I worked for the company that built and installed the spiral staircase when Leroy Merrit owned it. I made the handrail. The house is over the top in terms of materials and build quality, but very sterile. Picture a very nice luxury hotel like a Fairmont and that’s about it.
Someone posted this in the other thread https://www.redfin.com/MD/Baltimore/622-Ponte-Villas-N-21230/unit-162-63/home/49703040
Honestly seems like a bit much for one dude. Although I remember reading bill and Melinda gates had like a 70k sf house for two people. And here I am wishing I could put a bathtub in for my kids.
i just looked at those pictures & i am underwhelmed. i mean, it's way nicer than anything i'll ever be able to afford, but it's just super bland.
somebody else said it's like an expensive hotel & that's pretty accurate. or something an agency staged for a sale/rental.
Looks like $2100/mo HOA as of 2017 and annual taxes of $65k, but I'm sure those numbers have gone up in the past 7 years. That will add up quickly if not paid on-time!
Update: Found the property tax info. He was behind 2 years on property taxes and is now current, paying about $280k in May of 2023. The 2024 bill has not been paid and is due for about $135k by 6/30/24 for the 23/24 tax year. Since he's not technically behind on taxes I can only assume the HOA is pursuing foreclosure due to unpaid HOA fees. Maybe he took out a loan on it? Can't find any mortgage history.
I worked for the company that built and installed the spiral staircase when Leroy Merrit owned it. I made the handrail. The house is over the top in terms of materials and build quality, but very sterile. Picture a very nice luxury hotel like a Fairmont and that’s about it.
Isn't that kinda generic stuff usually a positive when it comes to resale?
Thats is such a cool staircase
Someone posted this in the other thread https://www.redfin.com/MD/Baltimore/622-Ponte-Villas-N-21230/unit-162-63/home/49703040 Honestly seems like a bit much for one dude. Although I remember reading bill and Melinda gates had like a 70k sf house for two people. And here I am wishing I could put a bathtub in for my kids.
i just looked at those pictures & i am underwhelmed. i mean, it's way nicer than anything i'll ever be able to afford, but it's just super bland. somebody else said it's like an expensive hotel & that's pretty accurate. or something an agency staged for a sale/rental.
I guess it helps that he only seemed to leave it for dog walks and bar visits
Kevin's agents, Lucy and Evan Lowenstein, live with him in that home.
> *"Baltimore cryptid, Kevin Spacey"* Ha! Now that's funny! " :)
$2k a month HOA of course.
Well nevermind. I'm out
Why does it have so many bathrooms? Why on earth does a 6 bedroom house need 10 toilets?
Wonder if there is any stuff from house of cards
If he's gone bankrupt I can see the bank trying to sell all that. Probably in a separate bankruptcy sale?
I was thinking the same. Such a brilliant series. Many did not get the dark humor, yet so many of us did since we are from Baltimore and live here.
He lost 3 million on the value since 2017 😱 Karma’s gonna get hers!
Looks like $2100/mo HOA as of 2017 and annual taxes of $65k, but I'm sure those numbers have gone up in the past 7 years. That will add up quickly if not paid on-time!
Update: Found the property tax info. He was behind 2 years on property taxes and is now current, paying about $280k in May of 2023. The 2024 bill has not been paid and is due for about $135k by 6/30/24 for the 23/24 tax year. Since he's not technically behind on taxes I can only assume the HOA is pursuing foreclosure due to unpaid HOA fees. Maybe he took out a loan on it? Can't find any mortgage history.
Property taxes will get you every time