234 Church Ave Ephrata, PA 17522
Estimated payment $1,641/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
About This Home
Excellent start to your real estate portfolio in the heart of Ephrata! This income-producing duplex features two well-maintained 1-bedroom units with separate heat and electric—offering flexibility for both short- and long-term rental strategies. The first-floor unit is heated with baseboard heat, while the second-floor unit offers electric heating. Tenants cover their own utilities, and both units are currently occupied, providing immediate cash flow. The property sits on a manageable 0.06-acre lot and includes off-street parking for two vehicles. With public water and sewer, low taxes, and a convenient location near local amenities, this is a smart addition to any investor’s portfolio.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,150
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
Home Design
- Duplex
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,488 Sq Ft Home
- Partial Basement
Parking
- Gravel Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- 2 Units
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 260-75290-0-0000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,002 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2024 | $3,002 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2023 | $2,804 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2022 | $2,804 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2021 | $2,745 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2020 | $2,745 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2019 | $2,707 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2018 | $2,122 | $125,200 | $35,600 | $89,600 |
| 2017 | $2,684 | $101,400 | $26,900 | $74,500 |
| 2016 | $2,662 | $101,400 | $26,900 | $74,500 |
| 2015 | $589 | $101,400 | $26,900 | $74,500 |
| 2014 | $1,987 | $101,400 | $26,900 | $74,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2025 09/05/25 | For Sale | $255,000 | +37.8% | $171 / Sq Ft |
| 08/04/2021 08/04/21 | Sold | $185,000 | +2.8% | $124 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2021 06/26/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2021 06/21/21 | For Sale | $180,000 | +69.8% | $121 / Sq Ft |
| 01/10/2014 01/10/14 | Sold | $106,000 | -7.7% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 01/04/2014 01/04/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/28/2013 05/28/13 | For Sale | $114,900 | +83.8% | $77 / Sq Ft |
| 01/03/2013 01/03/13 | Sold | $62,500 | -16.6% | $42 / Sq Ft |
| 12/03/2012 12/03/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/04/2012 09/04/12 | For Sale | $74,900 | -- | $50 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $185,000 | Regal Abstract Lancaster | |
| Deed | $106,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $125,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $220,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $127,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $79,500 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Unknown |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PALA2075736
APN: 260-75290-0-0000
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