"Carrollton Ridge"

Note: Photos are from a previous listing.
 

ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION

TWO STORY
RENTAL TOWNHOME

Known As:
2224 CHRISTIAN STREET
Off S. Bentalou Street
Baltimore City, MD 21223

BIDDING OPEN:
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021

BIDDING CLOSE:
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021 AT 12:50 P.M.

– Starting Bid: $5,000 –

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:
2224 Christian Street is located in the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood of southwest Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include New Southwest/Mount Clare and Mill Hill. The property is situated off of Wilkens Avenue which hosts many restaurants, shops and other entertainment options. Local employers include Saint Agnes Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital and Horseshoe Casino. Commuters have a variety of options, including multiple bus routes on Wilkens Avenue, Route 40 for east/west travel and I-95 for north/south travel.

For more information, please see:
Neighborhoods – livebaltimore.com

SITE:
Lot – 12′ x 55′, more or less. Plat

All public utilities

Zoned R-8, Residential

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story inside group townhome. According to public tax records, the property was constructed in 1920 and is believed to contain 912 square feet of living area and 420 square feet of basement space. The home is believed to contain living room, dining room and kitchen, on first floor; two bedrooms and bathroom, on second floor; unfinished basement. The townhome is occupied; no rent being paid.

TITLE:
$30 ground rent payable in semi-annual installments on 5/1 and 11/1 (unregistered); sold free and clear of liens.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $590, based on a full value assessment of $25,000. 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 $3,000 deposit, or ten percent (10%) of the Purchase Price (whichever is greater), in cash or cashier’s check to be delivered to the Auctioneer’s office at 6500 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, or sent by wire transfer, by 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 (the bid closing). 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. All adjustments, including taxes, rent, ground rent and 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 settlement and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Security deposits, if any, shall be adjusted at the time of settlement. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, and subject to the existing leases of the tenants in place, easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. The Property will be sold subject to Baltimore City violation notices, 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.

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