"Indian Head"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

0.25± ACRE
MIXED-USE PARCEL

Sale On Premises
STRAUSS AVENUE
Tax ID: 07081707
Charles County, MD 20640

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017
AT 12:00 P.M.

– Suggested Opening Bid: $2,500 –

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:
The parcel is located in the Town of Indian Head, immediately south of Indian Head Highway (MD Route 210). The town of Indian Head is a peninsula, surrounded by the Potomac River to the north, and Mattawoman Creek to the south. Indian Head is home to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, a major employer in the area. The Indian Head Trail is about one-half block south of the lot. Surrounding properties are primarily residential, with a few service businesses within walking distance.

For more information about the area, please visit:
http://www.charlescountymd.gov/
and
https://www.ccboe.com/

SITE:
Level, mostly clear lot comprising 0.251 acre, more or less

Known as Charles County Property Number: 07081707

See deed for legal description

Zoned Indian Head TCMX – Town Center Mixed Use
For more information, see: Indian Head Planning and Zoning

The parcel is believed to have public water and sewer

TITLE:
In fee simple; and sold free and clear of liens.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $944.76 based on a full value assessment of $52,100. 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:
http://dat.maryland.gov/realproperty/Pages/Assessment-Appeal-Process.aspx

TERMS OF SALE:
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. 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, and 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 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. 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. Time is of the essence.

NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!