"Hampden"

 This Auction has been CANCELED.
Sold Prior To The Auction.

Featuring Live & Online Simulcast Bidding
$200,000 Opening Bid

Renovated Two Story
PORCHFRONT TOWNHOME
2 Bedrooms ◆ 2.5 Baths

Known As
1118 W. 38^TH STREET
Between Falls Road & Hickory Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211

– CANCELED –

Online Bidding Opens
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022

Live Onsite Auction
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 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:
1118 W. 38th Street is located in the Hampden area of north Baltimore, one-half block east of the 3800 block of Falls Road. Neighborhood housing is comprised of townhomes and garden apartments. The property is two blocks north of “The Avenue”, the community commercial district along 36th Street, featuring, restaurants, shops and attractions. Public bus transportation is along Falls Road and MTA Light Rail service is within walking distance. The neighborhood is convenient to the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) and is less than ten minutes from Downtown Baltimore.

For more details about Hampden see:
Hampden – livebaltimore.com

SITE:
Lot size 14′ x 89′, Crowther Street in rear. Plat
Zoning R-6
Public utilities
Fenced rear yard with room for parking pad

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two Story Brick Inside-Group Porchfront Townhome, built in 1900, containing 1,292 square feet of living area and 596 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records.

Exterior – vinyl-clad double-hung windows, built-up roof, covered front porches – one on first floor and one on second

First Floor

• Living/Dining Room – wood floor, exposed brick wall
• Kitchen – wood floor, white wood cabinets, quartz counters, Samsung appliances – 5-burner gas range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, wine refrigerator
• Half-Bath – ceramic tile floor
• Laundry – GE washer and dryer
• Bonus Room – wood floor

Second Floor

• 2 – Primary Bedroom Suites – carpeting, each with Full En-Suite Ceramic Tile Baths
• One bedroom has access to the second floor covered porch

Basement

• Unfinished

Mechanical – gas forced air heat, central air conditioning, 40-gallon electric water heater, 200-amp. electrical service, sump pump

The house is vacant.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore City Deed Book 20967, Page 146.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $3,938.84, based on a full value assessment of $166,900.

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: Assessment Appeal Process – dat.maryland.gov

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

Live Auction Bidders – a $20,000 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 wire transfer or cashier’s check is due at the auctioneers office 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, 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.  Time is of the essence.  A 5% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price.