"Ashburton"

A 10% deposit, payable by wire transfer or cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser before 4:00 p.m. on the day of sale. A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price 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.

$100,000 Opening Bid

ASHBURTON

– Renovation Opportunity –
LARGE TWO STORY HOME
Formerly Two Apartments
Gutted & Framed ● Two-Car Garage

Known As
3508 LIBERTY HEIGHTS AVENUE
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Online Bidding Opens
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025

Online Bidding Closes
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
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:
3508 Liberty Heights Avenue is situated in the Ashburton neighborhood of northwest Baltimore, three blocks west of Lake Ashburton. The home is on the north side of Liberty Heights Avenue, west of Hilton Road and east of Calloway Avenue. Neighborhood housing is comprised of stately single family detached homes, many built in the early twentieth century. Public transportation is along Liberty Heights Avenue, as is shopping and community services.

SITE:
Level lot – 68′ x 150′, comprising 0.234 acres of land. Plat
Zoning R-1, residential
Public utilities
Four-car concrete driveway provides access to garage
Partially fenced yard

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two Story Vinyl-Sided Cottage, built in 1922, containing 2,838 square feet of living area and 1,577 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home has a two-car detached garage, composition shingle roof, vinyl-clad double-hung windows, rear sun deck and a concrete block basement foundation. The home was previously used as two apartments, but has been gutted and framed for single family occupancy. Some original hardwood floors remain.

House is framed and arranged as follows:

First Floor

• Enclosed Porch – tile floor, ceiling fan
• Living Room with brick fireplace
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
• Two Additional Rooms
• Full Bath
• Half-Bath

Second Floor

• Primary Bedroom – en-suite Full Bath, walkout to porch
• Bedroom – en-suite Full Bath

Walk-up Attic

• Two Rooms
• Full Bath

Basement

• Unfinished, concrete floor, outside exit

Mechanical – gas forced air furnace, two gas water heaters, two gas meters, 200-amp. electric. The condition of the mechanical systems is unknown. Bathrooms are designated spaces, but are not functioning.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $6,521, based on a full value assessment of $276,300.

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

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A 10% deposit, payable by wire transfer or cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser before 4:00 p.m. on the day of sale. 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, and subject to housing violation notices, 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 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price and becomes part of the contract price.