"Ellicott City Historic District"

Live Auction Bidders – a $25,000 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 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Auctioneer’s office (wire or cashier’s check).

Online Auction Bidders – a $25,000 or 10% deposit, whichever is greater, payable by cashier’s check or wire, will be required of the purchaser by 4:30 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.

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.

Louis J. Weinkam, Jr., Esquire
1002 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

Featuring Live & Simulcast Online Bidding
$150,000 Opening Bid

ELLICOTT CITY
HISTORIC DISTRICT

Circa 1897
TWO STORY FARMHOUSE
On 0.31± Acre

1,780 Sq. Ft. Plus Basement
Three Bedrooms & 1.5 Baths

Sale On Premises:
8483 HILL STREET
Off Main Street
Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland 21043

Online Bidding Opens
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024

Live Onsite Auction Begins
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024
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:
8483 Hill Street is located within the Ellicott City National Historic district in eastern Howard County. Known locally as Old Ellicott City, the area has been a destination location in Central Maryland since the 1700s. Known for eclectic antique stores, progressive eateries and an historic mill town feel, Ellicott City provides ample amenities with all of the charm. The Main Street commercial district is just one block away.

Old Ellicott City has excellent proximity to many area commuter routes, including US-29, US-40, I-70, MD-100 and the Baltimore Beltway. A number of major employers are nearby in Catonsville, Columbia, the BWI Commercial District, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. According to the Howard County Public Schools website, nearby schools are Veterans Elementary, Ellicott Mills Middle and Howard High. A number of independent and religious schools are also in the area.

The property sits on what is accurately known as Hill Street, approximately 60′ above the creek basin below, and outside of any FEMA flood zones. The home itself was lovingly restored in the late 1990s by the then owners, with careful attention to historic architecture and finish details. A 1998 article from Renovation Style magazine linked below, dating the home to the 1830s, further describes those efforts. The auction provides an opportunity to restore or enhance a structure that has experienced some deferred maintenance over the past few years, creating a finished product any buyer should want.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Visit Old Ellicott City – visitoldellicottcity.com
Historic Ellicott City, MD – www.visithowardcounty.com
Howard County – www.howardcountymd.gov
Howard County Public School System – www.hcpss.org

SITE:
Lot size – 0.312 acres, according to public tax records

The lot features stone walking paths, patio, ample landscaping and a utility and storage building. Elevations are roughly 50′ from the street to the rear of the property, providing a number of landscaping moments and views down to the valley below.

All public utilities. Street parking.

Zoned R-VH – Residential Village Housing

SDAT Map

FEMA Flood Map

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story farmhouse – constructed in 1897, containing a total of 1,780 square feet of living area above grade and 416 square feet of unfinished basement space. Features include a covered front porch, wood floors, fireplace and an array of architectural details.

Article About the Property in Renovation Style

Exterior:
Frame structure
Clapboard siding
Wood windows (some appearing to be original)
Asphalt shingle roof
Aluminum down spouts and rain gutters

Interior:

First floor –

Living room/Parlor – wood floor, wood burning fireplace (currently with electric insert)
Dining room – wood floor
Kitchen – tile floor, granite countertops
Breakfast room or office – tile floor
Powder room – tile floor

Second floor –
Three bedrooms – all wood floors
Full bath – tile floor, clawfoot tub

Pull down attic

Basement/Mechanical –
Unfinished
Laundry/utility area
Oil boiler
Gas meter (for stove)

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

TAXES:
Current annual real estate taxes are $6,123.50, based on a full value tax assessment of $393,100.

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

Live Auction Bidders – a $25,000 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 11:00 A.M., Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Auctioneer’s office (wire or cashier’s check).

Online Auction Bidders – a $25,000 or 10% deposit, whichever is greater, payable by cashier’s check or wire, will be required of the purchaser by 4:30 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, 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. 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. Time is of the essence.

NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!

Sale by Order of the Estate of Earl Kenneth Klemm