"Westminster - Carrollton Area"

A $12,500 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 4 P.M. on the day of auction. 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 please see the Sample Contract.

To the Highest Bidder Above $115,000

WESTMINSTER
– Carrollton Area –

FARMHOUSE
On 1.394± Acres

Known As:
521 DUTROW ROAD
Near Carrollton Road
Westminster, Maryland, 21157

BIDDING OPENS:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025

BIDDING CLOSES:
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025
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.

LOCATION:
521 Dutrow Road is located in the Carrollton area of Carroll County, Maryland, between Westminster and Hampstead. The surrounding area offers a peaceful and predominantly rural setting while providing great access to shopping, dining, and community services in Westminster, along the MD-140 corridor, and further east along the MD-30 and Hampstead corridors. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the area’s natural beauty, with opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and exploring the scenic countryside. Residents benefit from proximity to major commuter routes, such as MD-140 (Baltimore Boulevard, 4 miles west), MD-97 (5 miles west), and MD-30 (Hanover Pike, 5 miles east). Major employers in the area include McDaniel College, Carroll (Co.) Hospital, Penguin Random House and Carroll Community College.

For more information, please see:
https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/
https://www.westminstermd.gov/

SITE:
Lot size – 1.394 acres, more or less, according to public tax records

Private Well and Septic – See Attached Reports: Septic Report and Well Report (coming soon).

Zoned AG – Agricultural

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two and one-half story farmhouse. According to public tax records, the home was constructed in 1920 and contains 1,568 gross square feet of building area. Actual square footage believed to be larger. More information and photos coming soon.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please complete the Waiver and Confidentiality agreement to view additional documents.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of all liens. Carroll County Deed Book HD 11404, page 143.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,652.17, based on a full value assessment of $140,900.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $12,500 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 4 P.M. on the day of auction. 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, and any Carroll County violation notices, 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. 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% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.