Affordable Rural Living with Room to Grow! Welcome to 174 Mortar Lane in Ephrata, where peaceful rural living meets affordability and comfort! This well-cared-for home reflects true pride of ownership, featuring tasteful updates and an inviting atmosphere throughout. Offering 2 bedrooms on the main level plus a 3rd bedroom in the lower level, this home provides flexible living space to fit your needs. The lower level offers additional possibilities, including a laundry room with potential for a second bathroom, adding even more value and functionality. A nicely organized garage provides practical storage space and plenty of room to keep tools, equipment, and everyday essentials neatly arranged. Step outside to enjoy the concrete patio and relaxing hot tub, creating the perfect backyard retreat for unwinding after a long day, entertaining friends, or enjoying peaceful evenings under the stars. Whether you're purchasing your first home, looking to downsize, or simply seeking an affordable place to call your own, this property offers a wonderful opportunity. Enjoy the charm of a rural setting without sacrificing convenience. Thoughtfully maintained and full of potential, 174 Mortar Lane offers an inviting place to call home at an affordable price!
Pending
Price increase: $10K (10/28)
$315,000
174 Mortar Ln, Ephrata, PA 17522
3beds
1,022sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$314,200 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Relaxing hot tubPractical storage spaceWell-cared-for homeTasteful updatesNicely organized garagePerfect backyard retreatInviting atmosphere throughout
- 30 days
- 2,336
- 103
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Russ Akinin 484-529-1397,
Keller Williams Elite 7175532500,
Listing Team: The Akinin Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2096950
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Additional Bedroom
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Garage Access,Partially Finished,Improved
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,022
- Total interior livable area: 1,022 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,022
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2601196400000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ephrata / Brickyard
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ephrata
- Municipality: EPHRATA BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,835
- Date on market: 10/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$314,200
$298,000 - $330,000
$1,612/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Pending sale | $315,000+3.3%$308/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2096950 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2026 | Price change | $305,000-3.2%$298/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2096950 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+48%$308/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2096950 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2021 | Sold | $212,850+71.7%$208/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2006 | Sold | $124,000$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,734 +5% | $145,000 |
| 2025 | $3,557 +2.3% | $145,000 |
| 2024 | $3,477 +2.5% | $145,000 |
| 2023 | $3,392 +4.5% | $145,000 |
| 2022 | $3,247 | $145,000 |
| 2021 | $3,247 +379.2% | $145,000 |
| 2020 | $678 -78.4% | $145,000 |
| 2019 | $3,135 +362.7% | $145,000 |
| 2018 | $678 -75.9% | $145,000 +36.3% |
| 2017 | $2,816 +0.8% | $106,400 |
| 2016 | $2,794 +34% | $106,400 |
| 2015 | $2,085 | $106,400 |
| 2014 | $2,085 | $106,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $106,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $106,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $106,400 +0.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $105,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $105,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $105,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $105,700 +18% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $89,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,600 |
| 2000 | -- | $89,600 |
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Neighborhood: 17522
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fulton
- Middle: Ephrata
- High: Ephrata
- District: Ephrata Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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