"Edmondson Village"

– Starting Bid: $40,000 –

TWO STORY
TOWNHOME

Known As:
3716 GELSTON DRIVE
Off Wildwood Pkwy.
Baltimore City, MD 21229

BIDDING OPEN:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

BIDDING CLOSE:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 AT 11:30 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:
3716 Gelston Drive is located in the Edmondson Village neighborhood in West Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Edgewood, Uplands and Allendale. The home is located north of Edmondson Avenue, Route 40, one of Baltimore’s main east/west thoroughfares. Within a mile, and on Edmondson Avenue, residents have the convenience of grocery stores, restaurants, entertainment and public libraries. Within a quarter mile of the home is Leakin Park, the largest woodland park in an East Coast city. Nature lovers can find thrills and excitement throughout the park with it’s many trails, gardens and colorful history. Commuters can take advantage of bus routes on Route 40, I-695 is 3 miles to the west and Hilton Parkway is within a half mile.

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

SITE:
Lot – 15’11” x 96′. Plat

Fenced front yard

Fenced rear yard with alley access. Parking potential.

All public utilities

Zoned R-7, residential

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story, inside-group brick porchfront townhome. According to published tax records the property was constructed in 1932 and contains 1,250 square feet of living area and 625 square feet of basement space. The home contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a finished basement. MDE Lead Inspection Certificate

EXTERIOR:

• Brick facade
• Concrete front porch
• Vinyl replacement windows
• Flat built-up roof
• Wood rear porch

INTERIOR:

First floor:

• Living room – hardwood flooring
• Dining room – hardwood flooring
• Kitchen – tile floor with exit to rear porch

Second floor:

• Bedroom – carpet
• Bedroom – carpet
• Bedroom – carpet
• Bathroom – tile flooring

Full height basement:

• Club room – laminate flooring
• Bathroom – tile flooring
• Washer/dryer area – laminate flooring with utility sink and exit to rear
• Bonus room – laminate flooring

Utilities:

• 40 gallon gas water heater
• Gas boiler for radiators
• 100 AMP electric

The alarm system does not convey with the property.

TITLE:
$96 ground rent payable in semi-annual installments on 6/1 and 12/1; sold free and clear of all liens. Baltimore City Deed Book Liber MB 22259, folio 1.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $2,350.56, based on a full value assessment of $99,600.

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.
A $7,500 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 4 P.M. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 (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. 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.