"Parkton"

Deborah C. Dopkin, Esquire
P.O. Box 323
Brooklandville, MD 21022

TRUSTEE’S AUCTION

BRICK RANCHER
On 1.25± Acre Lot

Sale On Premises
1427 ARMACOST ROAD
“Armacost Woods”
Baltimore County, MD 21120

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021
AT 2:00 P.M. (Inspection 1:00 P.M.)

      Pursuant to an Order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County passed in the matter of Catherine Field, Plaintiff v. Andrew M. Jarboe, Defendant, Case No. C-03-CV-21-000493 (Sale in Lieu of Partition), the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction, on the premises the following:

      All that fee simple lot of ground and the improvements thereon, situate and lying in Baltimore County, State of Maryland, being more fully described in the Deed recorded among the Land Records of Baltimore County in Book JLE 41349, Page 492. The improvements thereon being known as 1427 Armacost Road, Parkton, MD 21120. Lot size approximately 177′ x 295′, comprising 1.249 acres of land. Plat

      The property is improved by a One Story Brick Ranch Home, built in 1986, containing 1,686 square feet of living area and 1,686 square feet of mostly finished basement space, according to public tax records. The home has a composition shingle roof, aluminum double-glazed double-hung windows, large rear deck, concrete patio, covered entry porch, and two-car attached garage with electric opener.

      First Floor contains a ceramic tile foyer with two coat closets, living room with stone fireplace, dining room (currently used as a bedroom), eat-in kitchen with vinyl floor, wood cabinets, laminate counters, dishwasher, electric range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, ceiling fan, walk-in pantry and sliders to sun deck, master bedroom with en-suite shower bath (ceramic tile floor), second bedroom, full hall bathroom (ceramic tile floor), laundry room with vinyl floor, washer and dryer, and linen closet. First floor rooms are carpeted, except as noted.

      Full Basement has carpeted recreation room with exposed brick walls, bar, exit to patio, half-bath, storage room and utility room.

     The home has oil forced air heat, central air conditioning, two 200-amp. electrical panels, electric water heater, two wells, private septic, Culligan water treatment system, house exhaust fan and attic with pull-down stairs and flooring.

      NOTE: The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be substantially 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.

      TERMS OF SALE: A $30,000 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 by 12:00 p.m., on November 18, 2021, at the Auctioneer’s Office. Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place within ten (10) business days following final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Baltimore County at a location designated by the Trustee. If payment of the 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 8% per annum, from date of contract to date of settlement. If settlement is delayed for any reason, there will be no abatement of interest. All adjustments as of date of contract. Taxes and all other public charges and assessments payable on a monthly or annual basis, including 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, without express or implied warranty as to the nature and description of the improvements as contained herein; and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property and assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of contract forward. The purchaser waives and releases the Trustee, 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 Trustee 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 Trustee or Auctioneers. Recordation costs, transfer taxes and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Time shall be of the essence for the purchaser.

No Buyer’s Premium

      Authority to cancel this sale rests solely with the Trustee and/or the Auctioneers. Prospective buyers should disregard all other statements and comments made by any other person or entity regarding minimum bids, pricing and cancellations of the sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The Trustee reserves: (1) the right to accept or reject any or all bids; (2) the right to modify or waive the requirements for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement; (3) the right to withdraw the Property from the sale before acceptance of the final bid; and (4) the right to cancel or postpone the sale.

Deborah C. Dopkin, Trustee

Additional Information

Public Schools – Prettyboy Elementary, Hereford Middle, Hereford High, according to the Baltimore County government web site.

Zoning RC-4, resource conservation-residential

Published Annual Real Estate Taxes – $4,175, based on a full value assessment of $352,333.