$285,000
SOLD JAN 9, 2025

145 E Chestnut St Ephrata, PA 17522

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,460 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$195 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of January 2025

Charming Home in Ephrata Borough. Many updates including oak kitchen w/island, walk-in pantry, and radiant heat in the floor. Spacious entry w/open staircase, updated flooring in LR, built-in computer desk area, full bath on 1st floor, laundry room w/built-in cabinets, gracious front porch, rear deck, and patio area for outdoor entertaining. 2nd floor offers 2 bdrms, 2nd floor bath, updated vinyl plank flooring & paint. 1-car garage w/2nd floor loft/workshop. House offers oil hot water & central air. So many features for an economical price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelby Hollinger

Kingsway Realty - Ephrata

Co-Listed By

Randal Kline

Kingsway Realty - Ephrata License #RM041524B

Last Buyer's Agent

John Stauffer

RE/MAX Evolved License #RS349491

RE/MAX Evolved

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,571

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,460 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Awning
  • Replacement Windows
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Ephrata Middle School
  • Ephrata High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-89679-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,571

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming Home in Ephrata Borough. Many updates including oak kitchen w/island, walk-in pantry, and radiant heat in the floor. Spacious entry w/open staircase, updated flooring in LR, built-in computer desk area, full bath on 1st floor, laundry room w/built-in cabinets, gracious front porch, rear deck, and patio area for outdoor entertaining. 2nd floor offers 2 bdrms, 2nd floor bath, updated vinyl plank flooring & paint. 1-car garage w/2nd floor loft/workshop. House offers oil hot water & central air. So many features for an economical price!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Six Panel
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1460
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1460
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 205.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1460
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 145

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: EPHRATA AREA
  • Middle School: EPHRATA
  • High School: EPHRATA
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397381
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: EPHRATA
  • Middle Or Junior School: EPHRATA

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2820.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3571.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-89679-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1460
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 01/09/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2017
Closed on
Jul 5, 2017
Sold by
Shober Michael L and Shober Mark A
Bought by
Martin Lydell S
Seller's Agent
Bev Hosler
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Buyer's Agent
Shelby Hollinger
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
List Price
$157,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.33%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$288,052

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$128,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2006
Sold by
Shober Gloria A and Shober Mark A
Bought by
Shober Mark A and Shober Michael L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2005
Sold by
Shober Gloria A
Bought by
Shober Gloria A and Shober Mark A

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $160,000 Regal Abstract Lancaster
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $69,064 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $120,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $195 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $299,900 +87.4% $205 / Sq Ft
07/21/2017 07/21/17 Sold $160,000 +1.3% $109 / Sq Ft
06/05/2017 06/05/17 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2017 05/31/17 For Sale $157,900 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,492 $145,600 $38,100 $107,500
2023 $3,406 $145,600 $38,100 $107,500
2022 $3,260 $145,600 $38,100 $107,500
2021 $3,192 $145,600 $38,100 $107,500
2020 $3,192 $145,600 $38,100 $107,500
2019 $3,148 $145,600 $38,100 $107,500
2018 $680 $145,600 $38,100 $107,500
2016 $2,849 $108,500 $30,500 $78,000
2015 $630 $108,500 $30,500 $78,000
2014 $1,999 $108,500 $30,500 $78,000
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2061088

Bright MLS

APN: 260-89679-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ephrata 17522

145 E Chestnut St, Ephrata, PA

Homes for Sale in Ephrata, PA

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