"Sykesville"

Live Auction Bidders – A $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (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 $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due prior to the start of the live auction. The deposit will be held in escrow and retained from the high bidder or returned within 24 hours. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Escrow Agreement

No buyer’s premium. 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.

J. Michael Holloway, Attorney
Holloway & Sullivan, LLC
7 St. Paul Street – Suite 710
Baltimore, MD 21202

Guardian’s Sale

Live On-Site & Simulcast Online Bidding
$150,000 Opening Bid

SYKESVILLE

STONE & SIDING RANCHER
3 Bedrooms ● 1.5 Baths
– Renovation Needed –

Known As
5314 WENDY ROAD
Carroll County, MD 21784

– Also –
JEEP (2007) LIBERTY SUV

Online Bidding Opens
(Real Estate)
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026

Live Onsite Auction
(Real Estate & Jeep)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
AT 11:00 A.M.

Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Carroll County passed in the matter of Elizabeth Pritchard, Case No. C-06-FM-25-000927, the undersigned Guardian of the Property will sell at public auction the assets as noted above.

Real Estate

LOCATION:
5314 Wendy Road is situated in the “Merryman Heights” subdivision, in the Eldersburg area of Sykesville, in eastern Carroll County. The property is north of Liberty Road (MD-26), east of Sykesville Road (MD-32) and south and west of Liberty Reservoir. The surrounding area is mostly residential with homes of varying styles on large lots. According to the Carroll County Public Schools website, nearby public schools are Freedom Elementary, Oklahoma Road Middle and Liberty High. Shopping, dining and community services are reasonably close by on Liberty and Sykesville Roads. The Liberty Reservoir boat ramp is two miles south on Oakland Mills Road.

SITE:
Rectangular lot 150′ x 210′, comprising 0.723 acre. The lot is mostly clear and slopes downward towards the rear. Plat.

Public water and sewer

Zoning R-400, residential

Asphalt driveway for four cars

Rear storage shed

IMPROVEMENTS:
Stone and Vinyl Siding Rancher, built in 1969, containing 1,260 square feet of living area and 1,260 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home has an architectural shingle roof (new in 2024, including gutters), vinyl-clad double hung windows and concrete block basement foundation.

The home is believed to contain a living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, oil hot water baseboard heat, central air conditioning, stone fireplace and a rear screened porch. The basement has an exterior entrance in the rear.

The home needs updating and cosmetic repairs. Please check back for more detailed description and interior photos.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Carroll County Deed Book LWS 4662, Page 6.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $3,998, based on a full value assessment of $361,700.

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

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

Live Auction Bidders – A $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (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 $20,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, is due prior to the start of the live auction. The deposit will be held in escrow and retained from the high bidder or returned within 24 hours. If necessitated by price, the deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by cashier’s check or wire transfer by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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 additional 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. 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.

No buyer’s premium.

Vehicle

JEEP (2007) Liberty 4×4 Sports Utility Vehicle, 4 door, 3.7L. Vehicle is sold “as is, where is”. It is possible that there are no keys. Purchaser must have the vehicle inspected as provided by state law. TERMS – cash, cashier’s check or approved check at time and place of sale. No buyer’s premium.

Terry K. Sullivan, Guardian