"Upper Fells Point National Historic District"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Two Story
TOWNHOME

Sale On Premises
304 S. DUNCAN STREET
Baltimore City, MD 21231

TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017
AT 11:00 A.M.

– Suggested Opening Bid: $45,000 –

      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:
304 S. Duncan Street is located at the corner of the Upper Fells Point, Fells Point and Canton neighborhoods in southeast Baltimore City. The extraordinarily convenient location offers amazing access to three of the most popular neighborhoods in Baltimore City. The Fells Point waterfront, Canton Waterfront, Broadway Market and Patterson Park are all within a short walk. Major employers, including Johns Hopkins Hospital, Constellation Energy and Morgan Stanley, are also within walking distance.

For more information, please see:
http://livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/list/upperfellspoint/
http://livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/fells-point/
&
http://livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/canton/

SITE:
Rectangular lot 12′ x 53′, more or less

Zoning R-8, residential

Public water, sewer, gas, electricity, telephone, cable TV

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story brick inside-group townhome constructed in 1920, containing 848 square feet of living area and 424 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. The home was recently repointed. Needs renovation.

TITLE:
The property is in fee simple; and is being sold free and clear of all liens.

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $3,101.04 based on a full value assessment of $131,400. 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 certified check or 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, 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. Time is of the essence.

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