"Parkville - Kings Ridge"

Benjamin C. Stevens, Attorney
Aitken & Stevens, LLC
502 Washington Avenue – Suite 310
Towson, MD 21204

Live & Online Simulcast Bidding
$150,000 Opening Bid

“Kings Ridge”

BRICK RANCHER
3 Bedrooms ◆1.5 Baths ◆ Garage

Known As
2613 CRABAPPLE ROAD
Off Old Harford Road
Baltimore County, MD 21234

Online Bidding Opens
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022

Live Onsite Auction
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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:
2613 Crabapple Road is located in central Baltimore County, south of the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), north of Taylor Avenue, east of Perring Parkway and west of Old Harford Road. Kings Park, the surrounding neighborhood, consists of tidy single family homes, built during the late 1950s. Nearby public schools are Villa Cresta Elementary, Loch Raven Academy Middle and Parkville High, according to the Baltimore County government website. The neighborhood is convenient to shopping, dining and community services on nearby Joppa Road.

SITE:
Rectangular lot 65′ x 120′. Plat
Zoning DR 5.5, residential
Public utilities
3-car concrete driveway leads to one-car garage
Shed
Fenced rear yard
Covered rear patio

IMPROVEMENTS:
One story brick rancher, built in 1956, containing 1,102 square feet of living area and 1,102 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records.

Exterior – brick facade, vinyl-clad double-hung windows, composition shingle roof, concrete block foundation

Interior – plaster walls and wood floors below carpeting

First Floor

• Living Room/Dining Room – carpeting, coat closet
• Kitchen – vinyl floor, wood cabinets, laminate counters, breakfast counter, stainless steel refrigerator, gas range/oven, dishwasher, disposer
• Bedroom #1 – wood floor
• Bedroom #2 – carpeting over wood
• Bedroom #3 – wood floor
• Full Ceramic Tile Bath
• Linen Closet

Lower Level

• Paneled Family Room – vinyl tile
• Laundry/Utility Room – vinyl tile, washer, dryer, utility sink, toilet
• Storage Room – vinyl floor

Mechanical – York gas forced air heat and central air conditioning,40-gallon gas water heater, 100 amp. electrical service, sump pump

The house needs cleaning and cosmetic repairs.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple and sold free and clear of liens. Baltimore County Deed Book SM 12289, Page 392.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $2,754, based on a full value assessment of $197,000.

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 $15,000 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 cashier’s check or wire transfer, is required of the purchaser 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, 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.

Estate of Joanne Myrtle Ensor