NOT LISTED FOR SALE

148 W Sunset Ave Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated Value: $240,000 - $261,091

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,428 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2023

Last sale price $238,000 $167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,588/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2023

Charming brick semi in Ephrata SD. This home features much of the original character with built-ins, wooden staircase and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. The main level features an updated kitchen with SS appliances, large living & dining rooms and access to the rear covered porch & backyard. The 2nd floor features 3 Bedrooms, one with access to the covered balcony, and a recently updated full bath. Enjoy the outdoors on one of multiple porches, balconies & concrete patio. This home is available for immediate move in, schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Stauffer

(717) 587-7006 wendy@kingswayrealty.com Kingsway Realty - Ephrata License #RS203936L Listed on: 05/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Kris Lundquist

(717) 413-9252 klundquist@homesale.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS228189L

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,092

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Board Fence

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,428 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Ephrata High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-96485-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,092

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1428
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1428
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 160.99
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1428
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric, 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 Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: EPHRATA

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Board
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 96200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4027451
  • School Tax: 2410.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3092.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-96485-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2023
Closed on
May 23, 2023
Sold by
Chesson Charles V
Bought by
Bohlen Matthew D and Bohlen Arianna
Seller's Agent
Wendy Stauffer
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
Buyer's Agent
Kris Lundquist
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,100
3.52%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$251,773

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,773
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.40%
Original Mortgage
$212,400
Outstanding Balance
$206,494
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,279

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2014
Closed on
Feb 16, 2016
Sold by
Menges Craig W and Menges Amy L
Bought by
Chesson Charles V and Bair Elijah Jack
Seller's Agent
Brian Weiland
RE/MAX Pinnacle
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Forry
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
List Price
$135,752
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,752
-22.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.81%
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2007
Sold by
Wenger Darren W
Bought by
Menges Craig W and Menges Amy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,733
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2006
Sold by
Wenger Darren W and Wenger Joy L
Bought by
Wenger Darren W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2001
Sold by
Fox Marlin H
Bought by
Wenger Darren W and Frey Joy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,155
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2001
Sold by
Keller Louella and Gravenor Paul L
Bought by
Fox Marlin H
Source: Public Records

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bohlen Matthew D $238,000 None Listed On Document
Chesson Charles V $105,000 None Available
Menges Craig W $138,900 None Available
Wenger Darren W -- None Available
Wenger Darren W $94,900 --
Fox Marlin H $58,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bohlen Matthew D $212,400
Previous Owner Chesson Charles V $84,000
Previous Owner Menges Craig W $141,733
Previous Owner Wenger Darren W $90,155
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Sold $238,000 +3.5% $167 / Sq Ft
05/12/2023 05/12/23 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 For Sale $229,900 +119.0% $161 / Sq Ft
02/16/2016 02/16/16 Sold $105,000 -22.7% $74 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/04/2015 11/04/15 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2014 12/08/14 For Sale $135,752 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $3,170 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2024 $3,170 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2023 $2,960 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2022 $2,960 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2021 $2,898 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2020 $2,898 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2019 $2,859 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2018 $2,241 $132,200 $36,000 $96,200
2017 $2,429 $91,800 $30,100 $61,700
2016 $2,410 $91,800 $30,100 $61,700
2015 $533 $91,800 $30,100 $61,700
2014 $1,799 $91,800 $30,100 $61,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wendy Stauffer

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Wendy Stauffer

    Kingsway Realty - Ephrata

    (717) 587-7006

    98 in this area

    515 Total Sales

    Wendy Stauffer
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  • Kris Lundquist

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kris Lundquist

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (717) 413-9252

    2 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Kris Lundquist
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  • Brian Weiland

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brian Weiland

    RE/MAX

    (717) 682-5699

    12 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Brian Weiland
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Sherri Forry

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2034778

Bright MLS

APN: 260-96485-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ephrata 17522

148 W Sunset Ave, Ephrata, PA

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