"Hillen"

A $10,000 or 10% deposit, whichever is greater, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, will be required of the purchaser by 4:00 P.M. on the day of auction, at the Auctioneer’s office. 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 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and see the Sample Contract.

Faith Harrington, Esquire
Nusinov Smith, LLP

$75,000 Opening Bid

HILLEN

TWO STORY
BRICK TOWNHOME
– Arranged as Two Dwelling Units –
&
DETACHED OFF-STREET PARKING

Known As
1639 KINGSWAY ROAD
A/K/A 1639 Kingsway Court
Near Welbourne Road
& Block 3969L Lot 065
Baltimore, MD 21218

Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023

Online Bidding Closes
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023
AT 12:00 NOON

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. No pre-auction offers will be considered.

LOCATION:
The property is located in the Hillen neighborhood in northeast Baltimore. Hillen is immediately west of Morgan State University, and is situated between Loch Raven Boulevard and Hillen Road, south of E. Cold Spring Lane. The neighborhood is comprised predominantly of brick townhomes constructed in the 1940s. In addition to Morgan State University, other major employers in the area include Loyola University, Johns Hopkins University and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. A newly renovated Northwood Commons is about 5 blocks south, and features a Lidl grocery store, banks, restaurants and retail shopping. Additional options for shopping and entertainment are readily available throughout the area. The home itself fronts along a pedestrian only courtyard with mature trees and bushes.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Hillen – livebaltimore.com

SITE:
1639 Kingsway:

• Mostly rectangular lot – 20′ x 138’5″, according to public tax records
• Front and rear yards
• Off-street parking potential via 20′ vehicle accessible alley
• Zoning R-5, 1 dwelling unit
• Public utilities

Block 3969L Lot 065:

• Lot – 9’8″ x 19’8″
• Located on an alley immediately west of Hillen Road, accessible via alleys from Welbourne Road

Plat

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story inside-group townhome – constructed in 1942, containing 1,240 square feet of living area above grade and 620 square feet of partially finished basement space. The home has been arranged as two dwelling units. Features include an asphalt architectural shingle roof, vinyl-clad replacement windows and separate interior access to upper and lower levels.

Arranged as follows: living room (wood floor), dining room (wood floor) and kitchen (laminate floor), on the first floor; two bedrooms (wood floor) and kitchenette (laminate floor), on the second floor; club room, full bathroom, laundry and utility areas, in the basement; gas boiler. Needs full renovation.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and will be sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore City Deed Book SEB 1955, Page 0137.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are:

• 1639 Kingsway – $2,916.96 based on a full value assessment of $123,600.00
• Block 3969L Lot 065 – $ 53.50 based on a full value assessment of $ 2,267.00
• Total – $2,970.46 based on a full value assessment of $125,867.00

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $10,000 or 10% deposit, whichever is greater, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, will be required of the purchaser by 4:00 P.M. on the day of auction, 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, and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any, and building violation notices, 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 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. A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.

The Estate of Sheila L. Epps, by:
Faith Harrington, Personal Representative