For SaleOpen House1d on marketOpen HouseHistoric · 126 yrs
247 Church Ave
Ephrata, PA, 17522 • 17522 • Lancaster County
$450,000
$214/sqft
6Beds
2Baths
2,100Sqft
0.32 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Ephrata Borough
17522
1 Fireplace
Brick
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1d on Market
Listed Apr 13, 2026
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
THIS PROPERTY IS GOING TO AUCTION ON TUESDAY MAY 5, 2026 @ 6:00 PM. THE LIST PRICE ONLY REFLECTS THE SUGGESTED STARTING BID. Real Estate Dwelling #1: Impressive totally remodeled/updated 2.5 story all-brick house with 6 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Covered front porch; living room with stain glass windows, brick fireplace, 9' ceilings; kitchen with marble tops; dining area; main level laundry with half bathroom; mudroom. Second level offers a primary bedroom with private bath and WIC; 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Third level has a rec room and 2 additional bedrooms. All replaced insulated windows (2018), mini-split cooling/heating (2022), oil furnace (2016) with radiators, 200-amp service. Rear flagstone patio, vinyl privacy fence, and good roof. Real Estate Dwelling #2: 2-story frame built home with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Kitchen/dining room; living room; covered front porch; enclosed rear porch; 1-car attached garage. Oil furnace, good roof, side yard patio, alley access, off-street parking. Detached Garage: 24' x 24' garage/shop, double overhead doors, slate roof, concrete floor, electric service. Rare beautiful property on a .32 acre lot. Great part of town, borders the new bike rail/trail extension in the back of the property. A true investment property, live in one house and rent the other.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights brick fireplace, vinyl privacy fence, and rec room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,769/month
Principal & Interest$2,169
Property Tax$450
Insurance$150
Down payment20% ($90,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $360,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingRadiator, Oil
CoolingDuctless, Electric
ParkingOff Street
Lot0.32 Acres
Days on Zillow1 Day
Price/sqft$214
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Oil
CoolingDuctless, Electric
ConstructionFrame, Brick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot0.32 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood17522
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$4,764
Parcel2600565700000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Heating
Radiator
Oil
Cooling
Ductless
Electric
Laundry
Laundry Room
Fireplace
Brick
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Frame
Brick
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
14 rooms detailed
Primary Bedroom
Upper14×12 ft168 sqft
Bedroom2
Upper12×11 ft132 sqft
Bedroom3
Upper12×11 ft132 sqft
Bedroom4
Upper12×10 ft120 sqft
Bedroom5
Upper10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom6
Upper12×10 ft120 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market1
Est. value$427,500
Est. rent$1,501/mo
Tax rate1.24%
Price/sqft$214
On marketApr 13, 2026
PostedApr 13, 2026
Last sold$172,500
MLS updatedApr 13, 2026
Tour days6
Views267
Favorites7
How are the schools in Ephrata?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Ephrata, PA, 17522
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Mar 6, 2018Listing Removed$286,000$136Owner
Jan 23, 2018Price Change$286,000$136Owner
Dec 22, 2017Listed For Sale$288,000$137Owner
May 4, 2015Sold$172,500$82Public Record
Jul 3, 2014Listing Removed$825—Wolf & Kline Property Management
Jun 24, 2014Listed For Rent$825—Wolf & Kline Property Management
Dec 20, 2011Sold$135,000$64Public Record
Dec 14, 2011Listing Removed$795—Wolf & Kline Property Management
Dec 13, 2011Listed For Rent$795—Wolf & Kline Property Management
Sep 15, 2011Listing Removed$210,000$100RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Sep 3, 2011Price Change$210,000$100RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Jul 29, 2011Price Change$225,000$107RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Jun 11, 2011Listed For Sale$245,000$117RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$286,000
Mar 6, 2018•$136/sqft•Owner
Price Change$286,000
Jan 23, 2018•$136/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$288,000
Dec 22, 2017•$137/sqft•Owner
Sold$172,500
May 4, 2015•$82/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$825
Jul 3, 20140•Wolf & Kline Property Management
Listed For Rent$825
Jun 24, 20140•Wolf & Kline Property Management
Sold$135,000
Dec 20, 2011•$64/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$795
Dec 14, 20110•Wolf & Kline Property Management
Listed For Rent$795
Dec 13, 20110•Wolf & Kline Property Management
Listing Removed$210,000
Sep 15, 2011•$100/sqft•RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Price Change$210,000
Sep 3, 2011•$100/sqft•RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Price Change$225,000
Jul 29, 2011•$107/sqft•RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Listed For Sale$245,000
Jun 11, 2011•$117/sqft•RE/MAX Associates of Lancaster
Tax history
22 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$4,538$185,000
Apr 15, 2024$4,436$185,000
Apr 15, 2023$4,327$185,000
Apr 15, 2022$4,143$185,000
Apr 15, 2021$4,143$185,000
Apr 15, 2020$865$185,000
Apr 15, 2019$4,000$185,000
Apr 15, 2018$1,099$235,200
Apr 15, 2017$3,978$150,300
Apr 15, 2016$3,946$150,300
Apr 15, 2015$3,910$199,500
Apr 15, 2014$3,910$199,500
Apr 15, 2013—$199,500
Apr 15, 2012—$199,500
Apr 15, 2011—$199,500
Apr 15, 2010—$199,500
Apr 15, 2009—$199,500
Apr 15, 2006—$199,500
Apr 15, 2005—$199,500
Apr 15, 2004—$179,400
Apr 15, 2002—$179,400
Apr 15, 2000—$179,400
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Local context around this listing
Ephrata, PA • Lancaster County
Nearby neighborhoods
Hinkletown
Nearby cities
ColumbiaDenverElizabethtownEphrataLancasterLititzManheimMount Joy
Nearby zip codes
1752217549
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