"Hampden"

Live Auction Bidders – a $30,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by 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 $30,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire, will be required of all online bidders prior to the start of the live auction. The deposit will be held in escrow until the completion of the auction and will be retained from the winning bidder. Other bidder deposits will be returned within one business day. Interested parties who do not provide a deposit in advance as stated above will not be permitted to bid. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 4:00 P.M. on the day of auction.
Deposit Escrow Agreement

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 please see the Sample Contract.

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– To the Highest Bidder Over $300,000 –

HAMPDEN

Two Story Brick
FREESTANDING BUILDING
5,277 Sq. Ft. GBA – 0.14± Acre – Garage

REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Single Family, Multi-Family, Commercial or Special Purpose

Sale On Premises:
3818 ROLAND AVENUE
Corner Rectory Lane
Baltimore City, Maryland 21211

Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025

Live Onsite Auction Begins
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025
AT 1:00 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
3818 Roland Avenue is an architecturally unique building situated in a prime development location in North Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood. The two story brick structure has a Charleston Single House design, with covered porches, bow windows and a variety of architectural details. Over the course of the building’s 100+ year lifespan it has been used for a variety of purposes, including both commercial and residential uses. With close proximity to a number of major area developments, including the newly redeveloped Rotunda mixed-use complex, the property is ideally situated for development as a single family home, apartment buildings, office, storefront or special purpose use. Concept drawings for use as an apartment building are available under the improvement description. The auction presents an opportunity to acquire a well-located building with good square footage, off-street parking and plenty of upside potential.

LOCATION:
3818 Roland Avenue is located in the Hampden neighborhood in North Baltimore. Roland Park and Medfield are located to the north, Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) and Woodberry to the west, Wyman Park and Johns Hopkins University to the east and Remington to the south. Hampden itself has seen a tremendous amount of development over the past couple of decades, as have the immediately surrounding areas. In addition to Johns Hopkins University, other major nearby employers include Loyola University of Maryland, Union Memorial Hospital and Sinai Hospital. Retail shopping in the immediate area is great, with the Rotunda a couple of blocks east, The Avenue (W. 36th Street) a couple of blocks south, and the Falls Road corridor two blocks west. Parks and recreational opportunities also abound nearby. Roland Avenue itself is among the most architecturally impressive in Maryland, and is home to a variety of stately homes, the Roland Park Water Tower, independent and public school buildings and a number of religious facilities.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Neighborhoods – livebaltimore.com
CityView Map – cityview.baltimorecity.gov
Community Development Map – cels.baltimorehousing.org

SITE:
Lot size – 49′ x 125′, comprising 6,125 square feet or 0.14 acre, more or less, according to public tax records

49′ frontage on Roland Avenue. 125′ frontage along Rectory Lane.

Curb cut and parking pad (in front of 3 car garage) on Rectory Lane

All public utilities.

Location Drawing

CELS Map

ZONING:
R-6 Residential

For more information about zoning, please visit:
Department of Planning – planning.baltimorecity.gov

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story brick building – according to tax records was constructed in 1920, contains 3,518 square feet above grade, 1,759 square feet below grade and a 24′ wide garage. Exterior styling is as a Charleston Single House, with covered front and side porches on the first and second floors, bow windows, oriel, decorative brick work and roof detail. The property is currently arranged for commercial use on the first floor and residential use on the second floor. Features include dual zone HVAC, front and rear stairwells, internal ramp to basement, some replacement windows and some new lighting and electrical service.

The first floor is arranged for 3 rooms with wood floors and powder room. The second floor is arranged for a living room, dining room and kitchen combination, 3 bedrooms (or offices), two full baths and laundry area. Partially finished basement with front and rear access.

The property has received some updating and renovation over the past couple of years, but further renovation, notably for different intended uses, is required.

Concept Drawings:

• Existing Elevations
• Proposed Elevations
• Proposed Floor Plan
• Floor Plan Schematic Revisions

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

TAXES:
Current annual real estate taxes are $13,738.34 based on a full value tax assessment of $582,133.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.

Live Auction Bidders – a $30,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by 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 $30,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire, will be required of all online bidders prior to the start of the live auction. The deposit will be held in escrow until the completion of the auction and will be retained from the winning bidder. Other bidder deposits will be returned within one business day. Interested parties who do not provide a deposit in advance as stated above will not be permitted to bid. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 4:00 P.M. on the day of auction.
Deposit Escrow Agreement

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. The Property will be sold subject to Baltimore City violation notices, if any. The Purchaser agrees to waive the right of inspection for lead paint, as provided under current Federal and State law. 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. Time is of the essence. A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.