$255,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2025

231 E Walnut St Ephrata, PA 17522

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$253 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to this charming 2-story brick end-unit townhome located in Ephrata Borough. As you step inside, you will be greeted by beautiful hardwood floors in the living room and a modern updated kitchen. Upstairs offers a full bathroom plus 3 bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring. A standout feature of this home is the oversized side yard, note this property offers two separate parcels - great for outdoor entertaining. Alley access in the rear of the home provides off-street parking. Convenient location with easy access to shopping, dining, and major routes. Don' miss this opportunity to make this home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Lehman

Hostetter Realty LLC Listed on: 04/02/2025

Co-Listed By

Greg Hostetter

Hostetter Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Wills

Keller Williams Elite License #AB066874

Keller Williams Elite

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ephrata Borough Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-66409-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,482

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this charming 2-story brick end-unit townhome located in Ephrata Borough. As you step inside, you will be greeted by beautiful hardwood floors in the living room and a modern updated kitchen. Upstairs offers a full bathroom plus 3 bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring. A standout feature of this home is the oversized side yard, note this property offers two separate parcels - great for outdoor entertaining. Alley access in the rear of the home provides off-street parking. Convenient location with easy access to shopping, dining, and major routes. Don' miss this opportunity to make this home yours!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1008
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1008
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 252.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 231

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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: EPHRATA AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397381
  • School District Source: 3rd Party

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 190
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6969.60
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1961.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2482.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-66409-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/08/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Stoltzfus Kelsey Lynn and Hess Kelsey Lynn
Bought by
Millard Miranda and Crane Liam
Seller's Agent
Carol Lehman
Hostetter Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Wills
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.04%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-40.36%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Outstanding Balance
$241,823
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$15,405

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2022
Sold by
Ziemer Grace I
Bought by
Hess Kelsey Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,200
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Special Warranty Deed $255,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $160,000 Homesale Settlement Services L
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $242,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Sold $255,000 0.0% $253 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Price Changed $255,000 +2.0% $253 / Sq Ft
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $249,900 -- $248 / 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 $94 $3,900 $3,600 $300
2023 $91 $3,900 $3,600 $300
2022 $87 $3,900 $3,600 $300
2021 $86 $3,900 $3,600 $300
2020 $86 $3,900 $3,600 $300
2019 $84 $3,900 $3,600 $300
2018 $66 $3,900 $3,600 $300
2017 $32 $1,200 $900 $300
2016 $32 $1,200 $900 $300
2015 $7 $1,200 $900 $300
2014 $24 $1,200 $900 $300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2066620

Bright MLS

APN: 260-66409-0-0000