"Elkton, MD"

Sarah E. Longson, Attorney
9515 Deereco Road – Suite 907
Timonium, MD 21093

To the Highest Bidder Above $100,000

ELKTON, MD
COMMERCIAL LAND
1.8± Acres ● Zoned C2
Known As Lots 32-39
Revised Section D, Elkton Heights

Situated On the East Side of
N. BRIDGE STREET (MD-213)
Between Elkton Boulevard & Decker Street
Cecil County, MD 21921

Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

Online Bidding Closes
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
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:
The property is situated on the east side of N. Bridge Street (MD-213), north of Elkton Boulevard and south of Decker Street. The site is north of US-40, south of I-95, northwest and within walking distance of the downtown business district. Elkton is the county seat of Cecil County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Bridge Street is a major north-south roadway, lined with restaurants, retail establishments and community services, near well-established residential neighborhoods. The auction provides an opportunity to purchase a well-located development parcel in an expanding area.

SITE:
The property is comprised of eight lots, to be sold as an entirety only, known as Lots 32-39, Revised Section D, Elkton Heights, on the plat recorded among the Land Records of Cecil County in Plat Book 52 Page 173.
Record Plat

The eight lots are shown on six Cecil County tax parcels:

Tax Map

The property fronts approximately 388′ along the east side of N. Bridge Street and is wooded.

Public water, sewer, gas, electricity, telephone and internet are believed, but not warranted, to be in Bridge Street.

ZONING:
The property is located in a C2, general commercial zoning district. Designated as a “Highway Commercial District”, the zoning is intended for a wide range of commercial activities that serve the needs of area citizens, including retail sales, offices and services.

BILLBOARD:
A billboard lease is in place for Lot 37, at an annual rental of $2,250. The lease, dated April 7, 2022, provides for two outdoor advertising sign structures, containing three advertising faces. The lease is for ten years, beginning April 1, 2022 and expiring March 31, 2032. The lessee is Lamar Advertising Company, successor to Apple Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
Sign Location Lease

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Deeds are recorded among the Land Records of Cecil County in Book CMN 5280, Page 411 and Book CMN 5280, Page 416.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes for the six tax parcels are $3,058, based on total full value assessments of $481,600.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the Contract of Sale for complete terms.

A 10% deposit, payable by wire transfer or cashier’s check, will be required of the Purchaser at by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction, 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, rents 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 the billboard lease, dated April 7, 2022 (Estate of Mary A. Mahoney, Lessor to Apple Outdoor Advertising, Inc., Lessee), 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. 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. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid and becomes part of the contract price.