"Dundalk - Saint Helena"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

TWO STORY TOWNHOME
Large Rear Yard

Sale On Premises
237 ST. HELENA AVENUE
Off Central Avenue
Baltimore County, MD 21222

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
AT 11:00 A.M.

– Suggested Starting Bid: $20,000 –

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:
237 St. Helena Avenue is located in the Saint Helena neighborhood in the Dundalk area of southeastern Baltimore County. Saint Helena is situated west of Dundalk Avenue, between Fort Holabird and St. Helena Parks. The Seagirt and Dundalk Marine Terminals are immediately to the south and west, respectively. The historic Dundalk Town Center is within one-half mile. Various food and entertainment options are close by. I-95 and I-895 are about 2 miles to the north, and I-695 is about 2.5 miles to the south.

SITE:
Lot – 15′ x 150′, more or less

Partially enclosed large rear yard

All public utilities

Zoned Residential

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story townhome – according to public tax records, the house was constructed in 1919 and contains 819 square feet of living area and 360 square feet of unfinished basement area. The house contains: living room, dining room and kitchen, on the first floor; 3 bedrooms and bath, on the second floor; unfinished basement. Gas forced air heat and central air conditioning. Home is lead free.

INTERIOR:

First floor:

• Living room – carpet
• Dining room – carpet
• Kitchen – laminate floor with dated cabinets

Second floor:

• Bedroom – carpet
• Bedroom – carpet
• Pass-through bedroom – carpet
• Full ceramic tile bath

Basement and Mechanical:

• Unfinished
• Gas forced air heat
• Central air conditioning
• 40 gallon hot water heater

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

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $997, based on a full value assessment of $55,267. 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 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, October 15 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, 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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