"Westminster"

HOLLOWAY & SULLIVAN, LLC
One North Charles Street – Suite 2525
Baltimore, MD 21201

GUARDIAN’S SALE

BUNGALOW
– On 0.27± Acre –

Sale On Premises
2740 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD
Near Nicodemus Road
Carroll County, MD 21157

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
AT 11:00 A.M.

– Suggested Opening Bid: $50,000 –

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:
2740 Old Washington Road is located in the Westminster area of Carroll County. The center of the City of Westminster is about 6 miles to the north. MD-97 (New Washington Road) is a short distance east, and MD-32 (Sykesville Road) is within approximately 2.5 miles both north and east. The area is largely rural in nature, with a number of farms in close proximity, including a Christmas tree farm to the rear of the property. According to the Carroll County Public School Attendance Area Locator, nearby schools are Robert Morton Elementary, West Middle and Westminster High.

SITE:
Lot size: 11,962 square feet, or 0.275 acre, more or less

Fronts 50′ on Old Washington Road, with depths of 239.25′ and 50′ rear

Curb cut on Old Washington Road

Well and septic are believed to be in the property (status of the systems is unknown)

Zoned AG – Agricultural

IMPROVEMENTS:
One and one-half story bungalow – constructed in 1952, containing 940 square feet of living area and 940 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. Actual living area is believed to be approximately 1,200 square feet.

Exterior
Vinyl siding and brick facade
Vinyl-clad replacement windows
Asphalt shingle roof

First Floor

• Living room – carpet
• Den/Bedroom – carpet, access to second floor, no closet
• Full bath – ceramic tile floor, shower/tub, ceramic tile surround
• Open kitchen with table space – laminate floor, island
• Bedroom – carpet, 2 closets

Second Floor

• Two rooms
• Under eaves storage

Basement

• Full height, unfinished
• Laundry and utility areas

Mechanical
Gas fired gravity heat
100 amp. electric
Gas 40 gallon water heater
Water treatment system

Needs renovation

TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,595.67, based on a full value assessment of $135,900

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

SUMMARY TERMS OF SALE:
Please see contract of sale for complete terms – A $7,500 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. 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.

Auction by order of Terry K. Sullivan, Esq.,
Guardian of the Property of Laura Walkling