"Adelphi - Heitmuller Estates"

Anthony E. Doyle, Jr., Attorney
523 S. Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

$125,000 Opening Bid

ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION

RANCH HOME
– On 0.21± Acre –

KNOWN AS:
2304 APACHE STREET
Hyattsville, Prince George’s County, MD 20783

BIDDING OPEN:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020

BIDDING CLOSE:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 AT 2:00 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.

LOCATION:
2304 Apache Street is located in the Heitmuller Estates subdivision in the Adelphi area of Prince George’s County. The University of Maryland College Park campus is located a short distance southeast along either Adelphi or Metzerott Roads. The Capital Beltway (I-495) is within 1.5 miles. Nearby New Hampshire Avenue provides excellent access to Washington, D.C. (approximately 4 miles), in addition to major employers north of the Beltway, and an array of shopping and dining options. Baltimore Avenue (US-1, 2 miles east) provides additional restaurants, retail business and neighborhood services. The College Park and Prince George’s Plaza Metro stations are each within approximately 5 miles. According to the Prince George’s County school finder, nearby schools are believed to be Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary, Buck Lodge Middle and High Point High.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Prince George’s County Government – www.princegeorgescountymd.gov
Prince George’s County Schools – www.pgcps.org
PGAtlas – www.pgatlas.com
SDAT Real Property Search – sdat.dat.maryland.gov

SITE:
Lot – 0.21 acre, more or less, according to public tax records.

Slightly sloping lot with mature landscaping known as Lot 8, Block E, in “Heitmuller Estates” recorded at plat book WWW 21 plat 16. Plat

Concrete driveway (2-3 vehicles) leading to carport

IMPROVEMENTS:
Brick ranch home with carport and sun porch – constructed in 1950 and containing 1,304 square feet of living area. Needs renovation.

Exterior

• All brick exterior
• Asphalt architectural shingle roof
• Wood casement windows
• Sun porch
• Aluminum down spouts and rain gutters

Interior

• Entry foyer – wood floor, coat closet (crawl space access)
• Living room – wood floor, wood-burning fireplace and brick mantle
• Dining area – open to living room, wood floor
• Kitchen – laminate floor, breakfast bar, laundry area and exterior exit
• Full ceramic tile bath – shower/tub
• Bedroom – wood floor
• Bedroom – wood floor

Mechanicals – gas boiler (baseboard radiators), CAC, 40 gallon gas water heater

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

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $4,642.81 (before homestead credit) based on a full value tax assessment of $285,667.

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.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $15,000 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 Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. 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 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!

Auction by order of:
Estate of Francis Buckler, Jr.