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6500 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
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The property will be open 1 hour prior to the live onsite auction and will be available to view prior to the day of the auction. Please check back for more info.
Live Auction Bidders – A $10,000 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 within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office (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 wire transfer or cashier’s check, is required by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction. No exceptions. 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.
No buyer’s premium. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and see the Sample Contract.
Rob Goldman Legal Solutions
6800-B Holabird Avenue, Dundalk, MD 21222
Live Onsite & Simulcast Online Bidding
$50,000 Opening Bid
PATTERSON PARK
TWO STORY TOWNHOME
2 Bedrooms & Bath ◆ Renovation Needed
Known As
143 N. DECKER AVENUE
Baltimore, MD 21224
Online Bidding Opens
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Live Onsite Auction
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024
AT 1:30 P.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.
LOCATION:
143 N. Decker Avenue is located in the Patterson Park neighborhood of East Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Highlandtown, Canton and Upper Fells Point. The property is conveniently located about three blocks northeast of Patterson Park, one mile from Canton Waterfront Park and within walking distance to the variety of shops and restaurants located in the heart of Highlandtown. The Patterson Park community has a rich multi-cultural history going back over 150 years. The incredibly diverse community surrounds Patterson Park which features ball fields, dog parks and a small boat lake. The park hosts a mix of concerts, organized sports and summer camps throughout the year. The area also has a range of foods from Peruvian food at Chicken Rico to Matthew’s Pizza, Baltimore’s first pizzeria. Residents have easy access to Route 40, which can take commuters to the east/west extremities of Baltimore City, and I-83 for north/south travel. Major employers in the area include Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus and Amazon Fulfilment Center.
For more information about the area, please visit:
Patterson Park Neighborhood – livebaltimore.com
Patterson Park – baltimorecityparks.com
Patterson Park Neighborhood Association – www.pattersonparkneighbors.org
SITE:
Rectangular lot – 12’2″ x 69’9″. Plat
Zoning R-8, residential
Public utilities
Fenced rear courtyard
IMPROVEMENTS:
Two Story Brick Townhome, built in 1920, containing 960 square feet of living area and 480 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home has a formstone front, built-up roof, vinyl-clad double-hung windows and brick foundation. The house has been occupied by the same family since approximately 1925.
First Floor
Second Floor
Basement
Mechanical – gas hot water heat with radiators (new boiler 2023), gas water heater, 100 amp. electrical service
The home needs updating and cosmetic repairs. Some furniture will remain in the home – the property will not be cleaned out.
TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore City Deed Book SEB 6208, Page 78.
TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $2,940, based on a full value assessment of $131,133.
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: Assessment Appeal Process – dat.maryland.gov
SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
Live Auction Bidders – A $10,000 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 within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office (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 wire transfer or cashier’s check, is required by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction. No exceptions.
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, 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.
No buyer’s premium.
