$279,900

148 S Academy Dr Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated payment $1,890/month

Total Views 1,663
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,673 Sq Ft
$167 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

Welcome to 148 S Academy Drive – a charming white Cape Cod tucked in a convenient Ephrata location! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a spacious .75 acre lot and has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for nearly 50 years. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors under the carpet, replacement windows, and a classic layout with plenty of potential. Just a bit of TLC will bring this solid home back to life. There is plenty of off-street parking and a garage for your vehicle or work shop. Enjoy being moments from the Ephrata Rec Center, elementary and middle schools, and a local favorite — Dairy Queen! A rare opportunity to restore and personalize a well-loved home in a fantastic neighborhood.

Listing Agent

Leanne Skoloda

Hostetter Realty LLC Listed on: 08/06/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,287

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.76 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 5 Driveway Spaces
  • Basement Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,673 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-78781-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,287

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, fridge, window units, microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 8/6/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 148 S Academy Drive – a charming white Cape Cod tucked in a convenient Ephrata location! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a spacious .75 acre lot and has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for nearly 50 years. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors under the carpet, replacement windows, and a classic layout with plenty of potential. Just a bit of TLC will bring this solid home back to life. There is plenty of off-street parking and a garage for your vehicle or work shop. Enjoy being moments from the Ephrata Rec Center, elementary and middle schools, and a local favorite — Dairy Queen! A rare opportunity to restore and personalize a well-loved home in a fantastic neighborhood.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Garage Access
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1673
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1673
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 167.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1673
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 148

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • 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: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Composite
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: EPHRATA AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397381
  • School District Source: 3rd Party

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.76
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 33106.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3365.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4287.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-78781-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1673
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

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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 $4,288 $178,800 $77,600 $101,200
2023 $4,182 $178,800 $77,600 $101,200
2022 $4,004 $178,800 $77,600 $101,200
2021 $3,920 $178,800 $77,600 $101,200
2020 $3,920 $178,800 $77,600 $101,200
2019 $3,866 $178,800 $77,600 $101,200
2018 $2,903 $178,800 $77,600 $101,200
2017 $3,200 $120,900 $50,000 $70,900
2016 $3,174 $120,900 $50,000 $70,900
2015 $702 $120,900 $50,000 $70,900
2014 $2,242 $120,900 $50,000 $70,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $279,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2073548

Bright MLS

APN: 260-78781-0-0000