Investor Special or Buy to Fix up and Move in – Ephrata Borough Fixer-Upper on 1.15 Acres Situated on a spacious 1.15-acre lot in Ephrata Borough, this stone exterior home backs to a wooded area and creek, offering privacy and natural surroundings. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 1st floor family room with vaulted ceilings, walk out basement with stone fireplace. The property is in need of a full renovation — ideal for investors, flippers, or anyone looking to customize a home from the ground up. Whether you're planning to restore and live in, or renovate and resell, this property presents a valuable opportunity in a sought-after location.
Sold for $230,000
$230,000
839 S State St, Ephrata, PA 17522
3beds
2,414sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
1.15 Acres Lot
$524,400 Zestimate®
$95/sqft
$2,151 Estimated rent
Home value
$524,400
$488,000 - $561,000
$2,151/mo
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Stone exteriorPrivacy and natural surroundings
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Listed by:
Gil Ochs 717-587-2939,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty,
Listing Team: The Burnell Zeiset Team, Co-Listing Team: The Burnell Zeiset Team,Co-Listing Agent: Burnell Zeiset 717-381-9294,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Bought with:
Landon Weaver
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2073398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Ceiling, Radiant, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Lower Level, Laundry Chute
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Full,Garage Access,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,414
- Total interior livable area: 2,414 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,814
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Basement, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.15 Acres
- Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Backs to Trees, Flood Plain, Front Yard, Landscaped, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2605658500000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ephrata
- Subdivision: Ephrata Borough
- Municipality: EPHRATA BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $230,000+4.5%$95/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2073398 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $220,000$91/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2073398 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000$91/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2073398 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,137 +2.3% | $209,400 |
| 2024 | $5,022 +2.5% | $209,400 |
| 2023 | $4,898 +4.5% | $209,400 |
| 2022 | $4,689 | $209,400 |
| 2021 | $4,689 +379.2% | $209,400 |
| 2020 | $979 -78.4% | $209,400 |
| 2019 | $4,528 +362.7% | $209,400 |
| 2018 | $979 -78.3% | $209,400 +22.9% |
| 2017 | $4,510 +0.8% | $170,400 |
| 2016 | $4,474 +39.3% | $170,400 |
| 2015 | $3,213 | $170,400 |
| 2014 | $3,213 | $170,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $170,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $170,400 +4.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $162,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $162,500 +19.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $135,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $135,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $135,700 |
| 2000 | -- | $135,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17522
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Fulton El SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Ephrata Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Ephrata Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Ephrata
- 17522
- 839 S State St
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