"Pikesville - Silver Creek"

A $10,000 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 within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office. No buyer’s premium. For complete Terms Of Sale, see the Summary Terms Of Sale at the bottom of this page and see the Sample Contract.

Karen Allen Nicolaus, Attorney
1002 Frederick Road, Suite 2
Catonsville, MD 21228

Absolute Guardian’s Sale

To the Highest Bidder Above $100,000

PIKESVILLE

“Silver Creek”

CAPE COD HOME
6 Bedrooms ◆ 1.5 Baths

Known As
728 SILVER CREEK ROAD
Off Milford Mill Road
Baltimore County, MD 21208

Sale On Premises
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024
AT 11:00 A.M.

Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Carroll County passed in the Matter of Thelma Clatterbuck, Case No. C-06-FM-23-000704, the undersigned Guardian of the Property will sell at Public Auction the above-captioned property.

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:
728 Silver Creek Road located in the Pikesville area of western Baltimore County, two blocks north of Milford Mill Road, east of Scotts Hill Drive and west of Sudbrook Lane. The neighborhood consists of well-kept single family homes built in the 1950s. Beltway (I-695) access is nearby at Exits 18 and 20. The Milford Mill subway station is less than one mile away. Public bus transportation is on Milford Mill Road. Community shopping is also close by. According to the Baltimore County government web site, nearby public schools are Bedford Elementary, Pikesville Middle and Milford Mill Academy. Silver Creek Park is one block north of the home.

SITE:
Rectangular lot 57′ x 114′. Plat
Zoning DR 5.5, residential
Public utilities
Fenced rear yard

IMPROVEMENTS:
Cape Cod-Style Home, built in 1953, containing 1,324 square feet of living area, according to public tax records.

Exterior – vinyl siding, architectural shingle roof, double-hung, casement and sliding replacement windows, concrete block crawl space foundation, covered rear patio

First Floor
Living Room – wood floor
Dining Room – wood floor, ceiling fan
Eat-in Kitchen – vinyl floor, gas range/oven, refrigerator, wood cabinets
Half-Bath/Laundry – vinyl floor, washer and dryer
Bedroom – vinyl floor, ceiling fan
Bedroom – carpeting
Full Bath – ceramic tile
Utility Closet

Second Floor
4 – Bedrooms – carpeting

Mechanical – gas forced air heat, 100 amp. electrical service, gas water heater

The home needs updating and cosmetic repairs.

TITLE:
The property was occupied by the original homeowner, who purchased the home in 1954. The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore County Deed Book 2529, Page 405 and Book 6445, Page 508 (ground rent merger deed).

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $2,140, based on a full value assessment of $176,600.

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.
A $10,000 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 within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office. 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. 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.

Karen Allen Nicolaus, Guardian of the Property of Thelma E. Clatterbuck