"Upton - Marble Hill"

Ronald B. Katz, P.A., Solicitors
11403 Cronridge Drive – Suite 230
Owings Mills, MD 21117

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S AUCTION

Baltimore City Historic District

Renovated
BRICK TOWNHOME
4 Bedrooms ◆ 3 Baths

Sale On Premises
1725 DRUID HILL AVENUE
Baltimore, MD 21217

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020
AT 11:00 A.M.

      Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from James C. Thomas to the Trustees therein, dated June 29, 2007, and recorded among the Land Records of Baltimore City, Maryland, in Liber FMC 9713, folio 314 (the “Deed of Trust”), subsequently assigned on January 3, 2013 and recording among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber 21867, folio 19, the holder of the indebtedness secured thereby having appointed the undersigned to act as Substitute Trustee, in place and stead of the aforementioned Trustees, by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute 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 City, State of Maryland and being more full described in the aforementioned Deed of Trust, lot size 15′ x 100′, more or less.

      The property is improved by a three-story inside-group brick townhome, believed to contain a living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, basement, gas forced air heat and central air conditioning.

      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.

      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. The holder of the indebtedness, if a bidder at the sale, shall not be required to post a deposit. 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 City at a location designated by the Substitute 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 stated in the Note executed in connection with the foreclosed Deed of Trust, 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 Substitute Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness, 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 Substitute 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 Substitute Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness 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

Ronald B. Katz, Substitute Trustee