NOT LISTED FOR SALE

191 Ridge Ave Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated Value: $323,000 - $397,354

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,765 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2021

Last sale price $300,000 $170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,345/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2021

Very nice 4 bedroom 2 bath Cape Cod. $70,000 in recent upgrades have been done. 2 car attached garage plus a third garage at the basement level. Hardwood flooring is under the new carpets. Rear 10x22 wooden deck with decorative metal spindles and retractable awning looks out over the woodland, expansive firepit area and the large shed/playhouse. Items included in the sale are 2 window ac units for the 2nd floor, wood burning stove in the LL workshop and a dehumidifier. In addition to public water, there is also well water for vehicle washing. There will be a recorded 20 foot easement along the south edge of this property for access to a 2 acre tract at the rear.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wayne Eichfeld

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #AB050017L Listed on: 03/02/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Co-Listed By

Susan Shirk

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS276502

Last Buyer's Agent

Taj Simmons

EXP Realty, LLC License #RS315174

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,517

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Wood Fence
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Stone Driveway
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Flue
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Views of Woods
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 270-73262-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,517

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Very nice 4 bedroom 2 bath Cape Cod. $70,000 in recent upgrades have been done. 2 car attached garage plus a third garage at the basement level. Hardwood flooring is under the new carpets. Rear 10x22 wooden deck with decorative metal spindles and retractable awning looks out over the woodland, expansive firepit area and the large shed/playhouse. Items included in the sale are 2 window ac units for the 2nd floor, wood burning stove in the LL workshop and a dehumidifier. In addition to public water, there is also well water for vehicle washing. There will be a recorded 20 foot easement along the south edge of this property for access to a 2 acre tract at the rear.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Stall Shower, Wood Floors, Stove - Wood
  • Window Features: Replacement, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Flue For Stove, Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Office, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Garage Access, Heated, Partially Finished, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1765
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1765
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 218.18
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1375
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 390
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 390
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 191

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level 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
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway, Stone Driveway
  • Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • 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: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 24829.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2831.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3517.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 270-73262-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1375
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 04/23/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2021
Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Toms Bryan A and Toms Sandra K
Bought by
Alenovitz Kelton and Smith Destiny
Seller's Agent
Wayne Eichfeld
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Taj Simmons
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.69%
Current Estimated Value
$370,668

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Outstanding Balance
$245,207
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,632

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2019
Sold by
Mertz Mark H and Mertz Karen K
Bought by
Toms Bryan A and Toms Sandra K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2000
Sold by
Guerra James F and Guerra Kathleen M
Bought by
Mertz Mark H and Mertz Karen K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,300
Interest Rate
8.21%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alenovitz Kelton $300,000 Edge Abstract
Toms Bryan A $200,000 None Available
Mertz Mark H $123,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alenovitz Kelton $270,000
Previous Owner Mertz Mark H $118,000
Previous Owner Mertz Mark H $50,000
Previous Owner Mertz Mark H $100,000
Previous Owner Mertz Mark H $115,500
Previous Owner Mertz Mark H $117,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Sold $300,000 +1.7% $170 / Sq Ft
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2021 03/02/21 For Sale $295,000 -- $167 / 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
2024 $3,774 $164,100 $59,400 $104,700
2023 $3,678 $164,100 $59,400 $104,700
2022 $3,594 $164,100 $59,400 $104,700
2021 $3,500 $164,100 $59,400 $104,700
2020 $3,500 $164,100 $59,400 $104,700
2019 $3,451 $164,100 $59,400 $104,700
2018 $2,654 $164,100 $59,400 $104,700
2017 $3,166 $123,400 $48,000 $75,400
2016 $3,153 $123,400 $48,000 $75,400
2015 $630 $123,400 $48,000 $75,400
2014 $2,291 $123,400 $48,000 $75,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA177986

Bright MLS

APN: 270-73262-0-0000