"West Baltimore"

A 10% deposit or $5,000, whichever is greater, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction. If you are unable to comply with the timeline, please do not bid online. 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% buyers premium or $2,500, whichever is greater, 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.

$10,000 Opening Bid

WEST BALTIMORE

Two Story Porchfront
BRICK TOWNHOME
3 Bedrooms ● 1.5 Baths
– Renovation Needed –

Known As
2818 PRESSTMAN STREET
Baltimore, MD 21216

Online Bidding Opens
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

Online Bidding Closes
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
AT 11:15 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:
2818 Presstman Street is located in the “Northwest Community Action” neighborhood of west Baltimore, east of Poplar Grove Street, west of Dukeland Street, south of Baker Street and north of Ellicott Driveway. The surrounding area is mainly comprised of two story townhomes, built in the 1930s through 1950s. Homes are owner and tenant occupied. The location is convenient to public transportation, Coppin State University and Downtown Baltimore.

SITE:
Rectangular lot 20′ x 85′. Plat
Zoning R-6, residential
Public utilities
Room for parking in rear

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two Story Covered Porchfront Brick Townhome, built in 1940, containing 1,400 square feet of living area and 700 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home has vinyl-clad replacement windows. Interior finishes are plaster walls, tile and carpeting. Renovation is needed.

First Floor

• Entry Foyer
• Living Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
• Bonus Room

Second Floor

• 3 Bedrooms
• Full Bath

Basement

• Knotty Pine Paneled Club Room with bar
• Half-Bath (flush)
• Utility/Laundry Room

Mechanical – gas steam radiators, gas water heater, 100-amp. electric

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.

A 10% deposit or $5,000, whichever is greater, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction. If you are unable to comply with the timeline, please do not bid online.

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 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, housing and or zoning violations, 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% buyers premium or $2,500, whichever is greater, will be added to the high bid and becomes part of the contract price.

Title was obtained from a ground rent ejectment. Buyer is encouraged to use Geoffrey Forman, Esquire to handle the settlement. If Mr. Forman is used by the buyer, seller will provide a $500 closing cost credit. If buyer chooses to use another title company, they agree to pay Mr. Forman a $500 review fee to facilitate the closing with their title company.