NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Spring Garden St Ephrata, PA 17522

Ephrata Area

Estimated Value: $465,000 - $538,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,492 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 27, 2018

Last sale price $290,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,167 / mo

101 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of December 2018

Pride of ownership abound in this well maintained and updated stone Cape Cod. This home features a custom kitchen with quartz counter tops and Duraceramic floors, an open floor plan with a large master suite with built in cabinets and a walk in closet. Master bath includes a 8x4ft cave shower with two shower heads, double vanity, and washer dryer hook up. Home also features two propane fireplaces, replacement windows throughout, two laundry rooms, heated rain gutters, 2 year old propane furnace, and a large lower level family room with a wet bar and JenAir stovetop and grill. All of this and more in a much sought after location, on a private half acre lot with a great view of the surrounding area!--

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Zimmerman

(717) 740-2221 contracts@ironvalleyrealestateoflancaster.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster Listed on: 08/07/2018

Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

Last Buyer's Agent

The Marian Rutt Team

(717) 509-2880 info@rmevolved.com RE/MAX Evolved

RE/MAX Evolved

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 23,522 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Highland Elementary School
  • Ephrata Middle School
  • Ephrata High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Turn Out Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-34430-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,937

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0.54 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Laundry Chute, Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Poured Concrete, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3492
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3492
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 111.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2692
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Turn Out Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • 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: Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Propane, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HIGHLAND
  • High School: EPHRATA
  • Middle Or Junior School: EPHRATA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23522.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3870.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4937.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-34430-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2018
Closed on
Dec 26, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
James Zimmerman
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Buyer's Agent
The Marian Rutt Team
RE/MAX Evolved
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-12.09%
Current Estimated Value
$499,934

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$209,934
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.49%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.049%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.0662%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$290,000 Regal Abstract Lp
$250,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $171,500
Closed $200,000
Previous Owner $198,000
Previous Owner $17,928
Previous Owner $18,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/27/2018 12/27/18 Sold $290,000 -3.3% $83 / Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2018 10/08/18 Price Changed $299,900 -3.5% $86 / Sq Ft
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Price Changed $310,900 -4.3% $89 / Sq Ft
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Price Changed $324,900 -1.5% $93 / Sq Ft
08/07/2018 08/07/18 For Sale $329,900 -- $94 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $5,600 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2025 $5,475 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2024 $5,475 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2023 $5,340 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2022 $5,112 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2021 $5,005 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2020 $5,005 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2019 $4,937 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2018 $5,852 $228,300 $55,300 $173,000
2017 $5,317 $200,900 $40,200 $160,700
2016 $5,275 $200,900 $40,200 $160,700
2015 $1,166 $200,900 $40,200 $160,700
2014 $3,810 $200,900 $40,200 $160,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Zimmerman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    James Zimmerman

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

    (717) 327-0272

    54 Total Sales

    James Zimmerman
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  • The Marian Rutt Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    The Marian Rutt Team

    RE/MAX

    (717) 340-7888

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    The Marian Rutt Team
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002172630

Bright MLS

APN: 260-34430-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ephrata 17522

242 Spring Garden St, Ephrata, PA

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