"Ellicott City - Brinkleigh Manor"

Edward X. Brennan, Attorney
Weinkam & Weinkam, P.A.
1002 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

Live & Online Simulcast Bidding
$200,000 Opening Bid

“Brinkleigh Manor”

SPLIT-LEVEL HOME
3-4 Bedrooms ◆ 2.5 Baths
– Renovation Needed –

Known As
9218 VICTORIA DRIVE
Corner St. Johns Lane
Howard County, MD 21042

Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Live Onsite Auction
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
AT 2:00 P.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:
9218 Victoria Drive is located off St. Johns Lane, about one mile north of US-40. “Brinkleigh Manor,” the surrounding neighborhood, is comprised of tidy single family homes built during the 1950s and 1960s. The location is convenient to shopping, dining and community services on US-40, with excellent highway access to MD-99, US-29 and I-70. St. Johns Lane Elementary is nearly opposite the home. Patapsco Middle and Mt. Hebron High are nearby.

SITE:
Generally rectangular lot, 121′ x 179′, situated at the northeast corner of St. Johns Lane and Victoria Drive, comprising 0.46 acre. Plat

Zoning R20, residential

Public water, sewer, gas, electricity, telephone, internet

Eight-car asphalt driveway leads to one-car carport

Brick patio in rear

Storage shed

Mature landscaping

IMPROVEMENTS:
Split-Level Home, built in 1959, containing approximately 2,322 square feet of finished area and 546 square feet of unfinished basement space, according to public tax records.

Exterior – brick and siding, covered front porch, attached carport, composition shingle roof, vinyl-clad double-hung windows, concrete block foundation

Entry Level

• Living Room – wood floor, cathedral ceiling, coat closet
• Dining Room – wood floor, outside exit to patio
• Eat-in Kitchen – vinyl floor, wood cabinets, laminate counter, island with Jenn-Air range, second electric cook top, wall oven, refrigerator, disposal, dishwasher, ceiling fan

Upper Level

• Primary Bedroom – wood floor, En-Suite Bathroom, ceramic tile with shower
• Bedroom #2 – wood floor
• Bedroom #3 – wood floor, two closets
• Full Hall Bathroom – ceramic tile
• Pull-down Attic with flooring

Lower Level

• Family Room – carpeting, ceiling fan
• Half-Bath – vinyl floor
• Office or Bedroom #4 – carpeting
• Laundry Room – vinyl floor, walkout exit at grade in rear, washer, dryer, utility sink

Basement

• Unfinished – vinyl floor, hand sink, ample storage and workshop area

Mechanical – gas hot water baseboard heat, 40-gallon gas water heater, buss fuse electrical system with some circuit breakers, sump pump

The home needs updating and cosmetic repairs.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Howard County Deed Book 10513, Page 139.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $5,210, based on a full value assessment of $332,500.

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 – dat.maryland.gov

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see the contract of sale for complete terms.

Live Auction Bidders – A $30,000 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 within 24 hours at the Auctioneer’s office.

Online Auction Bidders – A 10% deposit, payable by cashier’s check or wire transfer, is required of the purchaser by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction.

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.

No buyer’s premium.

Estate of Mary Ellen Peters