"Monkton"

Deborah C. Dopkin, Esquire
P.O. Box 323
Brooklandville, MD 21022

TRUSTEE’S AUCTION
– $200,000 Suggested Opening Bid –

Two Story Contemporary
CUSTOM HOME
On 5.66± Acres
With Outbuildings

Sale On Premises
17207 TROYER ROAD
Just North of Shepperd Road
Baltimore County, MD 21111

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019
AT 11:00 A.M. (Inspection 10:00 A.M.)

      Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County passed in the matter of Sonya Y. Harris, Plaintiff v. Robert A. Harris Defendant, Case No. 03-C-15-008625 (Divorce Proceeding), the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction, on the premises the following:

      All that fee simple lot of ground and the improvements thereon, situate and lying in Baltimore County, State of Maryland, being more fully described in the Deed recorded among the Land Records of Baltimore County in Book 12839, Page 576. The improvements thereon being known as No. 17207 Troyer Road, Monkton, MD 21111.

      The property comprises 5.66 acres and is L-shaped, fronting approximately 392′ along the east side of Troyer Road, with a depth of approximately 539′ and a rear lot line of approximately 562′. According to the Baltimore County government web site, the property is zoned RC-2 and nearby public schools are Jacksonville Elementary, Hereford Middle and High.

      The property is improved by a two story wood siding contemporary home with stone trim, constructed in 1990, containing 2,884 square feet of living area, 1,442 square feet of basement space and 552 square foot finished garage, according to public tax records. In addition to the home, the property has a circular driveway with additional parking, board fenced corrals, a two stall stable and a garage/shop building with overhead drive-in door.

      The home has a composition shingle roof, wooden casement windows, two-zone heat pump and central air conditioning, private well and septic, and contains:

     First Floor

• Two Story Foyer – wood floors, curved staircase
• Living Room – wood floor
• Dining Room – wood floor
• Family Room – wood floor, stacked stone fireplace
• Half-Bath – ceramic tile floor
• Eat-in Kitchen – wood floor, 36″ wood cabinets, granite counters, large custom island with bar seating, two stainless steel sinks, stainless steel appliances including side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, double wall oven, microwave, five-burner cooktop, wine cooler, dishwasher, warming drawer
• Converted Garage – vinyl floor, used as office and fitness room

     Second Floor

• Master Bedroom Suite – wood floor, fireplace, cathedral ceiling, two walk-in closets, Master Bath with jetted tub, shower stall, double vanity
• Bedroom #2 – carpeting
• Bedroom #3 – carpeting
• Bedroom #4 – carpeting
• Full Hall Bathroom – ceramic tile

     Basement Level

• Large Recreation Room – ceramic tile floor, bar with sink
• Theater Room – carpeting
• Shower-Bath – ceramic tile
• Laundry Room – wood floor
• Outside exit, sump pump, two 200-ampere electrical panels

      NOTE: The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be substantially 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. Please see the Auctioneer’s web site for the metes and bounds description, record plat, and photographs.

      TERMS OF SALE: A $25,000 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 by 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Auctioneer’s Office. Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place within ten (10) business days following final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County at a location designated by the Trustee. 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 8% per annum, from date of contract to date of settlement. If settlement is delayed for any reason, there will be no abatement of interest. All adjustments as of date of contract. Taxes and all other public charges and assessments payable on a monthly or annual basis, including 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, without express or implied warranty as to the nature and description of the improvements as contained herein; and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property and assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of contract forward. The purchaser waives and releases the Trustee, 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. If the Trustee 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 Trustee or Auctioneers. Recordation costs, transfer taxes and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Time shall be of the essence for the purchaser.

No Buyer’s Premium

      Authority to cancel this sale rests solely with the Trustee and/or the Auctioneers. Prospective buyers should disregard all other statements and comments made by any other person or entity regarding minimum bids, pricing and cancellations of the sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The Trustee reserves: (1) the right to accept or reject any or all bids; (2) the right to modify or waive the requirements for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement; (3) the right to withdraw the Property from the sale before acceptance of the final bid; and (4) the right to cancel or postpone the sale.

Deborah C. Dopkin, Trustee