$475,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

163 Buchanan Dr Ephrata, PA 17522

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,447 Sq Ft
14,810 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$194 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Upgraded Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming Lincoln Gardens Cape- Welcome to this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3-bath Cape-style home located on a quiet, sidewalk-lined, and street-lit street—perfect for peaceful evening strolls. The first floor offers an abundance of living space, beginning with a formal living room featuring brand-new carpeting. The spacious, updated kitchen boasts bamboo flooring, granite countertops, stylish cabinetry that blends form and function, a breakfast bar and sleek Bosch stainless steel appliances. The kitchen is open to the breakfast area that then opens to the formal dining area, brightened by natural light streaming through a skylight. A highlight of the home is the inviting family room with soaring cathedral ceilings—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Also on the main level are three bedrooms, including a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet and a large en-suite bath featuring a stall shower and a sunken soaking tub. A second full bathroom completes the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional well-sized bedrooms and a third full bath—perfect for guests, home offices, or a growing family. The unfinished lower level offers excellent potential for future expansion and features a brick flue ready for a cozy wood-burning stove. Step outside to a spacious deck overlooking a large, sun-filled backyard with unimpeded southern views—ideal for play, gardening, or simply soaking in the sun. Additional highlights include: 3-zoned heating, Two hot water heaters, Owned solar panels for energy efficiency. This home has been lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained by its long-time owners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Thudium

(717) 560-9100 emily@marksteam.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #AB051040L Listed on: 04/10/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Sollenberger

(717) 733-4777 lynn@kingswayrealty.com Kingsway Realty - Ephrata License #RS313192

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,213

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,447 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lincoln Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 270-28766-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,213

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Solar Panels (owned)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-04-10
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2447
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2447
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 194.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2447
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14810.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4247.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5213.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 270-28766-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Hummer Larry and Hummer Alice K
Bought by
Seidel Michael and Seidel Lindsay Louise
Seller's Agent
Mark Thudium
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andy Sollenberger
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
7.98%
Views
108
Current Estimated Value
$477,197

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,197
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.55%
Original Mortgage
$415,625
Outstanding Balance
$400,876
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,321
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $475,000 Regal Abstract Lp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $415,625 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $475,000 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $475,000 +8.0% $194 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $439,900 -- $180 / 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
2025 $5,191 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2024 $5,191 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2023 $5,058 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2022 $4,943 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2021 $4,814 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2020 $4,814 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2019 $4,747 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2018 $3,698 $225,700 $53,000 $172,700
2017 $4,780 $186,300 $43,000 $143,300
2016 $4,761 $186,300 $43,000 $143,300
2015 $951 $186,300 $43,000 $143,300
2014 $3,524 $186,300 $43,000 $143,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2066916

Bright MLS

APN: 270-28766-0-0000

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