"Rosemont"

Holloway & Sullivan, LLC
7 St. Paul Street, Suite 625
Baltimore, MD 21202

GUARDIAN’S AUCTION
$5,000 Suggested Opening Bid

TWO STORY
PORCHFRONT
TOWNHOME

Sale On Premises
3141 BAKER STREET
Off N. Ellamont Street
Baltimore, MD 21216

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020
AT 11:45 A.M.

Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City passed in the Matter of Bessie Harding, Case No. 24-T-15-000062, the undersigned Guardian of the Property will sell at public auction, the property as noted above.

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:
3141 Baker Street is located in the Rosemont neighborhood in west Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Fairmont, Northwest Community Action and Walbrook. The neighborhood is comprised of mainly townhomes with convenient access to greenery, with Leakin Park located a quick walk away. The property is tucked back off of North Avenue, a major Baltimore thoroughfare that features dining, retail and entertainment options. Residents can conveniently use North Avenue for east/west travel and I-83 for north/south travel. The CityLink Gold bus is also available for residents who prefer public transportation. Major employers in the area include Coppin State University and the shops at Mondawmin Mall.

SITE:
Rectangular lot – 18′ x 87′
Zoning R-6, Residential
Rear garage for one vehicle

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two Story Brick Porchfront Semi-Detached Townhome, built in 1922, containing 1,360 square feet of living area and 630 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records.

Exterior

• Brick exterior
• Vinyl replacement windows
• Flat built up roof

First Floor

• Living room – wood floor
• Dining room – wood floor
• Kitchen – laminate floors with walk out to rear porch

Second Floor

• Bedroom- wood floor
• Bedroom – wood floor
• Bedroom – wood floor
• Bathroom – laminate floor

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $590, based on a full value assessment of $25,000. 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:
https://dat.maryland.gov/realproperty/Pages/Assessment-Appeal-Process.aspx

TITLE:
The property is subject to a $96 ground rent payable in semi-annual installments on May 16 and November 16; sold free and clear of liens. Deed Book 8447, Page 519.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $2,500 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office. 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, 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. 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 of the
Property of Bessie Harding