"Coppin Heights"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

TWO STORY
PORCHFRONT TOWNHOME
~ Previously Rented for $1,200/month ~

Sale On Premises
1725 ASHBURTON STREET
Baltimore City, MD 21216

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019
AT 12:15 P.M.

– Suggested Starting Bid: $10,000 –

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:
1725 Ashburton Street is located in the Coppin Heights neighborhood in west Baltimore. Surrounding neighborhoods include Mondawmin, Easterwood, Walbrook and Bridgeview/Greenlawn. The property is centrally located for commuters to take advantage of North Avenue (0.1 mile), US-Route 40 (1.1 miles) and I-83 (2 miles) for quick transportation options. The Mondawmin Metro Station (1.4 miles) and Penn Station (3.2 miles) are also available. North Avenue features dining, retail and entertainment options. Major employers in the area include Coppin State University, the shops at Mondawmin Mall and the MTA Central Light Rail Operations Center.

For more information, please see:
https://livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/

SITE:
Lot – 14′ x 100′, more or less

Zoned Residential

All public utilities

Front/Rear yards

Off street parking

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story inside group porchfront townhome – according to public tax records, the house was constructed in 1920. The home is believed to contain living room, dining room, kitchen and a half bathroom, on first floor; three bedrooms and bathroom, on second floor; and unfinished basement.

INTERIOR:

First floor:

• Living room – carpet
• Dining room – carpet
• Eat-in kitchen – laminate
• Half bathroom – laminate

Second floor:

• Bedroom – carpet
• Bedroom – carpet
• Bedroom – carpet
• Bathroom – laminate

Basement/mechanical

• Unfinished basement
• 100 amp electrical service
• 40 gallon gas water heater
• Gas forced air heat
• Washer/dryer included

TITLE:
Subject to an annual $96 ground rent (payable in semi-annual installments on 6/1 and 12/1); sold free and clear of liens.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $849.60, based on a full value assessment of $36,000. 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:
http://dat.maryland.gov/realproperty/Pages/Assessment-Appeal-Process.aspx

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE – PLEASE REFER TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE COMPLETE TERMS OF SALE:
A $2,500 deposit, payable by certified check or 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 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, ground rent, 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.

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