"Ellwood Park/Monument - East Monument Historic District"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

East Monument Historic District

TWO STORY
BRICK TOWNHOME

Sale On Premises
606 N. DECKER AVENUE
Off E. Monument Street
Baltimore City, MD 21205

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019
AT 12:15 P.M.

– Suggested Starting Bid: $7,500 –

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:
606 N. Decker Avenue is located in the Ellwood Park neighborhood in East Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Madison-Eastend, McElderry Park, Baltimore Highlands and Paterson Park Neighborhood. East Monument Street (0.1 mile) is a significant thoroughfare in East Baltimore, providing shopping, dining and neighborhood services. The home is within a short walk to Ellwood Park, which features many outdoor recreational opportunities. Major employers in the area include Johns Hopkins Hospital (1.1 miles) and Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus (2.7 miles). Commuters can take advantage of Orleans Street for east/west travel (0.3 mile) and I-83 for north/south travel (1.8 miles).

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

SITE:
Lot – 12’10” x 62’1″, more or less

All public utilities

Zoned residential

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story inside group brick townhome – according to public tax records, the home was constructed in 1915, contains 1,066 square feet of living area and 533 square feet of basement space.

INTERIOR:

First floor:

• Living room – carpet
• Dining room – carpet
• Kitchen – laminate floor with walk out to rear patio

Second floor:

• Bedroom – subfloor
• Bedroom – carpet
• Bonus room – carpet
• Bathroom – laminate

Basement/ Mechanical

• Unfinished basement
• Gas forced air heat
• 30 gallon gas water heater
• 100 amp electric
• Laundry area with utility sink

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

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,031.11, based on a full value assessment of $43,900. 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

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 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, 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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