"Hagerstown"

J. Michael Holloway, Attorney
Holloway & Sullivan, LLC
7 St. Paul Street – Suite 625
Baltimore, MD 21202

To the Highest Bidder Above $45,000

Semi-Detached
BRICK TOWNHOME
3 Bedrooms & Bath

Known As
10 WEST SIDE AVENUE
a/k/a 10 Westside Avenue
Washington County, MD 21740

Online Bidding Opens
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022

Online Bidding Closes
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
AT 12:00 P.M.

Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Washington County, passed in the matter of Vickie Weedon, Case No. C-21-FM-21-84, the undersigned Guardian of the property will sell at online public auction the above-captioned property as noted.

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:
10 Westside Avenue is located in Downtown Hagerstown, between Washington Avenue (US-40) and Washington Street (MD-144), west of Burthans Boulevard (US-11) and east of I-81. The surrounding area is a mostly residential, comprised of tidy detached homes and townhomes, many of which are more than 100 years of age. The neighborhood is pedestrian friendly and convenient to shopping, services and employment centers.

For more information see:
Hagerstown, MD – www.hagerstownmd.org

SITE:
Rectangular lot – approximately 20′ x 60′
Zoning RMED, Residential-Medium Density
Public utilities
Fenced rear courtyard

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two Story Brick Semi-Detached Townhome, built in 1903, containing 1,246 square feet of living area and 459 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records.

First Floor

• Living Room – carpeting
• Dining Room – carpeting
• Kitchen – ceramic tile, table space, wood cabinets, granite counters, electric range/oven, refrigerator

Second Floor

• Bedroom #1 – carpeting, balcony
• Bedroom #2 – carpeting
• Bedroom #3 – carpeting
• Walk-up Attic – wood flooring, unfinished

Basement

• Unfinished

Mechanical – gas forced air heat, water heater

Furniture remaining on the premises will not be removed.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Washington County Deed Book 4715, Page 86.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,361, based on a full value assessment of $69,100.

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.
A 10% deposit, payable by wire transfer or cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser by 4:00 p.m. on the day of auction 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.

No buyer’s premium.

Terry K. Sullivan, Guardian of the Property of Vickie Weedon