$225,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

248 S State St Ephrata, PA 17522

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$174 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Ephrata Linear Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to 248 S. State Street located within walking distance of the Ephrata/Warwick Rail Trail, Fulton Elementary School, and everything that downtown Ephrata has to offer! This solid brick 2.5 story home has been tastefully updated and features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 1,296 square feet, and a full basement for storage! As you approach the home you are greeted with trendy black windows, and a front porch which is perfect for sipping your morning coffee! The first floor features laminate flooring, an oversized dining area, and an updated kitchen with butcher block countertops. The second floor is home to 2 bedrooms (one is a privacy violation), a full bathroom, walk in closet, and hardwood flooring. The 3rd floor offers an additional bedroom and attic storage space. Recent updates include new windows, new HVAC including central A/C and a heat pump, and a remodeled kitchen! The backyard is fully fenced in for your convenience, and also features a 1 car garage and off street parking! Start the new year off in a new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Will

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty Listed on: 01/02/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Co-Listed By

Austin Will

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS333657

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Koch

Keller Williams Elite License #RS339842

Keller Williams Elite

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-68631-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,997

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-01-02
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 248 S. State Street located within walking distance of the Ephrata/Warwick Rail Trail, Fulton Elementary School, and everything that downtown Ephrata has to offer! This solid brick 2.5 story home has been tastefully updated and features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, 1,296 square feet, and a full basement for storage! As you approach the home you are greeted with trendy black windows, and a front porch which is perfect for sipping your morning coffee! The first floor features laminate flooring, an oversized dining area, and an updated kitchen with butcher block countertops. The second floor is home to 2 bedrooms (one is a privacy violation), a full bathroom, walk in closet, and hardwood flooring. The 3rd floor offers an additional bedroom and attic storage space. Recent updates include new windows, new HVAC including central A/C and a heat pump, and a remodeled kitchen! The backyard is fully fenced in for your convenience, and also features a 1 car garage and off street parking! Start the new year off in a new home!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1296
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1296
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 161.96
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 248

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
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • 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: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Roof
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2367.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2997.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-68631-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/28/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2025
Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Luongo Brooke S
Bought by
Wandell Bryce M and Wandell Anna H
Seller's Agent
Mark Will
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Koch
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
7.19%
Views
160
Current Estimated Value
$219,986

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,014
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.50%
Original Mortgage
$218,250
Outstanding Balance
$217,352
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,634

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2020
Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Treadway Edward B and Newswanger Courtney L
Bought by
Luongo Brooke S
Seller's Agent
Nancy Werner
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Sweigert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$146,000
Sold Price
$146,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.84%
Original Mortgage
$147,474
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2010
Sold by
Sunrise Real Estate Solutions Ltd
Bought by
Treadway Edward B and Newswanger Courtney L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2006
Sold by
Williams John M
Bought by
Williams Mark E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Williams Paul E and Williams Phyllis B
Bought by
Williams John M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,000
Interest Rate
7.21%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $225,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $146,000 None Available
Deed $110,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $95,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $218,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,474 New Conventional
Previous Owner $5,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $108,007 FHA
Previous Owner $65,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $61,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $48,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $225,000 +7.2% $174 / Sq Ft
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 For Sale $209,900 +43.8% $162 / Sq Ft
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Sold $146,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 For Sale $146,000 -- $114 / 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
2025 $2,930 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2024 $2,930 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2023 $2,858 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2022 $2,736 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2021 $2,679 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2020 $2,679 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2019 $2,642 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2018 $1,944 $122,200 $43,800 $78,400
2017 $2,416 $91,300 $37,500 $53,800
2016 $2,397 $91,300 $37,500 $53,800
2015 $530 $91,300 $37,500 $53,800
2014 $1,662 $91,300 $37,500 $53,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2061296

Bright MLS

APN: 260-68631-0-0000