Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home located in the heart of Ephrata! Offering a comfortable and functional layout, this home features inviting living spaces and a cozy fireplace that adds warmth and character. The fully finished basement provides valuable additional living space- home office, playroom area or a combination of uses. Outside, enjoy a great space for relaxing, gathering and entertaining. A spacious 2-car garage provides plenty of room for parking and additional storage. Conveniently located near Ephrata's local shops, dining, parks, schools and everyday amenities, this home offers the ease of one-level living with the added flexibility of a finished lower level. With plenty of space inside and out, this Ephrata ranch is ready to welcome its next owner!
Coming soon 09/04
$354,900
485 Howard Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
3beds
2,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ms. Sara Frank 717-749-1063,
RE/MAX 1st Class (717) 893-0130,
Co-Listing Agent: Linda L Pacy 717-968-1981,
RE/MAX 1st Class
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2094670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 1176
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,352
- Total interior livable area: 2,352 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,176
- Finished area below ground: 1,176
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, >84" Garage Door
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2605325100000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL - LD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ephrata
- Municipality: EPHRATA BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $172,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,550
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: All Permanently Installed Fixtures And Attached Improvements, As Currently Existing. All Kitchen Appliances. Washer And Dryer.
- Exclusions: Tool Boxes In Garage.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2012 | Sold | $164,900$70/sqft |
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| 9/28/2012 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$70/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #195929 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2012 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$72/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #195929 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $174,900+2.9%$74/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #195929 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2011 | Listing removed | $170,000$72/sqft |
Source: Unruh Realty, Inc. #172109 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2010 | Price change | $170,000-1.4%$72/sqft |
Source: Unruh Realty, Inc. #172109 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2010 | Price change | $172,500-1.4%$73/sqft |
Source: Unruh Realty, Inc. #172109 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $175,000+40%$74/sqft |
Source: Dominion Enterprises #172109 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2002 | Sold | $125,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,429 +5% | $172,000 |
| 2025 | $4,219 +2.3% | $172,000 |
| 2024 | $4,125 +2.5% | $172,000 |
| 2023 | $4,023 +4.5% | $172,000 |
| 2022 | $3,852 | $172,000 |
| 2021 | $3,852 +379.2% | $172,000 |
| 2020 | $804 -78.4% | $172,000 |
| 2019 | $3,719 +362.7% | $172,000 |
| 2018 | $804 -77.9% | $172,000 +25.4% |
| 2017 | $3,631 +0.8% | $137,200 |
| 2016 | $3,602 +40.6% | $137,200 |
| 2015 | $2,562 | $137,200 |
| 2014 | $2,562 | $137,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $137,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $137,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $137,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $137,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $137,200 +4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $131,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $131,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $131,800 +3.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $127,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $127,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $127,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $127,200 |
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Neighborhood: 17522
Nearby schools
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.







