$275,000
PENDING

479 Church Ave Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated payment $1,883/month

Total Views 8,765
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,618 Sq Ft
$170 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Property is near a creek
  • No HOA
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Radiator

About This Home

THIS PROPERTY IS GOING TO AUCTION ON THRUSDAY JUNE 26, 2025 @ 6:30 PM. THE LIST PRICE ONLY REFLECTS THE SUGGESTED STARTING BID. All-brick Cape Cod home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1-car attached garage on a .70 acre lot. Eat-in kitchen with dining area, spacious front living room with bay window, spacious full bathroom with tile shower, covered and semi-enclosed rear porch and covered side porch. Daylight basement with unimproved open area, laundry hook-up and deep 1-car garage. Good shingle roof in 2021, new windows and doors in 2023, new spouting in 2024, private well with softener, public sewer, updated 200-amp electric service, updated oil furnace radiator heat, 2-oil tanks, zoned residential RLD. This property borders the Cocalico Creek and the private backyard includes may inviting activities. Includes a 25' x 12' 2-level storage barn and covered 1-car carport, vegetable garden, covered picnic area with grill area, circle driveway. According to Lancaster County flood map, the residence is not in the flood plain. Fantastic location close to major highways and conveniences. Must see to appreciate!

Listing Agent

John Rutt, Ii

Hostetter Realty LLC Listed on: 05/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,317

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Basement Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Property is near a creek

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ephrata Twp Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 270-91436-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,317

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: THIS PROPERTY IS GOING TO AUCTION ON THRUSDAY JUNE 26, 2025 @ 6:30 PM. THE LIST PRICE ONLY REFLECTS THE SUGGESTED STARTING BID. All-brick Cape Cod home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1-car attached garage on a .70 acre lot. Eat-in kitchen with dining area, spacious front living room with bay window, spacious full bathroom with tile shower, covered and semi-enclosed rear porch and covered side porch. Daylight basement with unimproved open area, laundry hook-up and deep 1-car garage. Good shingle roof in 2021, new windows and doors in 2023, new spouting in 2024, private well with softener, public sewer, updated 200-amp electric service, updated oil furnace radiator heat, 2-oil tanks, zoned residential RLD. This property borders the Cocalico Creek and the private backyard includes may inviting activities. Includes a 25' x 12' 2-level storage barn and covered 1-car carport, vegetable garden, covered picnic area with grill area, circle driveway. According to Lancaster County flood map, the residence is not in the flood plain. Fantastic location close to major highways and conveniences. Must see to appreciate!
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Garage Access, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1618
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1618
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 206.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1330
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 288
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 288
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 479

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: EPHRATA AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397381
  • School District Source: 3rd Party

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.70
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 30492.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3517.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4317.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 270-91436-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1618
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,299 $186,900 $74,600 $112,300
2023 $4,189 $186,900 $74,600 $112,300
2022 $4,093 $186,900 $74,600 $112,300
2021 $3,987 $186,900 $74,600 $112,300
2020 $3,987 $186,900 $74,600 $112,300
2019 $3,931 $186,900 $74,600 $112,300
2018 $3,040 $186,900 $74,600 $112,300
2017 $3,284 $128,000 $51,900 $76,100
2016 $3,271 $128,000 $51,900 $76,100
2015 $653 $128,000 $51,900 $76,100
2014 $2,382 $128,000 $51,900 $76,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $275,000 -- $170 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $142,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $99,000 New Conventional
Closed $110,100 New Conventional
Closed $13,000 Unknown
Closed $21,300 Stand Alone Second
Closed $111,228 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $5,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2070806

Bright MLS

APN: 270-91436-0-0000