"Highlandtown"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

TWO STORY
TOWNHOME

Sale On Premises
229 S. ELLWOOD AVENUE
Off Eastern Avenue
Baltimore City, MD 21224

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
AT 12:30 P.M.

– Suggested Starting Bid: $75,000 –

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:
229 S. Ellwood Avenue is located in the Highlandtown neighborhood in east Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Baltimore Highlands, Patterson Park, Canton and Brewer’s Hill. The home sits directly across the street from Patterson Park, one of the largest parks in Baltimore City. Patterson Park has been called “The best backyard in Baltimore” by the Washington Examiner, and features dog parks, nature trails, swimming pools and historic battlegrounds. Within walking distance of the home is Eastern Avenue, a hub for dining, retail and entertainment. Commuters can take advantage of Orleans Street to the north for east/west travel and I-95 for north/south travel. Major employers in the area include Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus and the MidAtlantic Baking Company.

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

SITE:
Lot – 14’2″ x 70′, more or less

Zoned residential

All public utilities

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story inside group brick townhome – according to public tax records, the house was constructed in 1906 and contains 1,275 square feet of living area. The home is believed to contain living room, dining room and kitchen, on first floor; three bedrooms and bathroom, on second floor; unfinished basement.

More information coming soon.

TITLE:
Subject to a $72 ground rent; sold free and clear of liens.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $3,820.48 based on a full value assessment of $161,900. 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:
https://dat.maryland.gov/realproperty/Pages/Assessment-Appeal-Process.aspx

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE – PLEASE REFER TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE COMPLETE TERMS OF SALE:
A $7,500 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. 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. 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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