City, Maryland 21223

BIDDING OPENS:
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026

BIDDING CLOSES:
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
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 Harlem Park neighborhood of West Baltimore City. The home has been in the same family for many years and is arranged for 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 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 with a $10,000 opening bid. Full terms of sale below.

LOCATION:
1622 W. Franklin Street is located in the Harlem Park neighborhood of West Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Sandtown-Winchester, Upton, Druid Heights, Penn North and Easterwood. Nearby properties are a mix of townhomes and apartments, with some commercial and religious properties along Fulton Avenue and Monroe Street. The neighborhood is located along US-40, providing good access to the Metro (Penn North and Upton Stations within 2 miles), West Baltimore MARC station (0.9 mile southwest), Downtown (1.9 miles east), and the Baltimore Beltway (I-695, 4.2 miles west). 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:
Harlem Park – livebaltimore.com
School Profiles – https://www.baltimorecityschools.org

SITE:
Rectangular lot – 13’6″ x 80′, more or less. Plat

Zoning R-8, residential

All public utilities

IMPROVEMENTS:
Three-story brick inside-group shell townhome, built in 1900, according to public tax records. The home is arranged for a living room, dining room, kitchen, on the first floor; two bedrooms, one bathroom, on the second floor; one bedroom on the third floor, and an unfinished basement. The property requires full renovation, offering a blank canvas for investors or contractors seeking to complete a full interior build-out to their vision.

TITLE:
Sold subject to an $68 semi-annual ground rent. Sold free and clear of all liens. Baltimore City Deed Book FMC 4712, page 477.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $802.40, based on a full value assessment of $34,000.

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 6% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price. Subject to a minimum fee of $3,000.