NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 E Franklin St Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated Value: $180,000 - $224,508

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,026 Sq Ft
$191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2019

Last sale price $130,000 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,216/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Bonus Room
  • Living Room
  • Transitional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

About This Home

As of March 2019

home totally remodeled/new paint/ new flooring/kitchen/replacement windows/new storm and screen doors/new front porch/front wall repointed/basement dry-locked

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Wenrich

(717) 738-9986 swenrich@ptd.net Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster Listed on: 01/07/2019

Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

Last Buyer's Agent

Cory Showalter

(717) 587-2368 cshowalter@homesale.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS322153

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,087

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,026 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Side Basement Entry
  • Water Proofing System
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Schools

  • Fulton Elementary School
  • Ephrata Middle School
  • Ephrata High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-50195-0-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ephrata Borough Subdivision

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,087

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Transitional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: refrigerator/electric stove/dishwasher/microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminated, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level, Water Proofing System, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1026
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1026
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 132.07
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1026
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
  • Roof: Rubber, Slate
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: FULTON
  • High School: EPHRATA
  • Middle Or Junior School: EPHRATA

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 66400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4025127
  • School Tax: 1642.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2087.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-50195-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2019
Closed on
Mar 15, 2019
Sold by
Franklin Michael K and Franklin Tammy L
Bought by
Buffenmyer Jade N
Seller's Agent
Sandy Wenrich
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Buyer's Agent
Cory Showalter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$135,500
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-4.06%
Current Estimated Value
$195,627

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,627
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Outstanding Balance
$114,292
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$81,335

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2018
Closed on
Jul 17, 2018
Sold by
Bernhard Casey R and Bernhard Donna
Bought by
Franklin Michael K and Franklin Tammy L
Seller's Agent
Jennifer King
RE/MAX Evolved
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Wenrich
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
List Price
$78,900
Sold Price
$80,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,600
2.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
102.35%
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
Buffenmyer Jade N $130,000 None Available
Franklin Michael K $80,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buffenmyer Jade N $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Sold $130,000 -4.1% $127 / Sq Ft
01/24/2019 01/24/19 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2019 01/07/19 For Sale $135,500 +68.3% $132 / Sq Ft
07/17/2018 07/17/18 Sold $80,500 +2.0% $78 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2018 06/26/18 For Sale $78,900 -- $77 / 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 $2,283 $95,200 $28,800 $66,400
2024 $2,283 $95,200 $28,800 $66,400
2023 $2,227 $95,200 $28,800 $66,400
2022 $2,132 $95,200 $28,800 $66,400
2021 $2,087 $95,200 $28,800 $66,400
2020 $2,087 $95,200 $28,800 $66,400
2019 $2,028 $93,800 $28,800 $65,000
2018 $2,404 $93,800 $28,800 $65,000
2017 $2,244 $84,800 $26,800 $58,000
2016 $2,226 $84,800 $26,800 $58,000
2015 $492 $84,800 $26,800 $58,000
2014 $1,662 $84,800 $26,800 $58,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandy Wenrich

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sandy Wenrich

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

    (717) 738-9986

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Sandy Wenrich
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Cory Showalter

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (717) 587-2368

    7 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Cory Showalter
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  • Jennifer King

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jennifer King

    RE/MAX

    (717) 723-9080

    37 in this area

    394 Total Sales

    Jennifer King
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA114750

Bright MLS

APN: 260-50195-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ephrata 17522

156 E Franklin St, Ephrata, PA

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