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!
Sold for $340,000
$340,000
479 Church Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
3beds
1,618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.7 Acres Lot
$354,400 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$1,782 Estimated rent
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$354,400
$333,000 - $376,000
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Private backyardBrick cape cod homeVegetable gardenDaylight basementEat-in kitchenBorders the cocalico creekNew windows and doors
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Listed by:
John Rutt, II 717-587-8906,
Hostetter Realty LLC
Bought with:
Unrepresented Buyer
Unrepresented Buyer Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2070806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 288
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Garage Access,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,618
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,330
- Finished area below ground: 288
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Attached, Detached Carport
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2709143600000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ephrata Twp
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ephrata
- Municipality: EPHRATA TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,317
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | Sold | $340,000+139.4%$210/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2070806 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2006 | Sold | $142,000$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,420 +2.8% | $186,900 |
| 2024 | $4,299 +2.6% | $186,900 |
| 2023 | $4,189 +2.3% | $186,900 |
| 2022 | $4,093 | $186,900 |
| 2021 | $4,093 +423.8% | $186,900 |
| 2020 | $781 -80.1% | $186,900 |
| 2019 | $3,931 +415.3% | $186,900 |
| 2018 | $763 -76.8% | $186,900 +46% |
| 2017 | $3,284 +0.4% | $128,000 |
| 2016 | $3,271 +37.4% | $128,000 |
| 2015 | $2,382 | $128,000 |
| 2014 | $2,382 | $128,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $128,000 +22% |
| 2004 | -- | $104,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $104,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $104,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $104,900 |
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Neighborhood: 17522
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Highland El SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Ephrata Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Ephrata Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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