"Fort Washington"

$25,000 Opening Bid

FORT WASHINGTON

0.459 ± ACRE
RESIDENTIAL LOT

KNOWN AS:
3201 LUCILLE DRIVE
Off Allentown Road
Prince George’s County Tax ID: 17052870988
Fort Washington, MD 20744

BIDDING OPEN:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024

BIDDING CLOSE:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024
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.

LOCATION:
The property is located in the Bird Lawn subdivision of southern Prince George’s County. Surrounding neighborhoods include Apple Grove and Friendly. The lot features convenient access to Allentown Road, a major north/south thoroughfare of the region. Within close proximity of the property there are grocery stores, restaurants, retail shops and a driving range for residents to enjoy. Major employers in the area include the shops at National Harbor and the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor. According to the Prince George’s County school finder, nearby schools include Tayac Elementary School, Isaac J. Gourdine Middle School and Friendly High School.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Prince George’s County – www.princegeorgescountymd.gov
Fort Washington – www.visitmaryland.org
School Finder – gis.pgcps.org

SITE:
Lot – 0.459 acre, more or less, according to public tax records.

Water and sewer are believed to be available for hookup on Lucille Avenue

Plat

ZONING:
Zoned R-R, Residential Rural

Prince George’s County Zoning Ordinance – library.municode.com

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

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $864, based on a full value assessment of $78,200.

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

Property is subject to supplemental education, park & planning and Washington suburban transit commission taxes.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $5,000 deposit, or ten percent (10%) of the Purchase Price (whichever is greater), in a cashier’s check to be delivered to the Auctioneer’s office at 6500 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, or sent by wire transfer, by October 3, 2024 at 4 P.M. 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, ground rent and 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 except where otherwise mandated by local, State or Federal law. Time is of the essence. A 5% or $2,500 buyer’s premium, whichever is greater, will be added to the final bid price.