"Westminster"

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Two Story Porchfront
TRADITIONAL HOME
– Arranged for 3 Units –

Sale On Premises
3928 LITTLESTOWN PIKE
Westminster, MD 21158

MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017
AT 11:00 A.M.

– Suggested Opening Bid: $40,000 –

      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:
3928 Littlestown Pike is located in the Westminster area of Carroll County, a short distance north of the Union Mills Homestead. The property is located off of Maryland Route 97, providing good access to Pennsylvania and Downtown Westminster. The property sits approximately 8.5 miles north of Downtown Westminster and about 4 miles south of the Pennsylvania border. The surrounding area consists of large farms and small subdivisions.

For more information about the area, please visit:
http://www.westgov.com/
http://carrollcountytourism.org/
http://unionmills.org/

For more information about area schools, please visit:
https://www.carrollk12.org/

SITE:
Lot size: 0.16 acre, more or less

Shared gravel driveway/parking

Zoning – AG

All public utilities

IMPROVEMENT DESCRIPTION:
Two story covered porchfront traditional home divided into 3 apartments – according to public tax records, the home was constructed in 1900, contains 1,824 square feet of living area and 864 square feet of basement space. The home features vinyl replacement windows, forced air heat, common interior entry and is arranged as follows:

Lower Unit 1

• Living room – hardwood floor, ceiling fan
• Kitchen – hardwood floor
• Bedroom – carpet, ceiling fan
• Bathroom – laminate tile floor

Lower Unit 2

• Living/Dining room – laminate tile floor, ceiling fan
• Kitchen – hardwood floor
• Bedroom – hardwood floor, ceiling fan
• Bathroom – ceramic tile floor
• Rear porch access

Upper Unit 3

• Living room – carpet
• Kitchen/Dining room – hardwood floor, ceiling fan
• Bedroom – carpet, ceiling fan
• Bathroom – carpet
• Walk Up Attic

ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES:
Published annual real estate taxes are $1,488 based on a full value assessment of $134,267. 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

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

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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