NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38 Martin Ave Ephrata, PA 17522

Estimated Value: $306,000 - $369,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2019

Last sale price $154,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,161/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of November 2019

This property is going to auction Saturday, 10/05/19 at 12:00 noon. Listed price is an opening bid only, and is not indicative of final sales price. Terms: down payment of $15,000.00 required day of auction. Settlement on or before November 19, 2019. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes: $4,106.00 +/-. Brick 2.5 story house with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 1st floor has a kitchen and 13' x 15' dining room with built-in corner cabinet. Large family/living room with original solid wood sliding pocket doors. Also, full bath. 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Storage room and a 6' x 15' covered balcony. Attic storage. House has many charming original features such as 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, solid wood doors with stained glass transoms, and deep windowsills with wide trim. Wrap-around covered front porch. Partial 2-story, 22' x 30' garage/barn. Fenced garden area and brick fire pit. Public water and sewer. Full basement with concrete floor. Oil furnace with (2) 275-gallon tanks. Electric water heater new in 2016. An excellent opportunity to purchase a property in a quiet residential area close to Routes 322 and 272. Property borders public alley for easy access. Owner is relocating and serious to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Taylor

(717) 371-1915 ctaylorfarms@msn.com Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville Listed on: 08/21/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Taylor

(717) 371-1915 ctaylorfarms@msn.com Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville Listed on: 08/21/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,720 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Utility Building
  • Outbuilding
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ephrata Borough Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 260-10270-0-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: This property is going to auction Saturday, 10/05/19 at 12:00 noon. Listed price is an opening bid only, and is not indicative of final sales price. Terms: down payment of $15,000.00 required day of auction. Settlement on or before November 19, 2019. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real estate taxes shall be prorated. Annual taxes: $4,106.00 +/-. Brick 2.5 story house with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 1st floor has a kitchen and 13' x 15' dining room with built-in corner cabinet. Large family/living room with original solid wood sliding pocket doors. Also, full bath. 2nd floor with 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Storage room and a 6' x 15' covered balcony. Attic storage. House has many charming original features such as 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, solid wood doors with stained glass transoms, and deep windowsills with wide trim. Wrap-around covered front porch. Partial 2-story, 22' x 30' garage/barn. Fenced garden area and brick fire pit. Public water and sewer. Full basement with concrete floor. Oil furnace with (2) 275-gallon tanks. Electric water heater new in 2016. An excellent opportunity to purchase a property in a quiet residential area close to Routes 322 and 272. Property borders public alley for easy access. Owner is relocating and serious to sell.
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1720
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1720
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 72.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1720
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 38

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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: Utility Building
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • 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: Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: Fuses
  • 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: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 122300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 67600.00
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13504.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4023171
  • School Tax: 3276.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4163.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 260-10270-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1720
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/19/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: EPHRATA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2023
Sold by
Wenger Clyde H
Bought by
Cheerful Retreats Llc
Current Estimated Value
$337,166

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2019
Closed on
Nov 19, 2019
Sold by
Hoover Ada N
Bought by
Wenger Clyde H and Wenger Grance I
Seller's Agent
Chris Taylor
Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville
Buyer's Agent
Chris Taylor
Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$154,000
Premium/Discount to List
$29,000
23.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.18%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cheerful Retreats Llc $255,000 --
Wenger Clyde H $154,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2019 11/19/19 Sold $154,000 +23.2% $90 / Sq Ft
10/05/2019 10/05/19 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2019 08/21/19 For Sale $125,000 -- $73 / 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 $4,554 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2024 $4,554 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2023 $4,442 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2022 $4,253 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2021 $4,163 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2020 $4,163 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2019 $4,106 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2018 $3,091 $189,900 $67,600 $122,300
2017 $3,562 $134,600 $44,900 $89,700
2016 $3,534 $134,600 $44,900 $89,700
2015 $781 $134,600 $44,900 $89,700
2014 $2,511 $134,600 $44,900 $89,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chris Taylor

    Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville

    (717) 371-1915

    130 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA138762

Bright MLS

APN: 260-10270-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ephrata 17522

38 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA

This home is located at 38 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522 since 21 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $337,166, approximately $196 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 38 Martin Ave is a home located in Lancaster County with nearby schools including Highland Elementary School, Ephrata Intermediate School, and Ephrata Senior High School.

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