"Ellwood Park - Monument"

ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION

TWO STORY BRICK
TOWNHOME
~LEAD FREE~

Known As:
3023 McELDERRY STREET
Off N. Ellwood Street
Baltimore City, MD 21205

BIDDING OPENS:
MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021

BIDDING CLOSES:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
AT 11:45 A.M.

– Bidding Starts at: $20,000 –

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:
3023 McElderry Street is located in the Ellwood Park/Monument neighborhood in East Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Baltimore Highlands and McElderry Park. The home is located in a bustling area of East Baltimore – close to the shops, restaurants and community services on Monument Street, an easy walk to Patterson Park and stabilized by the presence of world renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital. Commuters within the area can take advantage of Orleans Street to the south for east/west travel and Broadway to the west for north/south travel. Various bus routes and a metro line are all within a 15 minute walk. Major employers in the area include Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mid-Atlantic Baking Company and Ferguson Plumbing Supply.

SITE:
Rectangular lot – 14′ x 72′. Plat
Zoning R-8, residential
All public utilities

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story inside group townhome, built in 1915, and contains 1,260 square feet of living area and 630 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home is arranged as living room, dining room, kitchen, on first floor; three bedrooms and bathroom, on second floor; unfinished basement with half bathroom. New roof was installed in 2015 and a new silvercoat done in 2018 and 2021 – Roof Certification. The property is lead free – MDE Lead Certificate.

EXTERIOR:

• Brick facade
• Concrete porch
• Enclosed concrete rear yard

INTERIOR:

First floor:

• Living room – carpet
• Dining room – carpet
• Kitchen – ceramic tile

Second floor:

• Bedroom – carpet
• Bedroom – carpet
• Bedroom – carpet
• Bathroom – ceramic tiles

Basement:

• Unfinished
• Half bathroom
• Washer dryer hook up

TAX INFORMATION:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,216.99, based on a full value assessment of $51,567.

TITLE:
$180 ground rent payable in semi-annual installments on 3/2 and 9/2; sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore City Deed Book FMC 11323, Page 331.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $3,000 deposit, or 10% of the purchaser price (whichever is greater), payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, will be required of the purchaser by 4:00 P.M. on June 2, 2021. 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, 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 final bid price.