"Indian Head - Red Hill Estates"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

“Red Hill Estates”

RANCH HOME
– On 0.46 ± Acre –

Sale On Premises
5274 RED HILL DRIVE
Off Masons Spring Road
Charles County, MD 20640

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017
AT 12:30 P.M.

– Suggested Opening Bid: $20,000 –

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:
5274 Red Hill Drive is located in the Red Hill Estates subdivision in the Indian Head area of western Charles County. Surrounding communities include Holly Haven, Jones View and Grays Retreat. The home is a short distance east of the Mattawoman Creek, which leads out to the Potomac River, and is a popular local fishing area. The Mattawoman State Natural Environmental Area bounds the eastern edge of the creek. The town of Indian Head is about three miles to the north. According to ccboe.com, area schools are Gale-Bailey Elementary, General Smallwood Middle and Henry E. Lackey High.

For more information about the area, please visit:
http://www.charlescountymd.gov/
and
https://www.ccboe.com/

SITE:
Lot – 100′ x 200′, comprising 20,000 square feet or 0.46 acre, more or less

Asphalt driveway

The home is believed to have public water and private septic

IMPROVEMENTS:
Brick and siding ranch home – the home was constructed in 1959 and contains 1,140 square feet of living area, according to public tax records. The home contains a living room, dining room, kitchen, sunroom,  2 bedrooms, bath, utility rooms and rear deck. In need of renovation.

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

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $2,160.91 based on a full value assessment of $153,600. 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 $5,000 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. 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, 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!