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Live Auction Bidders – A $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (company or personal checks for the increased deposit will be accepted at the sale site or wiring instructions will be provided).
Online Auction Bidders – A 10% deposit, 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 6% buyers premium 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 check back for the Sample Contract to be posted.
Featuring Live Onsite & Simulcast Online Bidding
– $150,000 Opening Bid –
ESTATE SALE
GLEN ARMNear Gunpowder Falls
RANCH HOME
ON 1.41± ACRES
Known As
12 GUNPOWDER ROAD
Off Glen Arm Road
Glen Arm, Baltimore Co., MD 21057
Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
Live Onsite Auction
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
AT 11:00 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Estate sale of a ranch home with two car garage in the Glen Arm area of northeast Baltimore County. The home sits a short distance above the Big Gunpowder Falls and near the Loch Raven Dam and Reservoir. The surrounding area is a nice blend of rural and suburban charm within a short drive of the Baltimore Beltway. The auction provides an opportunity to purchase a home in need of renovation with an amply sized lot and a well-demanded location.
LOCATION:
12 Gunpowder Road is located in the Glen Arm area of Baltimore County. The neighborhood sits at the southern end of Glen Arm in the Loch Raven Reservoir area north of Cub Hill. The surrounding area is a nice blend of small subdivisions, undeveloped wooded areas surrounding the reservoir and a collection of farms and farmettes working to the north and south of the property. The heart of Glen Arm is approximately 3 miles north, and has seen plenty of recent development, including the addition of a new coffee shop, retail storefront and car oriented private club (Park + Social). The Baltimore Beltway is approximately 3.5 miles south. Major employers in Towson and White Marsh are also easily accessible. According to the Baltimore County Public Schools locator app, nearby schools are Carroll Manor Elementary, Pine Grove Middle and Loch Raven High. A number of independent and parochial schools are also within good proximity, including Calvert Hall, Notre Dame Preparatory School and Immaculate Heart.
For more information about the area, please visit:
Baltimore County – www.baltimorecountymd.gov
Baltimore County Public Schools – www.bcps.org
SITE:
Lot size: 1.41 acres, more or less, according to public tax records. GIS Map
Fronting approximately 165’ on Gunpowder Road with depths of approximately 375’ towards Glen Arm Road. The lot slopes from front to back towards Gunpowder Road. Mature trees and landscaping. In-ground pool (needs renovation or removal).
Serviced by private well and septic. Well and Septic Reports
ZONING:
RC-5 – Rural Residential – Maximum gross residential density is 0.5 dwelling per acre.
For more information about Baltimore County Zoning, please visit:
Zoning Review – www.baltimorecountymd.gov
IMPROVEMENTS:
Ranch home with two car garage (attached via breezeway) constructed in 1952 and containing 2,420 square feet of gross building area (including basement), according to public tax records. The home is in need of updating and cosmetic repair. More information and photos coming soon!
TITLE:
In fee simple; sold free and clear of all liens.
TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $4,234.13 based on a full value tax assessment of $344,400.
SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
Live Auction Bidders – A $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (company or personal checks for the increased deposit will be accepted at the sale site or wiring instructions will be provided).
Online Auction Bidders – A 10% deposit, 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 additional 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, WHERE 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 6% buyers premium will be added to the high bid and becomes part of the contract price.
Sale By Order Of
The Estate of Anita C. DiStefano